Why choose this tour ?
Enjoy an official english guided tour through the Papal Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore as you journey through the centuries. Here for the first time the Mass was celebrated on Christmas Eve and for centuries the Popes have gone to the Basilica keeping this custom. Don't you know that on August snow in Rome? According to a legend, every year on August 5th the miracle of snow is commemorated with a special celebration. You will admire also the Benediction Loggia, the Room of the Popes, Bernini's Staircase and the Historic Liberian Museum.
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What makes Santa Maria Maggiore Basilica Guided Tour a unique experience ?
The Basilica of Saint Mary Major is a major papal basilica as well as one of the Seven Pilgrim Churches of Rome and the largest Catholic Marian church in Rome, Italy. The basilica enshrines the venerated image of Salus Populi Romani, depicting the Blessed Virgin Mary as the health and protector of the Roman people, which was granted a canonical coronation by Pope Gregory XVI on August 15, 1838, accompanied by his papal bull Cælestis Regina.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please report to the entrance of the Papal Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore at Piazza Santa Maria Maggiore and show the voucher to the Reception Staff at the Portico (15 minutes before your scheduled timeslot).
- Dress code required: shoulders and knees has to be covered
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- Santa Maria Maggiore Basilica Guided Tour
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Santa Maria Maggiore Basilica Guided Tour Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- Headseats (if required)
- English guided tour
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- Food and drink
- Transportation
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by TOURISTATION.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Rome.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- This Tour is Rated 1 Stars based on 1 valid reviews on VIATOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 6 Travelers is accepted for booking.
Please report to the entrance of the Papal Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore at Piazza Santa Maria Maggiore and show the voucher to the Reception Staff at the Portico (15 minutes before of the scheduled time).
