Rome Catacombs Night Tour with Santa Maria Maggiore After Hours
Description
Explore two iconic sites on this VIP night-time private tour: the Catacombs of Saint Agnes and the papal Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore. Travel by private chauffeur to discover the subterranean, ancient Christian burial chambers, 7th-century basilica of Saint Agnes, and the 4th-century Mausoleum of Constantia, daughter of the Emperor Constantine. Then drive to Santa Maria Maggiore for an after-hours tour of this beloved basilica. You'll not only tour the main church, but visit the upper Loggia overlooking the piazza. Admire its golden mosaics alight at night, and step onto the roof terraces with an amazing vista over Rome’s skyline!
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Itinerary
Transfer from Meeting Point to St. Agnese
Your journey begins with a short drive to the Saint Agnes complex, a site rich with ancient catacombs and sacred architecture. Here, you’ll explore the 4th-century Mausoleum of Constantia, dedicated to the daughter of Emperor Constantine. As a masterwork of early Christian design, this stunning rotunda remains one of the most historically significant buildings of its era.
Enjoy a guided after-hours visit to the Catacombs of St Agnes.
Tour Santa Maria Maggiore
Transfer to Santa Maria Maggiore
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What's included
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- Places of worship have strict dress code requirements for entry. All participants are required to have shoulders and knees covered (no tank tops or short dresses) to enter.
- There is no photography allowed in the Catacombs of St. Agnes.
- Please note: For safety reasons, children under 7 years old are not permitted on the terraces, and therefore, we are unable to accept bookings for guests with children under 7 years old. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.
- Please note: the interior of St. Agnes Basilica is currently undergoing restoration efforts and will remain closed until at least July, 2026. The Catacombs of St. Agnes below the Basilica and the Mausoleum of St. Costanza are still accessible and included in the tour.
Reviews(117)
We had a wonderful experience with Ventina! She was full of knowledge, humor and genuine passion for the history of Rome. My husband, 11 year old daughter and I thoroughly enjoyed tour. It was worth every penny.
Valentina was an excellent, informative, and friendly guide. They were punctual and organized. We had a great time.
Whisky was absolutely amazing. We learned so much. The Catacombs were a heavy experience. She made it great.
If you love history and want an experience that is slightly off the beaten path, you absolutely have to book this tour. It completely blew our minds! Our guide, Tiffany, was phenomenal. She brought so much passion and deep historical knowledge to the evening, making the entire experience incredibly engaging from start to finish. The St. Agnes Catacombs are absolutely amazing to explore, and the Mausoleum of Constantia is completely awe-inspiring. The absolute highlight, though, was heading into the Papal Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore after hours. Being inside such a massive, stunning church after the general public has left feels exclusive and deeply serene. To top it all off, getting to go up onto the roof terraces for illuminated evening views over Rome was a memory we won't forget. If you are looking for a high-quality, small-group experience that goes beyond the standard tourist stops, highly recommend booking this. Request Tiffany if you can!
Silvio was a great guide for this excursion! He shared the history as well as the nuances and differences to these spaces based on the period of time. Very patient with us and had a lot of wonderful info!
Andy is amazing. This is a must do tour for the trip.
This was our second tour with Andy and we once again, had a great experience. Always a great mix of humor, information and history. Highly recommend a tour with Andy.
Tiffany Deluca was a fantastic guide! A slight issue at the beginning was resolved without a hitch. She set expectations for the speed of the tour and provided insight information to Rome in general and the sites we visited. She made the tour a natural conversation, providing details and commenting on our inquiries.
Andy was very knowledgeable and pointed out fine details most would miss. After hours access of Santa Maria Maggiore was extra special!
Our Guide Chiara from LivTours was amazing…super knowledgeable, super friendly and engaging. We had an incredible tour and would highly recommend it. Our transpiration was superb as well.
