Walking Guided History Tour of Naples and Bourbon Gallery

Naples, Italy
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A walking tour to discover the history and roots of Naples. Accompanied by an expert guide between the art of the monumental area and the secrets of the subsoil of Naples.

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Itinerary
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Stop At: Piazza del Plebiscito, Piazza Del Plebiscito, Naples Italy

You will admire a historic square of Naples with all its adjacent beauties, the guide will take you to discover the most interesting historical sources

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Castel Nuovo - Maschio Angioino, Via Vittorio Emanuele III, 80133, Naples Italy

You will admire the exterior of a majestic castle that overlooks the port of Naples on one side and on the other looms over one of the most famous squares in Naples.
The construction of its ancient nucleus - today partially re-emerged following restoration and archaeological exploration - is due to the initiative of Charles I of Anjou, who in 1266, defeating the Swabians, ascended the throne of Sicily and established the transfer of the capital from Palermo to the Neapolitan city.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Galleria Borbonica, Vico del Grottone 4 Zona Piazza Plebiscito, 80132, Naples Italy

At the end of the walking tour you will begin your tour in the subsoil of Naples, you will discover the secrets that are hidden in the ancient Bourbon Gallery wanted by Ferdinand II of Bourbon in order to create a military path that would allow the troops to reach the Royal Palace in a short time time.
The Bourbon Gallery is a long underground tunnel built in the mid-19th century by Ferdinand II of Bourbon and is considered the pride of underground Bourbon civil engineering. Rediscovered in 2005, the gallery offers the public a surprising itinerary in the subsoil and in the history of the Neapolitan city. Through the Standard route it will be possible to appreciate the war refuge, ancient cisterns of the Bolla Aqueduct, fragments of statues, vintage cars and motorcycles found during the safety measures.

Duration: 1 hour

Inclusions

  • Guided walking tour
  • Entrance to the Bourbon Gallery
  • Guided tour of the Bourbon Gallery (1h)
  • Entry/Admission - Galleria Borbonica

Additional information

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Guaranteed departure upon reaching the minimum number of 4 participants.
  • The Bourbon Gallery is open on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, public holidays from the Italian calendar with the exception of December 24, 25, 31
  • On January 1st, at least 4 pax are required to carry out the tour
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required for travelers
  • COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 99 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

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