Royal Naples and the Bourbon Tunnel

Royal Naples and the Bourbon Tunnel
Excursion Highlights:
  • Experience the glorious history of Naples with our intimate, small group tour starting at the iconic Piazza del Plebiscito.
  • Marvel at the Royal Palace's exquisite marbles and the world's most beautiful staircase, a testament to Naples' royal past.
  • Explore the historic Bourbon Tunnel, an engineering marvel that served as an escape route, troop movement passage, and WWII shelter.
  • Learn about Naples' illustrious past as Europe's second largest city under the Bourbons, brimming with modern advancements.
  • Step into the fascinating story of Naples' Bourbon era and their contributions, from running water inside homes to smallpox vaccines.
Price: $65.00
Ages 10 and under are free.
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Summary
Shore Excursion Size ? Small
Shore Excursion Type Scenic, Cultural, Historical
Shore Excursion Duration 4 Hours
Activity Level ? Moderate
Shore Excursion Leaves From ? Outside the Cruise Ship Terminal.
Food/Beverage Provided Not Included
Recommended Dress We recommend wearing comfortable clothing and sensible, flat-soled walking shoes. Sunscreen and sunglasses are also recommended. For those wishing to visit any churches, remember that shoulders and knees must be covered
Restrictions Entrance tickets to the Bourbon Tunnel are not included but can be paid directly on the day. Adults (14 years and older) 10.00EURO (11 - 13 years) 5.00EURO (0 - 10 years). Guests must be able to walk over cobblestones and uneven surfaces, inclines and steps. A small section of the Bourbon Tunnel is not accessible to wheelchairs.

Naples, through the ages, has been a coveted prize for Europe's great dynasties, but it was the Bourbons who elevated it to its zenith. In Piazza del Plebiscito, amidst the statues of other monarchs adorning the royal palace facade, Ferdinand IV and his father Charles stand proudly on horseback at the square's heart. In just over a century of rule, the Bourbons transformed Naples into Europe's second most populous and wealthiest city, boasting a litany of pioneering achievements. Naples was the vanguard of modernity, with the first running water in homes, pioneering waste separation, and free smallpox vaccinations. Their legacy of a robust welfare state endures, inviting exploration of the city's royal imprints.

Begin your journey with the majestic Royal Palace, a marvel of marble, and the famed Montesquieu Staircase, lauded as the world's most magnificent. Discover the San Carlo Theatre, Europe's inaugural opera house, among the planet's finest. Meander along the picturesque Caracciolo promenade before culminating your tour at the Bourbon Gallery. This subterranean marvel, designed for swift troop movements, offers an unparalleled experience. Delve into its labyrinthine tunnels, steeped in centuries of history, or embark on a whimsical raft voyage through an underground canal-an adventure found nowhere else.

Naples, a city of resilience and reinvention, awaits your discovery. Return home with a heart brimming with joy and a soul enriched by its boundless treasures.

Reserve your spot on this 4-hour tour today and immerse yourself in the fascinating story of the Bourbons of Naples.