Medieval Mosaics Tour in Rome including St. Mary Major & St. Praxedes Basilicas

5.0 (2 reviews) Rome, Italy
Duration2h
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Italian, French, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Experience the highlights of the Medieval Basilicas, Mosaic and arts that you will discover in Rome, the secret tombs of famous Pope and sculptor. For the duration of the tour, your private guide will tell you more about the history of these important religious sites and discuss some of the masterpieces which can be found inside.

What's included

  • local guide

What to expect

  1. Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore
    45m · Admission ticket included
    The Basilica of Saint Mary Major , or church of Santa Maria Maggiore, is a Major papal basilica as well as one of the Seven Pilgrim Churches of Rome and the largest Catholic Marian church in Rome, Italy.
  2. 10m
    The leading sculptor of his age, and one of the greatest sculptors of all time.​He was interred, without pomp or ceremony, in the family crypt in the church of St.Mary Major.
  3. 15m
    The Pauline Chapel, or also called the Borghese Chapel, is the largest chapel in the left aisle of the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore.
  4. Basilica di Santa Prassede
    20m · Admission ticket included
    The church incorporates mosaic decoration that mark it among the oldest churches in Rome. A church near this site was present since the fifth century, but the church in its current place and general layout was commissioned by Pope Hadrian I around the year 780 to house the relics (bones) of Saint Praxedes.
  5. 15m
    The chapel of San Zenone is a church in Rome, in the Monti district, which is accessed from the right aisle of the basilica of Santa Prassede.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

You will meet the guide below of the Obelisk in front of St.Mary Major Basilica holding a placard with Tour written on it.

End point

The tour ends in this Basilica.

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • A dress code is required to enter places of worship/churches and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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