Explore Santa Maria Maggiore Guided Tour or Self Guided Visit

Rome, Italy

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5+ bookings last month.

30 minutes to 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Offered in: English

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Overview

Immerse yourself in the rich history of Santa Maria Maggiore, one of Rome’s most stunning basilicas, on a guided or self-guided visit. Choose a guided tour with expert storytellers or a self-guided visit that includes access to the dome for panoramic city views. Admire remarkable fifth-century mosaics and impressive baroque architecture in this essential Roman landmark.

Guided or self-guided tour of Santa Maria Maggiore’s stunning mosaics
Option to climb the dome for breathtaking panoramic views of Rome
Explore one of Rome’s four major basilicas with a rich history and art
Includes tickets, an expert guide, and headsets for an immersive visit

What's Included

Ticket
Guide
Headsets
Dome tickets if you choose this option

tips
Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Papal Basilica of Saint Mary Major
P.za di Santa Maria Maggiore, 00100 Roma RM, Italy
We will meet you up at the arrival hall. The host will be waiting for you with a sign with the provider name

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Ticket Redemption Point

Papal Basilica of Saint Mary Major, P.za di Santa Maria Maggiore, 00100 Roma RM, Italy

Itinerary

Santa Maria Maggiore

1 hour 50 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Not recommended for travelers with back problems

Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

Reviews

3.5

based on 4 reviews

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Bad experience

Herbert_R, May 2026

Lost my money a day before the trip , Dario call me to let me know the top of the cúpula is close and u need to reschedule so I did with him for next day al 5 pm according he recommend to me after next day at 330 pm he sent to me the voucher for the trip , I when to the Basilica around 435 pm to may sure be early because according to to the voucher said I need to be there 15 minutes before the trip when I stop to the registration desk the lady was there said to see the top view I need to be there before 4:30 pm because tha the last group came enjoy the top roof if I want I can enjoy the museum but only I will have 30 minutes to do it because the will close soon , I try several time to reach Dario but he never answered u request to give back my money for this trip

Disappointing Experience

lrtayloe, Apr 2026

We had limited communications that were confusing and left us without any guidance when we reach Santa Maria Maggiore. We thought we were meeting someone for a guided tour. Instead, after approaching several employees with our voucher, we were given tickets and told where to go on our own.