Attractions & guided tours

Santa Maria Maggiore Basilica of Rome tickets and guided tour

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Language: English

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Duration: 1 hour

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Do this because

See and learn about incredible historical sights in just 45 minutes
Feel organized by having access to Santa Maria Maggiore Basilica and a guide booked
Admire the distinctive features of The Renaissance ceiling, The church mosaics, and Jesus’ Crib relic
Experience a view of the bell tower

What to expect

Explore a Vatican territory without being in Vatican City. Discover a church where classical antiquity, Christianity and modernity meet with this 45 minute guided tour.

Meet the striking bell tower from the beginning, and a ceiling was decorated with the first gold brought back to Europe from the New World.

You'll also see intricate mosaics which depict scenes from Jesus’ childhood and what is said to be from his manger. Learn some of the most interesting historical facts as you observe this informative compact tour for an experience that you'll never forget.

What's included

Guided tour
Headsets (to hear the guide)
Entrance ticket

Where

Piazza di Santa Maria Maggiore, Rome, Metropolitan City of Rome, Italy

Meeting point:

Please meet the local guide, who will be holding a "Loving Rome" orange flag, 15 minutes before the start time at Piazza di Santa Maria Maggiore. The location is in the between via Gioberti (Esquilino district) and via Merulana (Esquilino-Monti). You'll be taken through the main entrance and there will be an official employee that accompanies you to enter the basilica.

What to remember

Due to uneven and steep surfaces, the activity is unsuitable for anyone with walking difficulties, wheelchair users or strollers
It’s recommended to wear comfortable shoes, weather-appropriate clothing that covers the shoulders and knees (if your clothing does not comply with the rules, you may be denied entry)
Please note, luggage, backpacks or large bags, umbrellas, tripods, animals, weapon or sharp objects, unaccompanied minors, food and drink (except water) are not permitted to enter
There is an airport-style security. During high season, the wait may be up to 30 minutes
Late arrivals will not be accommodated
Photography with a flash is not allowed inside. The staff are authorized to delete any files taken

Provider

Loving Rome

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

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