How to get to the Catacombs of San Gennaro
By metro and bus
Take Metro Line 1 or Line 2 to Museo / Cavour, beside the National Archaeological Museum. From there it’s a 15–20 minute walk uphill, or a short hop on one of the city buses that run up Via Capodimonte toward the royal palace and museum. Get off near the Basilica del Buon Consiglio.
On foot and by taxi
From the centro storico it’s a scenic 30-minute walk through the Sanità — pleasant downhill on the way back. A taxi from the centre or station is quick and inexpensive, and worth it for the uphill leg or if you’re short on time. Tell the driver Catacombe di San Gennaro, Via Capodimonte.
Finding the entrance
The ticket office is at the foot of the grand staircase of the Basilica del Buon Consiglio (a smaller echo of St Peter’s). Look for the catacombs signs to the side of the church, not the church doors. Arrive about 15 minutes before your slot.
Combine it with Capodimonte: the museum and its park are just up the same road, so many visitors do the catacombs in the morning and the palace afterwards.
Book your slot first
Lock in your date and time before you set off — tours are timed and the popular English slots fill up.
See the opening hours and what to expect on the guided tour.
Frequently asked questions
Where are the Catacombs of San Gennaro?
At Via Capodimonte 13 in the Rione Sanità, beside the Basilica del Buon Consiglio, about 30 minutes’ walk north of Naples’ historic centre.
What is the nearest metro station?
Museo / Cavour on Metro Line 1 and Line 2 is the closest. From there it’s a 15–20 minute walk uphill, or a short bus or taxi up Via Capodimonte.
Can I walk from the city centre?
Yes — it’s a roughly 30-minute walk through the Sanità, uphill on the way there. Many visitors walk one way and take a taxi or bus the other.
Is there parking?
Street parking in the Sanità is very limited and tricky; public transport or a taxi is far easier than driving.