Santa Maria Maggiore: Rome's Iconic Basilica Tour

Explore Santa Maria Maggiore Basilica with exclusive access, expert guidance, and stunning views. Discover Rome’s treasures effortlessly. Book your unforgettable tour today.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore - Discover one of Rome’s most captivating landmarks with a knowledgeable tour guide who will illuminate its rich history. As the sole Papal Basilica in Rome to maintain its original paleochristian structure since 432 A.D., this remarkable site is adorned with stunning mosaics, frescoes, and architectural marvels…
What's Included
  • Ticket for Liberian Museum
  • Ticket for exclusive access to the Dome area
Additional Information

Explore the awe-inspiring Santa Maria Maggiore, a cherished Papal Basilica in Rome, where history, art, and spirituality converge for an unforgettable experience. Enjoy exclusive access, expert guidance, and seamless entry, eliminating concerns about long lines, confusing schedules, or missing the basilica’s treasures.
Marvel at the exquisite mosaics and…

Location
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
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Joseph_g
Sep 17, 2025
Agnese was a wonderful... - Agnese was a wonderful tour guide sharing a wealth of Italian history information !! Wonderful tour!!
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Noriv845
Jul 31, 2025
A visit to Santa Maria Mangiore Basilica. - My family including my mother and my father main reason why we chose Santa Maria Magiore Basilica is to visit the burial place of the former Pope Francis. Little did we know there is more to this church with the knowledgeable guided tour of Alicia.
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I2172rmmichelm
Jun 20, 2025
The Basilica is a must-see gem! - This was our favorite tour in Rome. Yes, we saw the Vatican, the Sistine Chapel, and the Colosseum. But, the Basilica was a special gem. The view from the dome was spectacular! Our guide was enthusiastic about the history, the art, and the religious meaning. The art in the Basilica was awe-inspiring, but unlike the Sistine Chapel we had a very knowledgeable guide who interpreted and explained what we were looking at. It was very moving. We can understand why this was Pope Francis' favorite church and why he wanted to be buried there. Don't worry about the long lines to see Pope Francis' grave, the tour is totally separate. We felt like we had the whole church to ourselves!
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Maria_e
Jun 11, 2025
The sanctuary is sumptuous and... - Sumptuous the sanctuary and its dome, an excellent guide, although the tuor started somewhat late, it took a lot of advantage since we were only 5 people, so the boy answered all our questions
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Louann_r
May 13, 2025
Fantastic guide!!! - Our guide was exceptional! He was quick to notice we had a question and was a so gracious and knowledgeable with his answers. Fantastic experience!
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John_p
Sep 26, 2025
Art history Detail - Our tour was very heavy on the history and context of the artwork inside the church. This tour takes you to the roof which was really cool but NOT the crypt. Also, the guide did not even mention Pope Francis until asked, although it was pretty obvious how to find the tomb if that is your primary interested. If you just want to visit the tomb and/or just see the church, the only real value of this tour is the skip-the-line, which was quite lone.
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).