Free Basilica, Catacombs by Ticket

At Sant'Agnese fuori le Mura one distinction is worth knowing: entry to the basilica is generally free, as with most churches in Rome, and lets you admire the famous apse mosaic and the interior. The catacombs below, however, are visited with a ticket and a guided tour, for reasons of conservation and orientation. The nearby Mausoleum of Santa Costanza is usually open to visitors as well (hours and costs are indicative, so check the official website).

Opening Hours

The basilica is generally open every day, on a split schedule (morning and afternoon), with possible changes for services. The catacombs keep their own hours, with closed days or time slots, and guided tours at set times (hours are indicative, so check the official website). It pays to plan ahead, especially to line up the basilica, the catacombs and the Mausoleum of Santa Costanza.

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What the Visit Includes

  • Basilica (free): the apse mosaic, the interior and the early Christian atmosphere.
  • Catacombs (ticket + guide): the underground galleries around the tomb of St Agnes.
  • Mausoleum of Santa Costanza: mosaics among the oldest in Christianity.

Always check the official website for the exact mix of hours and tickets, as they can change.

Tips for Your Visit

  • Line up the hours: the basilica, the catacombs and Santa Costanza all keep different schedules.
  • Catacombs with a guide: look up the times of the guided tours.
  • Dress comfortably: the catacombs are cool and damp, so bring a light jacket.
  • Dress respectfully: this is a place of worship (shoulders and knees covered).

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to visit Sant'Agnese fuori le Mura? The basilica is generally free to enter; the catacombs require a ticket with a guided tour. Costs are indicative: check the official website.

What are the basilica's hours? Generally open every day on a split schedule (morning and afternoon), with changes for services. Check the official website.

How do you visit the catacombs? With a ticket and a guided tour, at set times. It's best to look into it in advance to coordinate your visit.

Can you see Santa Costanza too? Yes, the Mausoleum of Santa Costanza is usually open to visitors, just steps from the basilica. Check hours and access on the official website.

Do I need to book? Not for the basilica; for the catacombs (guided tour) it can help to check the times and possibly book ahead.

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Article #513 · Category: Practical · Updated: May 2026