Early Bird Tour Santa Maria Maggiore & Underground

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Beat the crowds with exclusive early morning access to the Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore, Pope Francis' most beloved church and one of Rome's four Papal Basilicas, before it opens to the public.

Expert-guided intimate experience through the Loggia of Blessings featuring the rare mosaic of the Miracle of the Snow, the stunning Bernini Staircase, the historic Hall of the Popes, and the museum housing precious liturgical treasures, ancient manuscripts, and the world's first nativity scene.

Explore hidden underground chambers in the archaeological excavations, where a preserved Roman domus, medieval foundations, and paleochristian remains reveal 2,000 years of continuous history.

Access to restricted areas within the basilica's magnificent Baroque interior, home to the tombs of Pope Francis and Bernini, plus the legendary Holy Crib containing authentic fragments of Baby Jesus' manger.

Perfect for history lovers seeking an authentic, peaceful Rome experience in serene morning light.

Thông tin khác

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

The underground area is not suitable for visitors with reduced mobility or those who suffer from claustrophobia. Participation in this part of the tour is optional, but the ticket price remains the same.

Chính sách hủy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Bao gồm

Audio headsets to ensure you can hear the guide clearly at all times

Guided tour conducted by a professional, licensed guide

Early entry at 7:25 AM, before regular opening hours — exclusive by Tourismotion

Ticket to the Archaeological Area, with access to the undergrounds

Check-in assistance on-site, with Tourismotion staff easily recognizable by branded T-shirts

Ticket to the Museum Areas, including the Loggia of Blessings, the Bernini staircase, and the museum

Tips

Transfers

Terrance

Cần Quan Tâm

Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore

• Experience exclusive early access to the Basilica, before regular opening hours — a rare opportunity available only through Tourismotion • Enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of the early morning, when the Basilica is at its most serene and photogenic • Discover the legend of the miraculous August snowfall that inspired the founding of the church • Learn about Pope Francis’s deep devotion to this Basilica, which he visited frequently during his papacy and where he chose to be buried after his death • Admire 5th-century mosaics and uncover symbolic details hidden in the chapel ceilings • Explore the Basilica’s lesser-known areas, including the Loggia of Blessings, the Hall of the Popes, and the museum • Descend into the underground archaeological area, where early Christian remains and medieval chapels reveal the Basilica’s ancient layers

1 hour 20 minutes • Bao Gồm Vé

Tùy chọn

Early Bird Tour Santa Maria Maggiore & Underground

Đánh giá

5.00

2 đánh giá

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Amazing!
ailisf2025,
3 thg 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I highly recommend this tour, there is a lot of history behind such a colossal monument, our wonder and charm would not have been the same without Matilda, our guide, an enthusiastic person of art history who immerses you in the most important events of the time!
Very good!
527carlaandread,
25 thg 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I did the Colosseum tour with Giulia... it was very kind and funny, as well as explaining very well! Well Enterprise, respond quickly x WhatsApp if you have any questions!