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Private Catacombs Night Tour in Rome with Santa Maria Maggiore After Hours


Private
2 hrs 45 mins
Piazza della Repubblica
Refundable booking
Private Catacombs Night Tour in Rome with Santa Maria Maggiore After Hours

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.

Afterwards, drive to Santa Maria Maggiore for an after-hours tour of this beloved basilica exclusive to LivTours clients. You’ll not only tour the main church, but visit the upper Loggia overlooking the piazza, admire its golden mosaics, and step onto the roof terraces with an amazing vista over Rome’s skyline!  

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  • Enjoy a private tour of Rome’s catacombs after they close to the general public
  • Revel in the crowd-free catacombs & Basilica at night with LivTours exclusive access
  • Listen to engaging anecdotes and history from your private expert local guide
  • Savor the luxury of a chauffeured private car to and from the Saint Agnes Catacombs
  • Enjoy the under-rated and under-visited splendor and history of Santa Maria Maggoire
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As day turns to dusk, you’ll meet your top-rated private guide and a luxury chauffeured vehicle for your exclusive Rome Catacombs and Santa Maria Maggiore night tour.

First, you’ll drive the short distance to Saint Agnes Outside the Walls, a vast complex of ancient catacombs, a miraculously well preserved 7th-century basilica, and the 4th-century Mausoleum of Constantia, daughter of Emperor Constantine. Explore her early Christian rotunda, admire stunning golden mosaics that have survived since the 600s, then head underground.

The Catacombs are the ancient, subterranean Christian burial chambers. They were created nearly two thousand years ago, by and for the first Christian communities. Like Indiana Jones, you’ll explore a hidden netherworld of tunnels, and rediscover these ancient tombs and graves. You’ll learn about early Christian symbolism and secret codes, funeral rites, and chilling stories of persecuted martyrs including Saint Agnes. It is an exciting, inspiring and immersive experience; and a true privilege to be alone there.

Then you’ll drive to the magnificent Papal Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore. One of the most beloved and oldest basilicas, parts of it date to the 5th century. On this VIP tour, you’ll have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to visit after the official closing hours, exclusive to LivTours clients.

You’ll walk up to the Loggia balcony with its illuminated medieval mosaics. Wander through the grand Hall of the Popes, and up to the rooftop terraces with panoramic views over the domes and spires of Rome. You’ll return via Bernini’s famous spiral staircase to tour the tranquil nave, lit up and practically empty at night.

Pope Francis has declared he will be buried there, and it is fondly called the People’s Church. It’s renowned for the vast apse mosaics of the Virgin Mary, opulent side chapels, and famous burials – including Bernini. It also houses the sacred relics of the Manger. Your tour ends as you exit to enjoy a Roman evening.

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  • Basilica Santa Maria Maggiore
  • Private chauffeur
  • Exclusive night entry into the Catacombs
  • Basilica of Saint Agnes
  • After-hours entry into Mausoleum Of Costanza
  • Exclusive Santa Maria Maggiore night access
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  • Offered in: English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, and Italian. Please specify under “Additional notes” if you wish to book the tour in a language other than English.
  • 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. 
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LivTours’ group size of max 6 participants is and always has been based on sustainable travel, and we are proud to be at the forefront of change and innovation in the industry.  LivTours is committed to providing travelers with truly sustainable tours with the lowest possible environmental impact, all while supporting the local industries and people of each unique destination. To learn more about how you can actively support sustainable tourism  and how LivTours is contributing, click here.

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When you book a LivTours Private Tour or Experience, you are guaranteed a dedicated, expert guide that allows you the flexibility to start your tour at a time which is convenient for you, making planning easy. Our private tours ensure that you will get a tailored experience to meet all your needs so we go at your pace, perfect for families with younger children, elderly, or individuals with accessibility needs. Please be advised that all private tours begin at a base price starting at two people*. Prices are inclusive of entry tickets where applicable. *Some Ferrari private experiences are inclusive of one person only.

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One Way Pick-Up Transfer Service
With the one way pick up service, your driver will pick you up directly from your accommodation and drive you to the meeting point where you will be greeted by your tour guide. Guarantee stress-free. One way only.
starting from 105 €
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  • Amazing what is underground Rome

    The catacombs are fascinating and even a little spooky. It's just amazing how many there are and how extensive they all are. Having taken the private tour, there was special attention given to our kids, who thought the whole experience really cool! We couldn't have been happier with this tour. Strongly recommend!

    - Maggy
  • Captivating

    The tour guide was great. Very informative and you could tell he had a passion for what he does. Enjoyed the exclusive access to private rooms. It's quite captivating. Recommend this tour: very historically impressive and worthy in all respects.

    - Peter S.
  • Highly recommend

    We loved the Catacombs night tour we booked through LivItaly. Shannon was so much fun and so knowledgeable. We've taken tours where the guide is just following a script. Shannon's tour was so much better!! She was really into the subject matter and her enthusiasm was contagious. The catacombs are fascinating and it's amazing that there is still so much to see after all these thousands of years. We highly recommend this tour and this tour company!

    - Betty Ann
  • A must do

    Very interesting and enjoyable tour. Shannon an excellent guide. An history major as many of the Livitaly guides have been. We had the catacombs to ourselves as we had special permission to enter after hours. We also had unique access to additional areas. A must do on any trip to Rome

    - Lisbeth
  • Unique experience

    Luca was an excellent guide on our Catacombs night tour. We had exclusive entry into catacombs and learned so much about this particular aspect of ancient roman life. A very interesting and unique tour!

    - NealS.
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By selecting Choose Dates Later / Buy as Gift at booking, any tour can be purchased without fixed dates. This is the perfect option if you want to purchase your tour as a gift for a loved one, or if you are in the pre-planning phase of your vacation. After booking, you will receive a Travel Voucher Code and full instructions on how to schedule your tours when ready. Once your travel plans are confirmed, you can easily use the Travel Voucher Code on the LivTours website to formally schedule your tours. You can find out more here.

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