Visit with direct access to Santa Maria Maggiore and Museum Areas

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1 hour 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: German and 4 more

The tour includes access to the Museum Areas which allows us direct access to the Basilica.
The ticket includes free admission to the Loggia delle Blessings, Hall of the Popes, Bernini Staircase and the Liberian Museum.

What's Included

Radio to Listen to the Guide
Ticket for the Museum Areas

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

The reception staff will wait for customers in front of the Basilica with a flag with the agency's logo.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Ticket Redemption Point

Papal Basilica of Saint Mary Major

Itinerary

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes (approximately)
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    Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore

    Inside the Basilica: Millennial mosaics : Mosaic cycles of the fifth century which are among the most valuable in the world for state of preservation and historical importance. Layered architecture: The interior has an early Christian structure, the exterior has a Baroque facade and the tallest Romanesque bell tower in Rome. Religious treasures: It houses the relic of the Holy Cradle (the Bethlehem nativity scene) and the famous Salus Populi Romani icon. The "Miracle of the Snow": Legend has it that it was built where it snowed inexplicably on August 5, an event recalled every year with a rain of white petals. Inside the Museum Areas there is a visit whose entrance ticket includes free admission to the Loggia delle Blessings, Hall of the Popes, Bernini's Staircase and the Liberian Museum.

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included

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
Supplied by Maxel Tour

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Private and Luxury
Walking Tours
Ports of Call Tours
City Tours
Shore Excursions
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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