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Skip the crowds with exclusive access to Bernini’s hidden staircase and papal rooms on this private tour. You’ll see the Holy Manger and ancient mosaics while hearing the legend of Rome's miracle snow.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Please arrive at our office (Via Cavour, 196, 00184 Roma RM, Italy) to confirm your check-in. From there, our guide will escort you directly to the Santa Maria Maggiore museum.
Upon completing the tour, your guide will bid you farewell at Piazza di Santa Maria Maggiore (00185 Roma RM, Italy). You will then have free time to take photos and explore the area alone at your own pace.
Ticket Redemption Point
Via Cavour, 196
Itinerary
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1Papal Basilica of Saint Mary Major
What You Will See? Ancient Mosaics: Stunning 5th-century biblical scenes and a Renaissance ceiling gilded with the first gold from the Americas. The Holy Relic: The Crypt of the Nativity, housing wood fragments believed to be from Jesus’ manger. The Loggia & Bernini: Exclusive access to the upper Loggia with its "Miracle of the Snow" mosaics and Bernini’s hidden spiral staircase. Papal History: The tombs of several popes and the final resting place of Gian Lorenzo Bernini.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- 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.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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