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Santa Maria Maggiore Basilica and Dome Guided Tour
(6) Reviews
Roma
Important Information
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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children under 7 years old are not allowed to the dome area
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Visit the breathtaking Santa Maria Maggiore, one of Rome’s most revered Papal Basilicas, where history, art, and faith come together in an unforgettable experience. With exclusive access, expert guidance, and hassle-free entry, there’s no need to worry about long queues, confusing itineraries, or missing the basilica’s treasures.
Admire stunning mosaics and frescoes as your knowledgeable guide brings centuries of stories to life, explore the Liberian Museum, home to priceless relics and masterpieces.
The highlight of your journey is exclusive access to the terraces, offering a rare opportunity to stand on one of the highest points in Rome. From here, take in a breathtaking view of Rome as ...
Highlights
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English & 3 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English & 3 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Headsets to clearly hear your tour guide throughout the visit.
Ticket for exclusive access to the Dome area
Ticket for Liberian Museum
Tour Guide
Meeting Points
Departure
Piazza di Santa Maria Maggiore
Meet your host holding a light blue flag that read 'INSIDE OUT ITALY' in front of the Obelisk in Piazza Santa Maria Maggiore
Return
Santa Maria Maggiore Basilica and Dome Guided Tour
(6) Reviews
Roma
About
Visit the breathtaking Santa Maria Maggiore, one of Rome’s most revered Papal Basilicas, where history, art, and faith come together in an unforgettable experience. With exclusive access, expert guidance, and hassle-free entry, there’s no need to worry about long queues, confusing itineraries, or missing the basilica’s treasures.
Admire stunning mosaics and frescoes as your knowledgeable guide brings centuries of stories to life, explore the Liberian Museum, home to priceless relics and masterpieces.
The highlight of your journey is exclusive access to the terraces, offering a rare opportunity to stand on one of the highest points in Rome. From here, take in a breathtaking view of Rome as ...
Highlights
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English & 3 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English & 3 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Headsets to clearly hear your tour guide throughout the visit.
Ticket for exclusive access to the Dome area
Ticket for Liberian Museum
Tour Guide
Meeting Points
Departure
Piazza di Santa Maria Maggiore
Meet your host holding a light blue flag that read 'INSIDE OUT ITALY' in front of the Obelisk in Piazza Santa Maria Maggiore
Step into one of Rome’s most awe-inspiring landmarks with an expert tour guide who will bring its fascinating history to life. As the only one of Rome’s four Papal Basilicas to preserve its original paleochristian structure since 432 A.D, this extraordinary site is filled with breathtaking mosaics, frescoes, and architectural wonders that tell a story spanning centuries.
Your guide will share fascinating stories about the many popes and world-renowned artists who contributed to Santa Maria Maggiore, transforming it into a masterpiece that is not only sacred but also houses artistic treasures as the The Sacred Cradle by Valadier, an exquisite silver and crystal reliquary, said to contain fragments of Jesus’ manger.
30 minutes
2
Museo del Tesoro Liberiano
Your journey continues inside the Liberian Museum, an extraordinary area that preserves the artistic, historical, and spiritual heritage of the basilica. This area provides a deeper understanding of Santa Maria Maggiore’s significance through a collection of priceless relics, sacred artifacts, and remarkable artworks.
30 minutes
3
Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore
The highlight of the tour will be the exclusive dome area, where you will make your way to one of the highest points in Rome. From this privileged spot, standing on the highest hill in the city, you will enjoy breathtaking 360-degree views of Rome. Your guide will point out the most important landmarks and share fascinating stories that reveal the city’s secrets and hidden gems.
