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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Guided Tour

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Why you’ll love this…

See and learn about incredible historical sights in just 45 minutes
Feel organized by having access to Santa Maria Maggiore Basilica and a guided book
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 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 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 who accompanies you to enter the basilica.

What to remember

Accessibility:

Due to uneven and steep surfaces, the activity is unsuitable for anyone with walking difficulties and wheelchair users

Not allowed:

Shorts, short skirts and sleeveless shirts
Luggage, backpacks, or large bags
Strollers, umbrellas, tripods, any weapon or sharp objects
Photography with a flash is not allowed inside. Staff are authorized to delete any files taken
Animals
Food and drinks (except water)

Know in advance:

Upon entry, it is mandatory to pass through an airport-like security system. In high season, the wait can last up to 30 minutes
Late arrivals will not be accepted

Remember to bring:

It’s recommended to wear comfortable shoes and weather-appropriate clothing that covers the shoulders and knees. If your clothing does not comply with the rules, you may be denied entry

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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