Rome

Rome: Santa Maria Maggiore Basilica Guided Tour

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Santa Maria Maggiore Basilica Guided Tour
  • 1 hour
  • Offered in: English

Overview

    What's Included

    • Access to Santa Maria Maggiore Basilica
    • Expert guide
    • Headsets (if needed)
    • Hotel pick up and drop off
    • Gratuities

    Meeting and Pickup

    Meeting point

    • Piazza di Santa Maria Maggiore
      P.za di Santa Maria Maggiore, Roma RM, Italy

      Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the activity starts. The meeting point is at Piazza Santa Maria Maggiore. Your guide will meet you holding a “Loving Rome” flag.

    End point

    This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    Ticket Redemption Point

    Piazza di Santa Maria Maggiore, P.za di Santa Maria Maggiore, Roma RM, Italy

    What To Expect

    Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore

    1 hour Admission Ticket Included

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Near public transportation
    • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
    • What to bring: Comfortable shoes, Weather-appropriate clothing that covers the shoulders and knees
    • Not allowed: Shorts, Baby strollers, Luggage or large bags, Short skirts, Sleeveless shirts, Backpacks, Umbrellas, Tripod, Animals, Potentially dangerous objects
    • Know before you go: Wear clothing that covers at least the shoulders and knees ,If your clothing does not comply with the rules, you may be denied entry. All guests must undergo airport-style security. During high season the wait may be up to 30 minutes Late arrivals will not be accommodated Photography with a flash is not allowed inside. The staff are authorized to delete any files taken. Food and drinks are not allowed, with the exception of water.
    • Before the activity: Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the activity starts The meeting point is at Piazza Santa Maria Maggiore. Located in the between via Gioberti (Esquilino district) and via Merulana (Esquilino-Monti). Our staff will be meeting you holding a “LOVING ROME” flag and escorting you through the main entrance and there will be an official employee that accompanies you entering the basilica.
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

    • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
    • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
    • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
    • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

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    Reviews

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    Worth your time.
    Jeff_L, Apr 2024
    Tour guide was great and very personable. Mattia taylored the tour for my level of knowledge and religions. Also, loved the recommendations of more things to see in Rome. Basilica was impressive and worth seeing with a guide.
    Enjoyable and learned a lot
    Barbara_L, Mar 2024
    We had a fantastic tour guide - Fred or Federico. He was very knowledgeable and wanted to give us a great experience! Great tour!
    Great
    Patricia_B, Mar 2024
    Great explanations of the mosaics and history of the church! Our guide was very knowledgable and could answers every question that was asked including the year that the Barbarians began to invade Rome.
    Santa Maria Maggiore
    Marie_T, Feb 2024
    Our guide was fantastic and had so much knowledge about the church and its history. She was delightful as well!
    Tour
    james_f, Oct 2023
    Very informative although tour was less than one hour that was advertised . Guide was a bit late ……..
    Alicia - Santa Maria Maggiore Basilica English Guided Tour
    Janice_G, Aug 2023
    Alicia was our English guide for this tour and she was amazing! Great attitude and extremely informative. She was great at responding any extra questions we had. I would definitely recommend her for this tour and any other tours she guides!
    Excellent without the big crowds. Recommend your
    Paul_K, Jun 2023
    Our guide was excellent, very knowledgeable and passionate. The Basilica was beautiful and deeply spiritual compared to other churches in Rome that are overcrowded. Who could miss seeing the wood from the manger in a beautiful transparent urn. Definitely recommend doing this tour.
    Europe holiday
    Annie, May 2023
    The mosaics both on the floor and walls were amazing. Basilica was easy to find, short walk from Rome Termini. Lots of cafes nearby if you arrive early for tour.
    Stunning floors, ceiling, chapels - a must see!
    Julie_R, May 2023
    We enjoyed our visit and tour immensely. Our guide Agnese was so interesting, informative and enthusiastic!
    St. Maria Maggiore Basilica
    Daryl_W, Apr 2023
    Loved this tour! It was our very first tour we had scheduled on our trip and Alicia did not disappoint. We had a little issue finding her but after a quick message to the provider, they got us to her. She was very knowledgeable and we loved her! We highly recommend this tour!
    Excellent tourguide, blessed Basilica
    Robert_T, Jan 2023
    Frederico was an excellent English tourguide. Already outside while waiting he told about the foundation legend. Inside we heard about the reused marble, the popes and the two different iconography styles.
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