Naples Underground: Exclusive Fontanelle Cemetery & Hidden Neighborhood Tour
- Daily
- 2 Hours
- CutOff: 12 hours
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A 2-hour guided walking tour through Naples’ Rione Sanità, combining history, Baroque architecture, local traditions, and a visit to the newly reopened Fontanelle Cemetery.
Explore the rich history and vibrant culture of Naples on this guided walking tour through the Rione Sanità district. Discover the elegance of Neapolitan Baroque architecture at iconic landmarks such as Palazzo dello Spagnolo and Palazzo Sanfelice, both featured in the history of Italian cinema. Along the way, admire the colorful street murals decorating historic palaces and the exterior of the Basilica di Santa Maria della Sanità, a site deeply rooted in local devotion and artistic heritage.
Enjoy a delightful sweet break that highlights traditional Neapolitan flavors. The tour concludes at the Fontanelle Cemetery, a unique urban ossuary housing over 40,000 human remains, where you will learn about the fascinating tradition of the “Anime Pezzentelle.” This experience offers an authentic insight into Naples, ideal for history lovers and cultural explorers.
The tour begins with a meeting point in the Rione Sanità, where guests are introduced to the history of the neighborhood and the experience ahead.
The first stop is Palazzo dello Spagnolo, one of the finest examples of Neapolitan Baroque architecture, known for its monumental staircase and its role in Italian cinema history. The route then continues to Palazzo Sanfelice, another stunning 18th-century palace famous for its dramatic open staircase and elegant design.
From there, the tour continues through the narrow streets of the Rione Sanità, offering an authentic glimpse into local life, street art, and historic buildings that reflect the cultural identity of the area.
Participants will then admire the exterior of the Basilica di Santa Maria della Sanità, an important site of popular devotion and a symbolic landmark of the district.
Admire and walk inside the Fontanelle Cemetery, a unique and atmospheric urban ossuary housing thousands of human remains. Here, visitors will learn about the fascinating tradition of the “Anime Pezzentelle” and the deep-rooted spiritual practices connected to the site.
The final stop is a sweet break follows, where guests can enjoy a traditional Neapolitan pastry and experience a taste of local culinary heritage.
Licensed English/Spanish/Italian-speaking guide
Entry to Fontanelle Cemetery
Surprise sweet tasting
Not wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended during pregnancy
Not recommended for travelers with heart conditions or other serious medical issues
Difficulty level: moderate to high physical effort required; participants should be in good physical condition
Wear comfortable walking shoes
Bring water
The tour involves walking on uneven surfaces
Minimum participants: 4 pax to confirm the tour
Meeting point at Metro L1 Materdei
