Rome : Basilica of St. Mary Major, Museum with Audio Guide & Lunch

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3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: German and 4 more

Discover the beauty and history of the Papal Basilica of Saint Mary Major, one of Rome's oldest and most important churches, with a self-guided visit including an audio guide, access to the Basilica, and its Museum Areas. Explore the magnificent nave, admire 5th-century mosaics, the coffered ceiling, the Sistine and Pauline Chapels, the revered Salus Populi Romani, the relics of the Holy Cradle, and the tombs of Pope Francis and Gian Lorenzo Bernini. Continue through the Museum Areas, including the Loggia of the Blessings, the Hall of the Popes, Bernini's Spiral Staircase, and the Liberian Museum, home to priceless sacred treasures. Before leaving, admire the Holy Door and the mosaics depicting the Miracle of the Snow. Complete your experience with a traditional Roman tasting lunch at Ristorante La Gallina Bianca, featuring a supplì, a trio of carbonara, artisanal gelato, water, and your choice of a glass of wine or beer.

What's Included

Entrance to Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore
Radios
1 supplì; 3 types of Carbonara; Gelato; 1 glass of wine/beer and water
Access to Panoramic Terraces
Licensed guide

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Papal Basilica of Saint Mary Major

Travellers will meet the staff in front of the Basilica who will welcome them with the Flag indicating the company logo.

End point

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore

    Self-guided tour of the Basilica and Museum Areas with an audio guide.

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 2

    Enjoy a traditional Roman tasting lunch featuring authentic local specialties.

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Audio Guides
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
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