English Guided Tour of Rome's Santa Maria Maggiore Papal Basilica
Do this because
- Discover the history of the Santa Maria Maggiore Papal Basilica with an expert guide
- Admire the aisle's mosaics while listening to stories from the Old Testament
- Visit the Benediction Loggia and the Room of the Popes
What to expect
Enjoy an official, English guided tour through the Papal Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore.
Together with an expert guide, you will discover one of the most important Papal Basilicas in Rome, the one where the first Christmas Eve's mass has been celebrated. For centuries, Popes have gone to the Basilica keeping this custom. The legend tells that Giovanni, a rich, but childless Roman patrician, decided with his wife to dedicate a church to the Virgin Mary, appeared in their dreams. A miracle would have shown the site where to build the church. Pope Liberius had also the same dream and, on the following day, went to the Esquiline to find the hill covered with snow. The miracle of the snow is still commemorated on August 5, every year, with a special celebration involving white petals that, getting released into the air from the top of the Basilica, create a truly evocative and must-see effect.
This guided tour's complete itinerary will include: the Papal Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, the Benediction Loggia, the Room of the Popes, Bernini's Staircase and the Historic Liberian Museum.
Important to know
Know in advance:
- the dress code requires your shoulders and knees to be covered
What’s included
Guided tour
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Location
Provider
Ticketstation srl
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Opening hours: Our team is available from 10.00 to 18.00 CET
Phone number: +44 121 468 3145
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