Guided Tour – Galleria Borbonica

As part of the conference social program, participants are invited to take part in a guided visit to the Galleria Borbonica (Bourbon Tunnel), one of the most significant historical underground sites in Naples.

📅 Wednesday, September 30, 2026
🚌 Transfer from the conference venue: 18:30
🕢 Tour start: 19:30
📍 Galleria Borbonica, Via Domenico Morelli, 61, Naples

The Galleria Borbonica forms part of an extensive underground system that reflects several stages of the historical and urban development of Naples. The tunnel was commissioned in the nineteenth century by Ferdinand II of Bourbon and designed by architect Errico Alvino in 1853. It was originally conceived as a secure connection between the Royal Palace area and the military barracks.

The underground route intersects older structures associated with the historic aqueduct system and preserves evidence from different periods of the city’s history. During the Second World War, sections of the complex were used as air-raid shelters. In later years, parts of the tunnels were also used for storage purposes, leaving behind a range of objects and artefacts that are now incorporated into the visitor experience.

Participants will follow the Standard Tour, an approximately one-hour guided itinerary through the principal areas of the Galleria Borbonica. The visit provides an opportunity to observe the interaction between historical infrastructure, engineering works, wartime use, and the urban evolution of Naples.

A dedicated transfer will depart from Villa Doria d’Angri, the conference venue, at 18:30. The guided visit will begin at 19:30.

Participants are advised that the Galleria Borbonica is an underground environment and includes enclosed spaces. The visit may therefore be challenging for individuals affected by claustrophobia. Comfortable footwear with non-slip soles is strongly recommended.

The guided tour is supported by Next Geosolutions

The Organizing Committee of IEEE eScience 2026 gratefully acknowledges NextGeo in making this cultural activity available to conference participants. The visit is intended to provide an opportunity for participants to complement the scientific programme with an experience focused on the historical, architectural, and engineering heritage of Naples.