Basilica of Santa Maria in Trastevere Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience the Basilica of Santa Maria in Trastevere. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

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While it’s free to visit the Basilica of Santa Maria in Trastevere on your own, affordable tours can help you learn more about the church with a guide. Walking tours of the Trastevere neighborhood, including the church, start at around US$45. You can also book private tours from about US$130.

Some claim that the Basilica of Santa Maria in Trastevere was the first place of Christian worship in Rome. It's believed that Pope Callixtus I built the first structure in the third century, while Pope Innocent II built the current structure in the 12th century with materials from the Baths of Caracalla (Terme di Caracalla).

Yes, there are notable artworks inside the Basilica of Santa Maria in Trastevere. The church’s golden mosaic facade is considered the star, but inside, there’s an additional mosaic in the apse and the Madonna della Clemenza panel painting. A sculpture of Saint Anthony, beautiful altarpieces, and other decorative elements round out the collection.

Yes, there are attractions near the Basilica of Santa Maria in Trastevere. Among them are the Villa Farnesina, Campo de’ Fiori, and Janiculum Hill (Gianicolo), one of the tallest hills in Rome and sometimes called “Rome’s Balcony.” The church is also in the heart of Trastevere, a destination in its own right.

Yes, there is a (semi-official) dress code for visiting the Basilica of Santa Maria in Trastevere: All churches in Italy expect visitors to dress modestly in clothing that covers the shoulders and knees. Wearing hats, sandals, shorts, or tank tops is considered inappropriate and is highly discouraged.