English Guided Tour of Santa Maria Maggiore Basilica

• Embark on an exploration of one of the Seven Pilgrim Churches of Rome, the first dedicated to the Virgin Mary.

• Get hassle-free entrance to Santa Maria Maggiore Basilica and learn about the relics from the birth and lifetime of Christ with an optional English-speaking guide.

• Learn about the history of Christianity and the church, and experience the altar with 5 pieces of wood from Jesus' manger in Bethlehem.

• Choose to upgrade your ticket to include the escorted entrance to the Loggia of Benedictions or to attain skip-the-line access to the Santa Prassede Church.

• Fun Fact: Out of the four Patriarchal Basilicas in Rome, Santa Maria Maggiore is the only one to still preserve its original paleochristian design, albeit with considerable modifications.

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Timings

Guided Tour of Santa Maria Maggiore Basilica

• Daily: 10am, 12pm, 2pm, & 4pm

Santa Maria Maggiore Basilica & Loggia of Benedictions Guided Tour

• Daily: 10am, 12pm, 2pm & 4pm

**Santa Maria Maggiore Basilica Escorted Entrance + Access to Loggia of Benedictions **

• Daily: 10am, 12pm, 2pm & 4pm

Santa Maria Maggiore Basilica Guided Tour + Skip-the-line Tickets to Santa Prassede Church

• Mon to Sat: 10am & 4pm

• Sun: 4pm

• Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

• Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.

• Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your visit to avoid any delays.

Meeting Point

• Meet your guide at Piazza di Santa Maria Maggiore.

• Address: 00184 Rome, Metropolitan City of Rome, Italy.

• Landmark: Located in the between via Gioberti (Esquilino district) and via Merulana (Esquilino-Monti).

• Your guide will be holding an orange “LOVING ROME” flag and will escort you through the main entrance.

Get Directions to the Meeting Point

Getting There

By Bus

• The closest bus stop is S. Maria Maggiore. It is a quick 1-minute walk to the meeting point.

• Board buses 16, 70, 71, 75, 117 and more to get you there.

By Subway

• The closest subway station is Vittorio Emanuele. It is a quick 6-minute walk to the meeting point.

• Board subway line MEA to get you there.