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Skip the linePriority entrance
Overview
Uncover centuries of art, faith, and history on a guided tour of the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, an architectural masterpiece offering iconic views across Rome. Meet your local guide near the entrance and step directly inside this sacred sanctuary.
Marvel at 5th-century mosaics depicting biblical scenes along the nave and apse. Walk beneath gold-coffered ceilings while hearing the legend of the miraculous August snowfall. Descend toward the high altar to view the Crypt of the Nativity, which holds historic wooden relics.
Explore the resting places of historical and spiritual figures, including the tomb of Baroque master Gian Lorenzo Bernini and the simple marble resting place of Pope Francis, situated near the revered icon of Mary Salus Populi Romani.
Options
Santa Maria Maggiore Guided Tour in English
Reserved Entry Only
Entry Only : This option is NOT a guided tour
Basilica & Museums Entry : Entry to the main Basilica floor and all public museum areas, including the Hall of Popes and Loggia of the Blessings.
What's included
Licensed professional tour guide
Headsets for clear audio throughout the tour
Personal expenses, food, and drinks
Dome or terrace
This activity does not skip any lines
What to expect
Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore
Admission ticket included
Explore the Papal Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, a UNESCO-listed landmark and one of Rome’s four major papal basilicas. Your visit includes:
Basilica Interior: Admire the 5th-century mosaics, the golden Renaissance ceiling, and the intricate Cosmatesque floors.
Sacred Treasures: View the "Holy Crib" (Sacra Culla) relic and the venerated "Salus Populi Romani" icon.
Historic Tombs: Pay respects at the final resting place of Pope Francis and the tomb of the legendary sculptor Gian Lorenzo Bernini.
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore
Piazza di Santa Maria Maggiore 42, Rome, 00185, Italy
