Guided Tour

The guided tour of the Papal Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore is an immersive experience lasting approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes, designed for those who wish to discover one of the most extraordinary places of the Christian faith. Accompanied by an expert guide, you will admire not only the imposing basilica and its magnificent 5th-century mosaics but also areas that are normally not accessible to the public, such as the Loggia of Blessings, the Hall of Popes, the staircase designed by Gian Lorenzo Bernini, and the new Liberian Historical Museum.
The tour will take you through the millennia-old history of the basilica, recounting the legend of its foundation by the Virgin Mary, and will allow you to discover authentic masterpieces of art and sacred relics, such as the Holy Cradle of the Nativity. A particularly significant moment of the tour will be the visit to the tomb of Pope Francis, located within the basilica, where pilgrims can pause in reflection before the Pope’s burial place.
The tour is available in Italian, English, and Spanish, in small groups of up to 20 people, to ensure an intimate and authentic experience. It is possible to rent headphones for €1.50 per person.
Book your guided tour now and experience a unique journey of faith, art, and history at the Papal Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore.