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Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore: Guided Tour

Feel the history inspire you as you journey through 16 centuries

Opening hours

Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore

Saturday
07:00 - 18:45
Sunday
07:00 - 18:45
Monday
07:00 - 18:45
Tuesday
07:00 - 18:45
Wednesday
07:00 - 18:45
Thursday
07:00 - 18:45
Friday
07:00 - 18:45
  1. Duration 1h 15mins

  2. Live guide English, Italian, Spanish

  3. Max group size 20


Included

  • Guided Tour of Basilica Papale, Loggia delle Benedizioni, Sala dei Papi, Scala di Gian Lorenzo Bernini and the new Museo Storico Liberiano
  • Professional guide

The Papal Basilica of St. Mary Major has dominated the city of Rome for almost sixteen entire centuries. On this Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore Guided Tour you'll get the details on its fascinating history as you explore its cracks and crevices with an expert guide.

Discover how it was built after Pope Liberius had a vivid dream in which the Blessed Virgin appeared and suggested the place where the church was to be built. Talk about dreams coming true!

See the various particularities inside that make the Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore unique: the mosaics of the nave and apse; the numerous chapels, the High Altar and the Relic of the Holy Cradle.

  • Show your voucher for Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore Guided Tour at the entrance of Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore
Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore
Piazza di Santa Maria Maggiore, 00126, Rome
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  • You can rent earphones on spot, at a price of 1.50 euros per person (from Monday to Saturday 09.30 -17.00 and Sunday 12.30-17.00)
  • Get a full refund if you select a refundable ticket during checkout and cancel until 23:59 the day before you visit
  • Rescheduling is not possible for this ticket

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