The Skull with the Ears: Explore the Cult of the Dead in Naples' Church of S. Luciella

The Souls in Purgatory cult is a dominant aspect of Naples city. A visit to the Church of Santa Luciella provides an intimate plunge into the city’s heart while contributing to a significant social initiative. This church and its underground section are an undiscovered treasure, away from the usual tourist route.

Duration: 15 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Chiesa Museo di Santa Luciella ai Librai - Guided tour of the Church and the underground cemetery. There is kept, among many skulls, the skull with ears that has always been a point of reference for the Neapolitans who came to him to hear their prayers. Having ears made it easier for the skull soul to intermediate to give miracles and favors. The…
What's Included
  • Expert local guides
Location
Chiesa Museo di Santa Luciella ai Librai
Vico Santa Luciella 5
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Antoniolc4510dn
May 10, 2026
Run for it. - nice experience and super prepared guides ❤️☠️
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Rosariocq3064tf
Apr 30, 2026
Mystery and tradition - Exceptional place reborn for the hard work of a group of young people who have always believed in it. A suggestive, mysterious site, full of very interesting stories and legends. A review of the traditions and rituals of our not-so-distant past. Must-see attractions
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L484imrebeccar
Apr 27, 2026
Very interesting! - Very interesting! Francesca, the guide, was very kind and prepared, explained everything in detail and answered questions promptly🫶🏻
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784woodym
Apr 21, 2026
Fantastic. - Great experience! Congratulations everyone!
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Anna
Apr 20, 2026
Santa Luciella .. a discovery - I wanted to know more about this Skull, since Alberto Angela told us about it on TV. Federica our guide was very nice. Thanks to her we have seen how Santa Luciella was and how it is now. An emotion also the skull with ears. We recommend it. Drop by , the visit is short and deserves
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Domorett
Apr 19, 2026
Santa Luciella - Nice experience , interesting visit and the guide Francesca , very exhaustive and kind. Recommended
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Francescasc7238bs
Apr 5, 2026
Beautiful visit - We absolutely recommend the guided tour of the church of Santa Luciella and its apogee, the guide and the story of its history was very touching
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Luisangeles07
Mar 28, 2026
Absolutely worth visiting! - We came across by chance the Church of Santa Luciella ai Librai, famous for its suggestive “skull with ears”, and it was a beautiful discovery. It is a small church recently reopened to the public, which is really worth a visit both for its history and for the particular atmosphere. But what really made the difference was our guide: engaging, passionate and able to tell curious and fascinating anecdotes, making the experience even more interesting. Great credit goes to the guys who deal with the management and redevelopment of the site: the work they have done is evident and really appreciable. If you are in Naples, it is a stop that I absolutely recommend, if only to see the famous skull with ears live. Congratulations!
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Wanderer726106
Mar 20, 2026
Skulls and Santa Lucia's palettes - I strongly suggest experiencing Santa Luciella's church and the skull with ears in the "underground cemetery". Tough it might be a bit scary and melancholic, it's a short visit that helps supporting the association and the renewal of the place (6 euros pp). The guides were very kind, we entered as first, and they straightly allowed us to go around the place while explaining it. At the bottom, you see many skulls and you can leave a prayer right in front of the skull with ears.
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263giulial
Mar 17, 2026
Unique experience - I highly recommend this small tour. Claudia is of a unique skill, and you will be very passionate about the Neapolitan cult and the history behind the small church. The restoration work was amazing and really worth a visit.
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).