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Rome St. Mary Major Basilica Private Tour

TourTruth score 7.2 out of 10

AverageTop 40% in Rome

2 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

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

Explore Rome’s Basilica of St. Mary Major with a private guide, admire its revered icon and High Altar, and see the tomb of Pope Francis.

About this tour

Discover Rome’s Basilica of St. Mary Major on a private guided visit to one of the city’s most treasured papal basilicas. In 60 minutes, explore sacred spaces and hear about the history and devotion woven into this landmark. Your guide leads you to the revered Salus Populi Romani icon and the High Altar, with time to take photos and videos at your own pace. The tour also offers the opportunity to see the tomb of Pope Francis, adding a poignant connection to the basilica’s continuing spiritual significance. Meet your guide at Gelateria Aurora, a convenient starting point near the heart of Rome. With a private guide and a focused route through the basilica’s most sacred highlights, this Rome St. Mary Major Basilica Private Tour offers an intimate way to experience an important place of worship. Make time for this memorable Rome St. Mary Major Basilica Private Tour and discover its sacred highlights firsthand.

Highlights

  • Admire the Salus Populi Romani icon and the High Altar
  • Explore the basilica’s most sacred highlights with a private guide
  • See the tomb of Pope Francis
  • Take photos and videos at your own pace

What's included

Included

  • Private guided tour of the Basilica of St. Mary Major
  • Visit to the basilica’s most sacred highlights
  • Opportunity to see the Salus Populi Romani icon and the High Altar
  • Opportunity to see the tomb of Pope Francis
  • Free time for photos and videos

Not included

  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities and tips

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Important information

  • Wheelchair accessible, including all areas and surfaces
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
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  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Meet your guide at Gelateria Aurora

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 5.00 from 2 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 7.2. Top 40% in Rome means it ranks in the top 40% of tours in Rome by this score.

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