Santa Maria Maggiore Basilica tickets with escorted entrance

Free cancellation

Place: Rome

Duration: 1 hour

Language: English

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Entrance Fees Included

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Enjoy skip-the-line, escorted access to the Santa Maria Maggiore Basilica
Includes access to Loggia of Benedictions, Room of the Popes, Bernini’s stairs & Historic Liberian Museum
Marvel at the Renaissance ceiling, the church mosaics & Jesus’ Crib relic

What to expect

Discover the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore at your own pace with a helpful host who will give you useful information and escort you through the entrance, minimizing wait time and hassle!. This miraculous place was founded through an astonishing event. The apparition of the Virgin Mary in a dream of a roman patrician followed by a snowfall in the middle of summer.

Considered an absolute masterpiece of early Christian art and architecture with the beauty of its mosaics, frescoes and sculptures. The Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore stands on the top of the Esquiline hill that holds several precious relics. See world reknowned relic of the Holy Crib, shards from the Holy Manger, a piece of the True Cross, and the tombs of St. Matthew, St. Jerome, and Pope Pius V. Marvel by the elegance of the Loggia of Benedictions on the second floor topped with a sculptural group.

And has a ceiling that is unpainted and coffered and has decorative reliefs that show the coat of arms of Pope Paul V. Explore Bernini’s spiral staircase, a renowned engineering feat. Visit the historic Liberian museum’s collection consists of the most precious objects of the Basilica, along with Liturgical vestments of the Popes.

Not suitable for wheelchair users and people with walking difficulties
Not advised for claustrophobic people
Please bring your passport or ID card with you
It is recommended to wear comfortable shoes and weather-appropriate clothing
Please note baby strollers, luggages (or large bags), backpacks, umbrellas, tripods, animals & potentially harmful ojects are NOT allowed on the premises
Wear clothing that covers at least the shoulders and knees ,If your clothing does not comply with the rules, you may be denied entry
All guests must undergo airport-style security. During high season the wait may be up to 30 minutes
Late arrivals will not be accommodated
Photography with a flash is not allowed inside. The staff are authorized to delete any files taken.
Food and drinks are not allowed, with the exception of water

What’s included

Skip-the-line tickets

Entrance ticket

On-site assistance

What’s not included

Tips (optional)

Hotel pick-up/drop-off

Audio guide

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Location

Piazza di Santa Maria Maggiore, Rome, Metropolitan City of Rome, Italy

Meeting point:

Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the activity starts The meeting point is at Piazza Santa Maria Maggiore. Located in the between via Gioberti (Esquilino district) and via Merulana (Esquilino-Monti). Our staff will be meeting you holding a “LOVING ROME” orange flag and escorting you through the main entrance and there will be an official employee that accompanies you entering the basilica.