Naples: Walking Tour & Underground Ruins Ticket with Lunch

Summary

Walk Naples’ lively streets, see Roman ruins below San Lorenzo, taste real Neapolitan food

You’ll walk Naples’ tangled streets with a local guide who brings every corner to life—from royal palaces to underground Roman ruins beneath San Lorenzo Maggiore. Taste artisan street food or sit down for a classic Neapolitan lunch if you choose. Expect laughter, real history under your feet, and moments you’ll want to tell someone about later.

What’s the experience like?

We met our guide right by Municipio Square—easy to spot her waving a little flag and grinning like she’d just had her second espresso. The city was already buzzing, scooters weaving past the Royal Palace and locals gesturing wildly (I tried to copy one old man’s hand wave; my friend said I looked like I was swatting flies). We ducked into Galleria Umberto for a minute—those mosaic floors are something else—and then out again into the sunlight on Piazza del Plebiscito. There was a wedding happening at the basilica, confetti everywhere. Our guide, Maria, pointed out Castel Nuovo and told us how it’s seen everything from kings to revolutions. I could almost smell the sea drifting in from the port.

Spaccanapoli felt like walking through someone’s living room—kids playing soccer with a plastic bottle, laundry flapping overhead. We stopped at Via San Gregorio Armeno where artisans were carving tiny nativity figures; I tried to say “presepe” but definitely mangled it (Maria laughed and gave me a quick lesson). The underground part surprised me most—one minute you’re in the basilica, next you’re winding down stone steps into cool air that smells faintly of earth and old stories. Down there, it’s quiet except for our footsteps echoing off Roman walls. I touched one of the bricks—2,000 years old? Kind of wild.

Afterwards we had free time—honestly I just wandered until hunger hit. If you book the lunch option (which we did), it’s at this little spot near Via Toledo. Caprese salad that tasted like summer, pasta that made me rethink everything I knew about tomatoes, and wine poured by a waiter who winked when he saw me eyeing dessert. I still think about that ricotta cake sometimes.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Guided walking tour of Naples center

• Meet guide at Municipio Square
• Explore Piazza del Plebiscito
• Pass by Teatro San Carlo
• Walk through Spaccanapoli district
• Visit Via San Gregorio Armeno
• Pass by Castel Nuovo
• Pass by Royal Palace of Naples
• Guided tour inside Basilica di San Lorenzo Maggiore
• Explore underground Roman ruins
• Enjoy free time for shopping
• Optional lunch at nearby restaurant

Top questions

How long is the Naples walking tour with underground ruins?

You can choose between 3 hours (without lunch) or 5 hours (with lunch included).

Does the tour include entry to underground Roman ruins?

Yes, your ticket includes guided access to the buried ruins beneath Basilica di San Lorenzo Maggiore.

Where does the Naples walking tour start?

The meeting point is in the city center by Municipio Square.

Is lunch included in the Naples walking tour?

If you select the 5-hour option at booking, lunch is included at a restaurant near Piazza Municipio.

What attractions are visited during this Naples tour?

You’ll see Piazza del Plebiscito, Galleria Umberto, Castel Nuovo, Royal Palace of Naples, Spaccanapoli, Via San Gregorio Armeno, and Basilica di San Lorenzo Maggiore.

Are headsets provided for hearing the guide?

Yes, headsets are included so you can hear your guide clearly throughout the tour.

Is hotel pickup available for this tour?

No hotel pickup is mentioned; you meet your guide at Municipio Square.

Can cruise ship passengers join this Naples walking tour?

Yes—just provide your ship details when booking so they can contact you if plans change last minute.

What’s included

Your day includes guided walks through Naples’ historic center with an art historian as your guide (plus headsets), entry tickets for exploring underground Roman ruins beneath Basilica di San Lorenzo Maggiore, free time for shopping or wandering Spaccanapoli and Via San Gregorio Armeno—and if you choose it when booking—a full Neapolitan lunch with wine and dessert near all those famous city sights.