Galleria Borbonica
Galleria Borbonica
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Enchanting scenery that unfolds to the eyes of visitors, a secret place full of history and magic atmosphere.An emotional journey that conducts visitors in the new section of the underground of Naples. It is situated in Vico del Grottone 4, from to 150 mt. to Plebiscito Square. Until a few years ago it wasa veterinary laboratory, now is the entrance of the Bourbon Tunnel. A staircase with 8 ramps, 33 yards deep descending into the belly of Chiaia. The second entry is in Via Domenico Morelli,40, through the crosswalk of “Quick parking”.The Tunnel was built in 1853 by Ferdinand II of Bourbon, who, concerned about the outbreak of rebellion, he asked for an escape from the Royal Palace to the barrack in Via della Pace, now Via Morelli. The work was uncompleted and, during the second World War, was used by residents of the area as a military hospital, later becoming the Hall Judicial Deposit.The war left its mark even in the subsoil. That’s way there are handwrite, folding beds, messages of wish and desolation of those who lived it and still maintains its memory. Along the tunnel thereare also the evidences, 530 meters, where visitors can discover the history of real life. Through the spacious streets, it’s easy reachable the network of tunnels and cisterns of seventeenth-century,large buildings, where worked the "pozzari", the only connoisseur of Naples underground.The show is stunning, but that's not finished. On Via Morelli appear statues dating back to fascist period and many cars and motorcycles, abandoned for years, freed from piles of rubbish, arranged and illuminated ad hoc for the route.Nothing is left to chance, even lighting, perfectly integrated with the path of the visitors.Since today everything is possible to visit. Five years ago the scenery was completely different.Rubbish, degradation, wastes of all kinds covered the reliquaries.
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- KerrylouChertsey, United Kingdom171 contributionsGreat history tour, just needs to slow down a littleWe loved this tour. Firstly, be prepared for a lot of steep steps down to the underground tunnels, but once you are there it's a fascinating journey through time. Our guide clearly had a passion for the history that she was telling us, she was open to questions, and she had a very thorough knowledge of the tunnels. The reason for a 4 rating rather than a 5 is twofold. Firstly, we arrived a little early at the entrance at Via del Grottone for the last tour of the day. The lady on reception was not overly welcoming. I have a heart condition and cannot stand for long. At the entrance, there were two high stools near the reception desk, and several folded plastic chairs at the little room adjacent to that. My husband opened a couple of the chairs so we could sit when we were told rather rudely that those chairs were for staff only and we needed to be outside until the tour started. We didn't see any other members of staff until the tour started so I don't see why there was a problem, and had some staff arrived, we would have vacated. So instead I had to sit on someone's doorstep. Secondly, during the tour, there are spots when you want to take photographs and as we were a large group, this can take a little time. However, as other tours are going on at the same time but travelling in the opposite direction,.we were hurried on a number of times at the places where people wanted to take photos. Guides from the other tours were telling us that we needed to move on and hurry up. This slightly spoilt it for us, and personally I think the tours should be 15 minutes longer to ensure that those who want to take photos have the opportunity to.Visited October 2023Travelled with familyWritten 3 October 2023
- RonSiemens501Fort Lauderdale, Florida48 contributionsBourbon Tunnel tourWonderful and informative tour. I recommend for anyone visiting Naples. The size and magnitude of the excavation needs to be seen in person. The old cars and Vespas left behind are photographical bonus.Visited October 2023Travelled soloWritten 8 October 2023
- Lynn Trepel CaglarIstanbul, Türkiye6 contributionsExceptional tour , not to be missedThis is a must tour for anyone going to Naples ! Our guide David ( Davide) spoke excellent English and opened up our minds to the Naples world of WW2, how people with the worst conditions survived in these tunnels and how their were many dangerous intrigues between royalties and Ferdinand II. I have been to the Pompei tour ( half of the ruins are in the archeology museum) . I found this tour to be better mainly because Davide was an exceptional guide and it was not only a historical tour from 1853 until the 1960’s but also an emotional tour about civilization . I took this tour on Oct 31, 2023.Visited October 2023Travelled with friendsWritten 2 November 2023
- searchin4it139 contributionsFascinating!10am Sunday morning tour with about 18 people. No problem with crowds or noise. Great guide who was very knowledgeable and able to answer all questions. And the place - just fantastic. A must see. Also, for photographers, the tour wasn’t rushed and gave me enough time to take shots of everything.Visited November 2023Travelled soloWritten 6 November 2023
- jtomaszewskiPoznan, Poland2 contributionsGreat for first timers in naplesFrom all the undergrounds in Napoli i chose this one - and i recommend this too. You get to see different eras of the tunnels, and more. We had a small group and Martina was a great guide - we even managed to see some extras (the water room) even though it wasn't in the standard tour. Thanks !Visited January 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 20 January 2024
- Tatiana BSao Paulo, SP9 contributionsMust to go!I highly recommend it! An essential visit for anyone who loves history and is curious to explore Naples more deeply. The team of guides is very friendly, and our guide provided us with incredibly interesting information. Don't miss out on this experience.Visited February 2024Travelled with familyWritten 21 February 2024
- Mee N11 contributionsI heartily urge anybody visiting Naples to take this trip.Our tour guide was very knowledgeable about everything from the aqueduct to World War II. During the entire trip, it truly does feel like you are traveling back in time. As you explore each section, you'll experience emotions as well as amazement.Visited August 2024Travelled with familyWritten 26 August 2024
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Agnieszka Martina
Rome, Italy19 contributions
Feb 2020
At first you go down under the surface with the guide that introduces you to the completely unknown world. The gallery goes back to the 16th century (the Borbon dynasty made it built for defency reasons) and it wasn't used for centuries. It was reopen only in 2005, after 35 years (!) of works to throw away tons of garbage that was inside! Some inhabitants of Naples found a refuge there during the WW2 American bombings and the volunteers reconstructed the way the populations lived there during the war. Very impressing and very interesting! Our guide Stefania is mostly recommended.
Remember to wear comfortable shoes before this visit.
Remember to wear comfortable shoes before this visit.
Written 13 April 2020
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Thank you very much!!!
Written 14 April 2020
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bruesen
Zurich, Switzerland85 contributions
Oct 2020
My wife and I booked the standard tour starting from Vico del Grottone on a Friday and happened to get a private tour as they didn't have any other visitors on the English tour. The guide spoke English very well and shared many interesting and emotional stories about the tunnels. She was also very open to answer any additional questions. The stories included details from the time when it was built, from when it was used to protect people during world war II as well as after the war when it was used by homeless people and as a parking lot. We can highly recommend this tour.
Written 2 October 2020
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Vittoria R
8 contributions
Jan 2024 • Family
As a family we followed the adventure route. Gianluca was a perfect guide: a fast speaker who captures attention, funny when needed, always attentive to the safety of the group. His story reveals a deep love for his city. The Galleria Borbonica and its 4 routes are curated by a cooperative of young people: go there, support this young, well-run and deserving entrepreneurial reality.
Written 7 January 2024
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Alessia D
11 contributions
Nov 2023 • Family
The visit was extraordinary! The tour (adventure route) is extremely interesting, allowing you to explore the underground history of Naples in a compelling way. The guide was extremely knowledgeable and passionate, conveying the history in an engaging way. I highly recommend this experience to anyone who wants to discover a fascinating and little-known side of the city of Naples. Highly recommended!!!
Written 6 November 2023
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Franco P
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Jan 2024 • Family
Experience never tried, I recommend everyone but especially lovers of adventure and exploration to visit this place. The guide Gianluca told us the history of the gallery in great detail but without going on too long and being heavy, and for me, who am not a big fan of museums and history, I immediately became passionate about everything related to this place. By doing the adventure route we (me and the other tourists) had the opportunity to enter tunnels and navigate a tunnel. I'm not good at writing but I wanted to write this review and say what I think and experienced this morning, I recommend everyone to have this experience.
Written 20 January 2024
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Ross
Naples, Italy1 contribution
Oct 2023 • Friends
A mandatory stop for anyone who really wants to understand Naples. Our amazing guide, Stefania, made the tour an unforgettable experience. With clarity, depth and passion, he led us on a fascinating journey through the different eras evoked by this place.
I highly recommend this tour to anyone looking for a trip that not only surprises, but also makes you reflect. Thanks again to Stefania and the team for making our experience so special.
I highly recommend this tour to anyone looking for a trip that not only surprises, but also makes you reflect. Thanks again to Stefania and the team for making our experience so special.
Written 14 October 2023
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Pietro P
Naples, Italy1 contribution
Nov 2023 • Family
Amazing experience!!!
All truly unique and sensational made possible above all thanks to our extraordinary guide Stefania!!
She was magnificent, explaining with love, dedication and attention all the background and the countless historical events that occurred in the years ago in the beautiful Naples.
You can sense from the warmth of her voice and her passion how much she dedicated together with the staff of the Galleria Borbonica to make all this possible.
It was truly a magnificent experience, I recommend it to everyone to do both as a cultural background but above all to never forget what a great people we descend from.
Stefania driving I give 11 out of 10!!! Without her it wouldn't have been the same.
All truly unique and sensational made possible above all thanks to our extraordinary guide Stefania!!
She was magnificent, explaining with love, dedication and attention all the background and the countless historical events that occurred in the years ago in the beautiful Naples.
You can sense from the warmth of her voice and her passion how much she dedicated together with the staff of the Galleria Borbonica to make all this possible.
It was truly a magnificent experience, I recommend it to everyone to do both as a cultural background but above all to never forget what a great people we descend from.
Stefania driving I give 11 out of 10!!! Without her it wouldn't have been the same.
Written 19 November 2023
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sandro712
Naples, Italy880 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
This suggestive underground structure is located under the Pizzofalcone hill, in the San Ferdinando district. The work was created with mainly military purposes at the behest of Ferdinand II of the Two Sicilies; upon his death and with the end of the reign, the site took on other destinations
The gallery is managed by the "Underground Bourbon Cultural Association", which also provides the guides with whom the visits are carried out. I really appreciated the fact that the routes were divided by degree of difficulty. So, we start with those (like me) he has some problems with stairs, he sees little, or he has children in tow, until he reaches a crescendo of dexterity to those tourists who boast almost speleological skills.
All the galleries are beautifully lit, so the visit was enjoyable. The rooms that follow one another are very suggestive and boast historical memories from various periods. From the fascist period, I especially remember an enormous celebratory statue. This site is almost a car museum, in fact the Municipality of Naples used it as a judicial depot so you can see cars from the 1930s up to the 1970s.
The guide was also very good at showing us the holds dug into the rock, which used the "pozzari" to descend into the wells, where they carried out maintenance in semi-darkness. This character could be the basis of the famous myth of the "little monk."
What I didn't like was the poor coordination between the various groups of tourists aggregated due to the difficulty of the route, who practically constantly crossed paths, and coming from opposite directions... they inevitably got in each other's way. The voices of the guides of each group continued to speak overlapping, making those moments chaotic.
My guide was very capable and competent; although (in my opinion) a little hasty for those who asked too many questions and were not encouraged to ask. I highly recommend the visit. Before arriving (above all), carefully evaluate what your potential and limitations are, so that you can join the group that best suits you.
The gallery is managed by the "Underground Bourbon Cultural Association", which also provides the guides with whom the visits are carried out. I really appreciated the fact that the routes were divided by degree of difficulty. So, we start with those (like me) he has some problems with stairs, he sees little, or he has children in tow, until he reaches a crescendo of dexterity to those tourists who boast almost speleological skills.
All the galleries are beautifully lit, so the visit was enjoyable. The rooms that follow one another are very suggestive and boast historical memories from various periods. From the fascist period, I especially remember an enormous celebratory statue. This site is almost a car museum, in fact the Municipality of Naples used it as a judicial depot so you can see cars from the 1930s up to the 1970s.
The guide was also very good at showing us the holds dug into the rock, which used the "pozzari" to descend into the wells, where they carried out maintenance in semi-darkness. This character could be the basis of the famous myth of the "little monk."
What I didn't like was the poor coordination between the various groups of tourists aggregated due to the difficulty of the route, who practically constantly crossed paths, and coming from opposite directions... they inevitably got in each other's way. The voices of the guides of each group continued to speak overlapping, making those moments chaotic.
My guide was very capable and competent; although (in my opinion) a little hasty for those who asked too many questions and were not encouraged to ask. I highly recommend the visit. Before arriving (above all), carefully evaluate what your potential and limitations are, so that you can join the group that best suits you.
Written 21 April 2024
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marinaricci82
Rome, Italy34 contributions
May 2024 • Couples
A discovery we didn't expect. On this journey dedicated to Underground Naples, the Galleria Borbonica was the last stop. He has reserved for us a story within history. Underground Naples never ceases to amaze with its beauty, history, teachings, professionalism, enthusiasm and friendliness of the guides we met. The adventure route showed us even new aspects of the cisterns, wells and tunnels, despite the other tours (all exceptional) we had done. The guide, Marco, a speleologist, participated in the discovery and creation of the routes we crossed and involved us with enthusiasm, joy, professionalism and love for his work as a speleologist and guide and for his city. The surprise of knowing you are right under the center of the city and imagining yourself coming out of a manhole is wonderful. The solutions with which the route was created and the involvement of us "adventurous" people were fantastic. We will be back to try the other routes!
Written 5 May 2024
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Quarry B
64 contributions
Dec 2023 • Couples
The route taken (you can choose from several possibilities) was very interesting. It's a shame you can only visit it on weekends even though Naples is a city full of tourists even during the week. Result? The galleries are often crowded, therefore having to concentrate access on 3 days only. In fact, the underground traffic that is generated here is surprising, so we often crossed paths with other groups and the acoustics became more problematic due to the overlapping voices of the various guides.
Written 17 December 2023
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Iceman158
Catania, Italy
Vorrei prenotare il giro standard ma mia madre ha difficoltà a salire le scale. non a scenderle. Per uscire dalla galleria bisognerà rifare tutto il percorso a ritroso? Ci saranno scale da risalire? Grazie.
Written 20 September 2023
Nel giro che abbiamo fatto noi, quello standard, le scale che abbiamo sceso sono state molte di più di quelle salite.
Written 21 September 2023
Nel percorso avventura quanto sono stretti/bassi i cunicoli e quanto sono lunghi? Se ne trovano parecchi?
Facendo il percorso standard si vedono le stesse cose? Sembrerebbe così leggendo di passare per un altro ingresso
Written 31 August 2023
Nel percorso avventura quanto sono stretti/bassi i cunicoli e quanto sono lunghi? Se ne trovano parecchi?
Facendo il percorso standard si vedono le stesse cose? Sembrerebbe così leggendo di passare per un altro ingresso.
Written 31 August 2023
Come posso prenotare online in maniera gratuita avendo acquistato l artecard?
Written 18 February 2022
Dovrebbe chiamare direttamente in loco e chiedere… io mi sono recato sul posto
Written 19 February 2022
Hi, I'd like to book tickets online but I'm also a holder of Naples 3 days Young Artecard. I read on Artecard website that you offer a discount with this card. I'd like to ask which ticket I should choose because I can only see "Law enforcement", "Junior" and "Disabled" as reduced tickets on your website. Thanks in advance
Written 3 September 2021
Where does the tour (Standard or Via delle Memorie) ends in Napels?
Written 7 July 2021
Salve ,cosa consigliate di visitare al centro storico ?
Written 12 February 2020
Non puoi andare a Napoli senza vedere il Cristo Velato.
Prenota on line ingresso per evitare code.
Una visita a Pio Monte della Misericordia per ammirare le 7 opere della Misericordia del Caravaggio.
Duomo e tesoro di San Gennaro.
Giro nel mercato Pignasecca dove puoi fermarti a mangiare nella pescheria azzurra nei tavoli all’aperto.
Se vuoi mangiare una pizza squisita: Sorbillo, Da Michele.Il presidente ( c’è sempre coda)
Funicolare centrale porta al Castello di S. Martino,scendere a piedi la scalinata e si ritorna nei quartieri spagnoli
Catacombe e cimitero delle fontanelle
Rione Sanità
Buon Napoli!
Written 17 February 2020
Si tienes la tarjeta ArteCard hay descuento en la entrada?
Gracias!
Written 14 November 2019
Sí, si visita la Galería como el primer o segundo sitio, la entrada es gratuita
Written 14 November 2019
Ciao a tutti, se dovessi scegliere tra Napoli sotterranea e Galleria borbonica, cosa mi consigliereste?
Written 15 October 2019
Io le ho visitate entrambe e ti consiglio di fare altrettanto, se proprio dovessi scegliere allora preferirei la Galleria Borbonica.
Written 2 September 2021
The organization's website says the Adventure Tour is for groups of 15 or more people. Were you part of an already organized group or did you buy your individual ticket in advance and assume (and hope) the tour would take place if at least 14 more people bought tickets? Any information is appreciated. Thank you.
Written 30 September 2019
I appreciate the information. I am now back from my holiday and when I went to get the ticket for the Standard Tour I asked about being able to participate in the Adventure Tour. Apparently, unless you have a large enough organized group, the Adventure Tour generally is only done in Italian. I only speak English. With a larger organized group they will arranged to have someone who speaks the required language. Their website doesn't explain any of this and even in my 2 emails to them they never provided that explanation.
Written 3 November 2019
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