Rome: Santa Maria Maggiore Basilica Guided Tour Group Tour in English
ID: GYG427683-770411
Category:
Country: Italy
Duration:
01:00 hours
Description
Join an official guided tour of the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore. Admire the Loggia delle Benedizioni, Gian Lorenzo Bernini's Staircase, the Hall of the Popes, and the Liberian Historical Museum.
Join a walking tour of the Basilica Papale di Santa Maria Maggiore, located on Esquiline Hill. Discover the secrets of this impressive monument, one of the four papal basilicas in Rome.
The Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore was built on the site where the Virgin Mary appeared in a dream of pope Liberius. This is also where a blanket of snow appeared on the hill in the middle of summer. Find out how the locals commemorate this miracle every year with white flower petals.
See the 14th-century bell tower, the highest bell tower in Rome standing tall at 75 meters. It is said that there are pieces of wood from Jesus' crib underneath the altar (Sacra Culla).
Visit the patriarchal basilica, which contains the funerary monuments of Pope Clement IX, Paul V, and Nicolas IV. Discover a number of other famous Catholics who are buried here as well, including saint Jerome and the artist Gian Lorenzo Bernini.
Highlights
- Marvel at the 5th-century mosaics of Santa Maria Maggiore
- Learn which famous Catholics are buried here
- Admire the 14th-century bell tower, the highest bell tower in Rome
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Go to the entrance of the Papal Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore on Piazza Santa Maria Maggiore and show your e-voucher to the reception staff at the Portico.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
