Naples Ipogeo dei Cristallini Guided Tour

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Duration: 45 minutes
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Experience Highlights

Experience an interesting guided tour of the Ipogeo dei Cristallini in Naples, and delve into the history of these unique hypogea, excavated in the volcanic tuff.

Accompanied by an expert guide, learn about these spaces discovered in 1889 in the garden of the palace of Baron Donato, which served as tombs between the Hellenes and the Roman Empire.

Their preservation over the decades is a treasure for the local community and the Martuscelli family. Enjoy a tour in small groups of about ten participants, with skip-the-line access to make the most of your time.

  • Visit the Ipogeo dei Cristallini and delve into its rich history.
  • Enter quickly with skip-the-line access and learn every detail about its past thanks to the expert local guide who will accompany you.
  • Enjoy a tour in small groups of about ten travellers.

What’s included

  • Guided tour of the Ipogeo dei Cristallini
  • Professional multilingual guide

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Plan to arrive at least 10 minutes before your start time to ensure everything runs smoothly

Step by Step

Experience a thrilling guided tour of the Ipogeo dei Cristallini in Naples and delve into a fascinating history. These unique hypogeum are four burial chambers excavated in the volcanic tuff, owned by the engineer Giampiero Martuscelli.

Accompanied by an expert guide, you will enjoy a visit in small groups of about ten participants. Learn about the history of these ancient ruins, which served as tombs between Hellenism and the Roman Empire. They are located in a street in the north-west of ancient Neapolis, and today, they are a treasure trove of funerary architecture.

Discover the rich history of the Ipogeo dei Cristallini, whose discovery dates back to the 19th century. Found in 1889 in the garden of the palace of Baron Donato, these hypogea are about 12 metres deep. Located in the Rione Sanità, they have been protected and preserved for decades with a great sense of ownership by the local community and the Martuscelli family.

Book your tickets now for this unforgettable experience, which includes skip-the-line access to make the most of your visit.

Reviews

4.7
· 803 Reviews
  • C
    C.
    4
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    The guided tour of the Ipogeo dei Cristallini was a fascinating journey into Naples' past. The sculptures and funerary decorations were impressive, although I would have liked more time to explore everything.
  • S
    S.
    5
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    The visit to the Ipogeo dei Cristallini was amazing, the sculptures and frescoes were incredible,
  • M
    M.
    5
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    The Greek history in Naples was fascinating and the sculptures were impressive - an unforgettable experience!
  • P
    P.
    4
    (0 Reviews)
    The visit to the Ipogeo dei Cristallini was interesting, but the underground location can be a bit claustrophobic for some people. Still, the sculptures and frescoes were really amazing.
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