--- title: "Galleria Borbonica: Guided Tour - Pompeii Online" description: "Explore the Galleria Borbonica in Naples. Compare guided tours in English and Italian, prices, duration, routes and booking options." url: "https://www.pompeionline.net/en/naples-tickets/galleria-borbonica-guided-tour" date: "2026-08-19T16:10:28+00:00" language: "en-GB" --- # Galleria Borbonica: Tickets and Guided Tours ![Tickets for Galleria Borbonica: Guided Tour](https://www.pompeionline.net/images/pompeitickets/galleria_borbonica.jpg "Galleria Borbonica") Explore one of the most fascinating underground sites in Naples at the **Galleria Borbonica (Bourbon Tunnel)**. Ancient water cisterns, nineteenth-century tunnels, World War II air-raid shelters and vintage vehicles reveal different chapters of the city's history beneath the streets of Naples. Different guided tours are available, including the **Standard Guided Tour** and the **Street of Memories**, with tours available in English and Italian. **From €15 per person · Guided tours · From 1 hour · English and Italian available** **[Check available tours and book](https://www.tiqets.com/en/checkout/biglietti-per-galleria-borbonica-tour-guidato-p1014206/booking_details/?partner=pompeionline&tq_campaign=primo_top)** ## Which Galleria Borbonica tour should you choose? Tiqets currently offers two main guided experiences at the Galleria Borbonica. They explore different sections of Naples' underground history and have different starting points. ### Galleria Borbonica: Standard Guided Tour **From €15 · Approximately 1 hour · English or Italian guide** The Standard Tour is the classic introduction to the Galleria Borbonica and is the best choice for most first-time visitors. The route explores the Bourbon Tunnel and surrounding underground spaces, revealing how the site evolved from an ancient water system to a nineteenth-century military passage, a World War II air-raid shelter and, later, a storage area for impounded vehicles. During the tour you can see underground cisterns, wartime remains and vintage cars and motorcycles recovered from the tunnels. **[Check price and availability for the Standard Tour](https://www.tiqets.com/en/naples-attractions-c71720/tickets-for-standard-course-p1014206/?partner=pompeionline)** ### Galleria Borbonica: Street of Memories **From €15 · Approximately 1 hour 15 minutes · English or Italian guide** The **Street of Memories** begins beneath Palazzo Serra di Cassano and explores another fascinating section of the underground complex. The tour includes historical remains from the Second World War, sixteenth-century tuff quarries, an old water cistern later used as an air-raid shelter and part of the Bourbon Tunnel. The tour starts at **Via Monte di Dio 14** and exits at **Via Domenico Morelli 61**. **[Check price and availability for the Street of Memories](https://www.tiqets.com/en/naples-attractions-c71720/tickets-for-naples-galleria-borbonica-guided-tour-p1045797/?partner=pompeionline)** ## What is the Galleria Borbonica? The Galleria Borbonica, also known as the **Bourbon Tunnel**, is an underground passage built during the nineteenth century beneath Naples. In 1853, King Ferdinand II of Bourbon commissioned architect Errico Alvino to create an underground route connecting the area of the Royal Palace with the military barracks near what is now Via Domenico Morelli. The project was intended to provide a secure military route and a possible escape passage for the royal family. During construction, the tunnel crossed much older underground structures, including tuff quarries and cisterns belonging to Naples' historic water system. ## The Bourbon Tunnel during World War II Between 1939 and 1945, the tunnel and neighbouring cisterns were transformed into **air-raid shelters**. Thousands of residents used these underground spaces during the bombing of Naples. Today, visitors can still see traces of this period, including wartime objects, inscriptions and areas adapted to shelter the local population. ## Vintage cars and motorcycles After the Second World War, parts of the underground complex were used as a storage area for vehicles and other objects recovered from damaged buildings or seized by the authorities. Several vintage cars and motorcycles remain underground today and have become one of the most unusual features of the Standard Tour. ## How long does a Galleria Borbonica tour take? The duration depends on the route selected: - **Standard Guided Tour:** approximately 1 hour - **Street of Memories:** approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes Tours start at scheduled times, so it is advisable to arrive a few minutes before the time shown on your booking voucher. ## Where is the Galleria Borbonica? The Galleria Borbonica has several entrances in central Naples. The **Standard Guided Tour** normally uses the entrance at: **Vico del Grottone 4 80132 Naples** close to Piazza del