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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
Duration: 1h 15mins
Max group size: 20
Live guide: English, German, Italian, Spanish
Provider: Tiqets International B.V.
Registered address: James Wattstraat 77-P, 1097 DL, Amsterdam, NL
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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

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
Wednesday
07:00 - 18:45
Thursday
07:00 - 18:45
Basilica Papale di Santa Maria Maggiore
Piazza di Santa Maria Maggiore, 00126, Rome
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  • Rescheduling is not possible for this ticket.

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