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Tickets for Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore: Guided Tour

Feel the history inspire you as you journey through 16 centuries

Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore
Open today: 07:00 - 18:45
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Duration: 1h 15mins
Max group size: 20
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Live guide: English, German, Italian, Spanish
Smartphone tickets accepted

What's included

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

Important information

* Appropriate attire is required; shoulders and knees must be covered to enter the cathedral
  • See the mosaics in the nave and hear stories from the Old Testament and the Triumphal Arch dating from the 5th century AD
  • Learn about the High Altar by Ferdinando Fuga, which was later enriched by the genius of Valadier
  • Discover the history of Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore's many chapels with an expert 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
  • 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)
Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore
Wednesday 07:00 - 18:45
Thursday 07:00 - 18:45
Friday 07:00 - 18:45
Saturday 07:00 - 18:45
Sunday 07:00 - 18:45
Monday 07:00 - 18:45
Tuesday 07:00 - 18:45
Basilica Papale di Santa Maria Maggiore
Piazza di Santa Maria Maggiore, 00126, Rome
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  • 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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Giuseppe Santo ,  Italy Italy
29 Dec 2023
Excellent
Visita molto interessante alla Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore.... Davvero molto interessante la sua storia.... Visita consigliatissimo!!!
Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore Guided Tour
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Widyawati,  Indonesia Indonesia
30 Apr 2023
Excellent
Love our guide Laura. She explain very clear, understand the history completely and give many insights. It is a must tour if you go to Rome, a quiet day from Vatican crowded. This beautiful...
Love our guide Laura. She explain very clear, understand the history completely and give many insights. It is a must tour if you go to Rome, a quiet day from Vatican crowded. This beautiful Basilica has long history.
Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore Guided Tour
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Alexis,  France France
06 Aug 2023
Good
Absolutely lovely place, a must watch in Rome! The guide was very nice and providing super great content information, altough it was probably a bit too much specialised for us (French tourists)...
Absolutely lovely place, a must watch in Rome! The guide was very nice and providing super great content information, altough it was probably a bit too much specialised for us (French tourists) because we are not like history/arts students specialised in Italian History
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