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Group sizeUp to 15 travelers
Overview
Experience an exclusive after-hours journey through Santa Maria Maggiore, one of Rome's cherished papal basilicas. Enjoy rare access to areas typically closed to the public, including Bernini's spiral staircase, the Loggia with shimmering golden mosaics, the Hall of the Popes, and rooftop terraces offering panoramic views of Rome's skyline and the basilica's towering 275-foot bell tower.
Inside, discover the sacred Holy Door, the revered Manger relics in a crystal reliquary beneath the altar, papal tombs, and a gilded ceiling crafted with gold from the New World. Admire breathtaking mosaics from the 5th and 14th centuries, portraying Mary as Queen of Heaven.
This intimate tour provides a rare opportunity to explore one of Rome's most iconic churches, free from crowds and illuminated in serene, nighttime splendor.
Options
Private Tour UPGRADE
Private Tour: An expert guide for your group only
Semi-Private Option
What's included
Bernini’s Tomb
Mosaics and Ceiling
Exclusive Small Group of 6 people
Loggia Mosaics
Special Access after public closure
Highlights of the Basilica
Hall of the Popes
Relics of the Manger and Saint Jerome
Sistine Chapel
Bernini’s Staircase
Rooftop Terraces
Paulina Bonaparte’s Tomb
Top rated Expert Guide
Icon of the Salus Populi Romani
Borghese Chapel
What to expect
Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore
1h · Admission ticket included
Loggia Mosaics
Hall of the Popes
Rooftop Terraces
Bernini’s Staircase
Icon of the Salus Populi Romani
Paulina Bonaparte’s Tomb
Bernini’s Tomb
Relics of the Manger and Saint Jerome
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
In front of the fountain beneath the “Column of Peace,” in Piazza di Santa Maria Maggiore.
End point
In front of the fountain beneath the “Column of Peace,” in Piazza di Santa Maria Maggiore.
Additional information
Wheelchair accessible
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The tour is wheelchair accessible, but not for all places during the tour. There is an elevator to the Loggia level but nothing to the Terrace level. There is partial accessibility—a person in a wheelchair could visit the Basilica main level, the Loggia, and the Room of the Popes but could not access the terrace level at all. They would experience the "alone" feeling of the Basilica but would have to wait while the rest of the tour went to the terrace level.
Places of worship have strict dress code requirements for entry. All participants are required to have shoulders and knees covered (no tank tops or short dresses) to enter.
Please note: For safety reasons, children under 7 years old are not permitted on the terraces, and therefore, we are unable to accept bookings for guests with children under 7 years old. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.
The minimum number required is 2 travelers.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
