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Rome Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore Full Experience 2 hr

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  • Rome, Italy
  • 2 hrs
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Explore Rome’s Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, from its fifth-century mosaics to the Bethlehem Nativity Scene and museum areas.

About this tour

Step into more than 15 centuries of art and history at Rome’s Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore. This richly layered landmark brings early Christian, medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque architecture together beneath one roof, with remarkable fifth-century mosaics among its most celebrated treasures.

During this 120-minute visit, explore the basilica’s main areas with a guide and radio equipment for clear listening. The experience also takes you to the Bethlehem Nativity Scene, a relic of deep devotional significance, and into the museum areas, where artifacts, relics, and artworks add context to the basilica’s story. Meet the reception staff and guide in front of the basilica, then look for the tour leader’s sign and agency logo.

Choose this Rome Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore experience to see its artistic and spiritual heritage up close. Book your visit and discover the details that make this historic sanctuary so compelling.

Highlights

  • Admire fifth-century mosaics among the basilica’s most treasured works
  • Visit the Bethlehem Nativity Scene
  • Explore the basilica’s museum areas
  • Discover layers of architecture spanning more than 15 centuries

What's included

Included

  • Access to the fifth-century mosaics and main areas of the basilica
  • Radio guides
  • Visit to the Bethlehem Nativity Scene
  • Entrance to the museum areas
  • Visit to the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore

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Important information

  • Meet the reception staff and guide in front of the basilica
  • Look for the tour leader holding a tour sign with the agency logo
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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