Plebiscito. The **Street of Memories** starts at: **Via Monte di Dio 14 Palazzo Serra di Cassano 80132 Naples** and ends at Via Domenico Morelli 61. Always check the meeting point shown on your booking confirmation because the entrance depends on the tour selected. ## Is the Galleria Borbonica suitable for children? The Standard Guided Tour is suitable for visitors of all ages and can be an interesting experience for families. The underground environment is generally spacious, although visitors should be comfortable walking below ground and using stairs where required. Other specialised routes offered by the Galleria Borbonica may have different age or accessibility restrictions. ## Accessibility Accessibility depends on the route and entrance used. The Standard Route provides access for visitors with reduced mobility through **Via Domenico Morelli 61**, although not every section of the wider underground complex is accessible. The Street of Memories and other routes may include stairs and passages that are unsuitable for wheelchair users. Visitors with specific mobility requirements should check the conditions for their selected route before booking. ## Galleria Borbonica or Naples Underground? The **Galleria Borbonica and Naples Underground are different attractions**. Naples Underground begins in Piazza San Gaetano and focuses mainly on the ancient aqueduct, Greek-Roman remains, cisterns and the long history of the underground city. The Galleria Borbonica is located closer to Piazza del Plebiscito and is particularly associated with the nineteenth-century Bourbon Tunnel, World War II shelters and the vintage vehicles preserved underground. Visitors interested in the hidden history of Naples may enjoy visiting both. **[Discover Naples Underground tickets and guided tours](https://www.pompeionline.net/en/naples-tickets/naples-underground)** ## Cancellation and rescheduling Cancellation conditions depend on the selected tour. For the **Standard Guided Tour**, Tiqets currently allows cancellation and rescheduling until 11:59 pm on the day before the visit. For the **Street of Memories**, free cancellation and rescheduling are currently available until **1 hour before the visit**. Always check the latest conditions when booking. **[Compare all Galleria Borbonica tickets and guided tours](https://www.tiqets.com/en/bourbon-gallery-vico-grottone-entrance-tickets-l179901/?partner=pompeionline)** ## FAQ ### How much does a Galleria Borbonica tour cost? The main guided tours currently available through Tiqets start from approximately **€15 per person**. ### Is the Galleria Borbonica tour available in English? Yes. The Standard Guided Tour and Street of Memories are currently available with guides in **English and Italian**, depending on the selected time. ### How long does the tour take? The Standard Guided Tour lasts approximately **1 hour**, while the Street of Memories lasts approximately **1 hour and 15 minutes**. ### Is the Bourbon Tunnel the same as Galleria Borbonica? Yes. Galleria Borbonica is commonly known in English as the **Bourbon Tunnel**. ### Are Galleria Borbonica and Naples Underground the same attraction? No. They are two different underground attractions with different entrances, routes and historical features. ### Where does the tour start? The meeting point depends on the selected route. The Standard Tour normally starts from **Vico del Grottone 4**, while the Street of Memories starts from **Via Monte di Dio 14**. ### Can I cancel my booking? Yes, but conditions differ between tours. The Standard Tour can currently be cancelled until the day before the visit, while the Street of Memories allows cancellation up to one hour before the scheduled time. *Sources consulted: Galleria Borbonica; Tiqets.* Details Written by: Pompei Online Also available: [![Italian](https://www.pompeionline.net/media/mod_languages/images/it.gif "Italian")](https://www.pompeionline.net/it/napoli/visita-guidata-alla-galleria-borbonica) Last Updated: 17 August 2026 ## Schema ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "BreadcrumbList", "itemListElement": [ { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 1, "name": "Home", "item": "https://www.pompeionline.net/en" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 2, "name": "Naples Tickets", "item": "https://www.pompeionline.net/en/naples-tickets" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 3, "name": "Galleria Borbonica: Guided Tour", "item": "https://www.pompeionline.net/en/naples-tickets/galleria-borbonica-guided-tour" } ] } ``` ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Article", "mainEntityOfPage": { "@type": "WebPage", "@id": "https://www.pompeionline.net/en/naples-tickets/galleria-borbonica-guided-tour" }, "headline": "Galleria Borbonica: Tickets and Guided Tours", "description": "Explore the Galleria Borbonica in Naples. 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