--- title: Rome Catacombs Night Tour with Santa Maria Maggiore After Hours lang: en type: tour city: Rome country: Italy price: 209 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.88 reviews: 130 duration_minutes: 165 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 38 of 56 (Night Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-09-26 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/tours/rome-catacombs-night-tour-with-santa-maria-maggiore-after-hours/ --- # Rome Catacombs Night Tour with Santa Maria Maggiore After Hours **Guidekin's take:** A night visit by chauffeur to two places most tours never reach after dark: the Catacombs of Saint Agnes with the Mausoleum of Constantia, then an after hours tour of Santa Maria Maggiore, in a group capped at six. Chauffeur, skip the line tickets and the guide are included at €209 per person, food and hotel pickup are not. No children under seven. In our comparison: #38 of 56 in Night Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview 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! ## Before you book - Meeting point: In front of Anantara Palazzo Naiadi Hotel, - Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk - Group size varies by option: max 6 from €209 · private from €330 - Starts 17:00: one departure a day - Food not included: bring or buy your own - Children from €179: ages 7 to 17 **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €209 per person for the Semi-Private Tour Option option; other options up to €330 - Duration: 2h 45m - Rating: 4.88/5 from 130 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: LivTours - Group: Group size varies by option: max 6 from €209 · private from €330 - Guide languages: English - Tickets: Admission included - Start times: 17:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-26 ## Reviews 4.88 from 130 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 127 of 130. - 5 stars: 122 (94%) - 4 stars: 5 (4%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 1 (1%) - 1 star: 2 (2%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers value the guides and quiet basilica access; some found the sights underwhelming. **Praised:** - Knowledgeable guides who explain early Christian history and answer questions - Quiet access to Santa Maria Maggiore after the public has left - Rooftop and terrace views over Rome - Small groups with time for questions and personal attention **Complaints:** - Some found the sites engaging, while others felt there was too little to see - Some felt the access justified the cost, while others considered the tour poor value Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2023-06-06 to 2026-10-01); last checked 2026-10-03. ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Semi-Private Tour Option | €209 / person | English | Small Group of 6 people max | | Private Tour Option | €330 / person (for 2+ people) | English | Private Tour | ## What's included - After-hours visit to the Catacombs of St Agnes - Basilica of St Agnes - Skip-the-line tickets to all sites & attractions - VIP Chauffeur - Private Tour Option available! - Tour in a Safe and Semi Private group of MAX 6 PEOPLE GUARANTEED - Mausoleum of Costanza - Exclusive night visit to Santa Maria Maggiore ## Not included - Food and drinks - Hotel pickup and drop-off ## Itinerary 1. **Piazza della Repubblica** (5m; admission included) - Transfer from Meeting Point to St. Agnese 2. **Mausoleo di Santa Costanza** (10m; admission included) - 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... 3. **Sant Agnese fuori le Mura** (1h) - Enjoy a guided after-hours visit to the Catacombs of St Agnes. 4. **Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore** (1h) - Tour Santa Maria Maggiore 5. **Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore** (30m) - Transfer to Santa Maria Maggiore ## Schedule - Runs: Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat - Departures: 17:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-26 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point In front of Anantara Palazzo Naiadi Hotel, in Piazza Repubblica Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJy_CuUkdhLxMRnF3vy_K-Umw ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - 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. - In very rare cases, operational regulations at the Catacombs may require visitors to join a larger group led by an official Catacombs guide for the underground visit. Your LivTours guide will remain with you, ensuring a personalized experience with commentary whenever permitted. Booking asks for: dates of birth ## Compared with other Night Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #38 of 56** | €209 | 2h 45m | 4.88 (130) | varies by option | | [Private Evening Golf Cart Tour of Rome with Aperitivo](/italy/rome/tours/private-evening-golf-cart-tour-of-rome-with-aperitivo/?format=md) | €270 | 3h | 4.99 (502) | private | | [Walk the magic of Rome at night](/italy/rome/tours/walk-the-magic-of-rome-at-night/?format=md) | €35 | 2h 30m | 5.0 (294) | shared | | [Rome After Dark: Explore the Eternal City Under the Moonlight](/italy/rome/tours/rome-after-dark-explore-the-eternal-city-under-the-moonlight/?format=md) | €250 per group | 2h | 4.96 (750) | private | Ranked #38 of 56 in Night Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €4 to €289, median €89; typical length 2h 30m. 19 of 56 are private. 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