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Rome St Mary Major Basilica Pilgrim Tour 1 hr

TourTruth score 6.5 out of 10

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24 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • Rome, Italy
  • 1 hr
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Explore St Mary Major with an expert Catholic guide, venerating sacred relics and admiring ancient mosaics on a one-hour pilgrimage.

About this tour

Discover St Mary Major, one of Rome’s four Major Basilicas, on a one-hour Marian pilgrimage. With an expert Catholic guide, explore a historic shrine where sacred art and devotion meet. Venerate the Holy Crib relics associated with Christ’s Nativity and see the Salus Populi Romani icon, attributed by Catholic tradition to St Luke. Admire the basilica’s ancient mosaics and visit the tomb of Pope St Pius V as your guide shares the stories and significance behind these treasured sights. This Rome St Mary Major Basilica Pilgrim Tour offers a focused introduction to the basilica’s enduring importance as a Marian shrine. Meet by the fountain in front of the basilica, and download WhatsApp so you can stay in touch with your guide if any issues arise. Explore the sacred history of Rome with a guided visit to St Mary Major.

Highlights

  • Venerate the Holy Crib relics associated with Christ’s Nativity
  • See the Salus Populi Romani icon, attributed by Catholic tradition to St Luke
  • Admire the basilica’s ancient mosaics
  • Visit the tomb of Pope St Pius V
  • Hear an expert Catholic guide explain the shrine’s sacred art and history

What's included

Included

  • Expert Catholic guide
  • All fees and taxes

Not included

  • Guide gratuity
  • Transport to or from the tour

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Important information

  • Meet by the fountain in front of the basilica
  • What3Words meeting location: chemistry.ember.braked
  • Download WhatsApp for real-time communication if any issues arise
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 4.58 from 24 reviews. We place that rating among all Viator ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.

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  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 6.5.

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