Basilica Santa Maria Maggiore : Guided Tour or Audio Guide

Duration1h - 1h 30m

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away

TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesGerman, English, Italian, French, Spanish

Group sizeUp to 8 travelers

Overview

Discover the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore! Choose the experience that suits you best and immerse yourself in 1,500 years of history, art and faith in the heart of Rome.

• Behold one of Rome’s four papal basilicas, with their golden roofs and mosaics, which are among the oldest and most valuable in Christendom.

• Visit the tomb of Pope Francis and learn about his deep devotion to this temple venerated by Popes over the centuries.

• With a guide and in a small group of up to 8 people, discover the treasures that house the basilica, such as the Lodge of Blessings, the Sacred Cradle, the Hall of Popes and the masterpieces of the museum.
• With the option of entrance + audio guide, you decide how much time to spend on the visit and what to see on your own and with complete flexibility

Options

Audioguide

Duration: 1 hour
Starting point:
Basilica of Saint Mary Major, Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore, 00185 Roma RM, Italy

Tour in Spanish

Semi-private guided tour 8 pax
Starting point:
Via Liberiana, 27, 00185 Roma RM, Italy

What's included

Input + audio guide (if selected)
Semi-private tour with guide and entrance to the museum rooms (if selected)

Tips
Collection
Access to the terrace
Anything not expressly stated in the description

What to expect

Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore
1h · Admission ticket included

With the entrance + audio guide, explore the heart of the basilica, admire the magnificent mosaics of the fifth century, which are among the oldest in Christendom, and the venerated relic of the Sacred Cradle. Discover the fascinating legend of the miraculous August snowfall that gave birth to the basilica and stop at the place Pope Francis has chosen for his eternal rest.
Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore
30m · Admission ticket included

If you prefer a more exclusive experience, choose the semi-private guided tour with a maximum of 8 people : an expert guide will reveal all the secrets of the basilica, including the tomb of Gian Lorenzo Bernini, and accompany you to an exclusive area, the Basilica Museum, where you can admire the majestic Hall of Popes, tour the famous Staircase of Bernini and look at the historic Lodge of Blessings, from where the pontiffs blessed the faithful.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

If you have purchased an audio-guided ticket, you can access the interior of the basilica directly (through the ticket reserved for those who have previously booked) showing the ticket received, even in electronic format.

Meeting point

For clients who have selected the semi-private guided tour option:
the meeting point is Via Liberiana 27, on the left side of the basilica, near the start of the access fences with reservation.
Our guide will carry a blue sign with the Tourismotion name and logo

End point

If you have purchased an audio-guided ticket, you can access the interior of the basilica directly (through the ticket reserved for those who have previously booked) showing the ticket received, even in electronic format.

End point

For clients who have selected the semi-private guided tour option:
the meeting point is Via Liberiana 27, on the left side of the basilica, near the start of the access fences with reservation.
Our guide will carry a blue sign with the Tourismotion name and logo

Additional information

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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