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Basilica Papale di Santa Maria Maggiore

Basilica Papale di Santa Maria Maggiore: Our most recommended tours and activities

Rome: City Sightseeing Hop-on Hop-off Bus with Audioguide

1. Rome: City Sightseeing Hop-on Hop-off Bus with Audioguide

Explore the Eternal City from a hop-on hop-off sightseeing bus with your 1 Day, 24, 48, or 72-hour ticket. Travel past the city's icons, leave the bus at any of the eight stops, and hop back on the next bus when you want to continue. Stay flexible while seeing all the amazing sights in Rome. Legend tells of Romulus and Remus and the 7 hills of Rome. Today the city is home to one of the world's largest churches, the Basilica di San Pietro of the Vatican, approached through a marvelous elliptical piazza. Among its other famous sights are the magnificent Colosseum, cinematic Trevi Fountain, and romantic Spanish Steps. With its vibrant café culture and quaint trattorias, Rome never fails to inspire. The full loop takes 100 minutes and you can jump off at any of the following points along the way: Location closest to our Bus Stops Terminal A Largo di Villa Peretti, Terminal B Largo di Villa Peretti or Terminal Piazza dei Cinquecento Santa Maria Maggiore San Giovanni in Laterano Colosseum Circo Massimo Piazza Venezia Largo Argentina Piazza Navona Vaticano (Castel Sant'Angelo) Piazza di Spagna (Fontana di Trevi)  Piazza Barberini Viale Enrico de Nicola (Stazione Termini)

Rome: Hop-On Hop-Off Panoramic Open Bus Ticket

2. Rome: Hop-On Hop-Off Panoramic Open Bus Ticket

Discover Rome at your own pace on an open-top hop-on hop-off sightseeing bus. See the imperial monuments of Ancient Rome as well as the Baroque and Renaissance buildings of the historic center as you learn about the city's glorious past and present. Experience Rome like never before on our Hop-on Hop-off bus routes. Choose where to start your tour and admire all the best landmarks and top sights of the Eternal City on our Green Route, explore the Italian tastes on our Orange Route, and enjoy off-the-beaten-path sites of Rome on our Blue Route. Onboard the audio guide will provide you with a city commentary as you tour. You can jump on and off as many times as you like during the Daily, 24-hour, 48-hour or 72-hour period from when you first validate your ticket. Buses run approximately every 20 minutes: Terminal 1 (Piazza dei Cinquecento corner Via Cavour)4 Santa Maria Maggiore (Piazza Dell'Esquilino,12) Colosseum (Via di San Gregorio close to the entrance of Palatine) Circus Maximus (via del Circo Massimo Belvedere Romolo e Remo) Piazza Venezia (Via del Teatro Marcello in front of civic numbers 32 -34) Vatican City (Lungotevere Tor di Nona 7) Villa Borghese (Via Ludovisi 48) Barberini Square (Via Barberini,14) Pyramid/Testaccio Quarter (Pyramid of Cestius- Non Catholic Cemetery, St. Paul City gate and St. Paul out of Wall) Eataly (Eataly market, Garbatella Quarter, Street Art) Borghese Gallery (Via Pinciana ) Bioparco/Zoo (Via Mercadante 34,36) Villa Giulia ( Piazza Thorvaldsen -National Etruscan Museums,National Gallery of Modern and Contemporary Art) Auditorium Parco della Musica (Via de Coubartin) Maxxi Museums (via Guido Reni 4/a)

Rome: Big Bus Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Tour

3. Rome: Big Bus Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Tour

Get ready to experience Rome like never before! Hop on board the open-top, double-decker bus and get ready to be amazed by the stunning architecture and fascinating history of the city. Marvel at the iconic Colosseum, take in the breathtaking views from the famous Spanish Steps, and be awe-inspired by the majestic Vatican. With daily departures from Termini Railway Station and the option to join the tour from any of the stops on the route, this is the perfect way to explore over 10 locations throughout the city. If you're feeling adventurous, why not explore the "eternal city" on foot with our fantastic digital self-guided walking tours? Discover hidden gems and immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of this incredible city. Some of the locations you can see on the tour route include: Basilica Santa Maria Maggiore Colosseum Roman Forum Circus Maximus San Giovanni Piazza Venezia Piazza Navona Pantheon Castel Sant'Angelo Vatican St. Peter's Basilica Trevi Fountain Spanish Steps Piazza Barberini Termini Railway Station

Rome: Vatican Pass, City Highlights and Free Transport

4. Rome: Vatican Pass, City Highlights and Free Transport

Make your stay in Rome an unforgettable and easy experience with the 3-day OMNIA Vatican Card and Roma Pass combo. These 2 passes cover everything you'll want to do in Rome - historic attractions, top museums, a sightseeing bus tour - and public transportation to help you get around the Eternal City. Let's break it down: OMNIA Vatican Card allows entry to all the top sights in the Vatican City plus a 3-day hop-on hop-off bus tour. Roma Pass grants you free entry to 2 out of 5 top attractions plus discounts at a further 30 top sights and a travel card. The OMNIA Card includes: • Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel (R) • Entrance to the Basilica of St. John in the Lateran and cloister with multimedia audio-guide • Entrance to St. Peter’s Basilica including multilingual audio-guide (R) • Carcer Tullianum / Mamertine Prison (St Peter's Prison) (R) • Vox City Audio-Guide* • Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour - access Open Bus Vatican and Rome, Big Bus, and City Sightseeing services The Roma Pass includes free admission to 2 of the following attractions (adult tickets only): • Capitoline Museums • Castel Sant'Angelo (R) • The Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill (R) • Borghese Gallery (R) It also includes price reductions to many museums and attractions, including the following: Museums: • National Roman Museum – Palazzo Massimo alle Terme • National Roman Museum – Palazzo Altemps • National Roman Museum – Crypta Balbi • National Roman Museum – Baths of Diocletian • National Gallery in Palazzo Barberini • Etruscan Museum of Villa Giulia • Centrale Montemartini • National Museum of Oriental Art • MACRO - Museo d'Arte Contemporanea Roma • MAXXI - National Museum of XXI Century Arts • Planetarium and astronomical museum Attractions: • Circo Maximo Experience • Trajan's Market • Palazzo Valentini – Archaeological Area of the Domus Romane • Ara Pacis and more! (R) Reservation required. Instructions can be found on your confirmation voucher. *Download the Vatican & Rome App (available on Play Store or Apple Store) so you can enjoy the Vox City audio guide.

Rome: Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Bus Tour

5. Rome: Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Bus Tour

Organize your sightseeing tour and admire all of Rome's major attractions, including the Colosseum, St. Peter's Basilica and the Spanish Steps. Enjoy stunning views on board of a comfortable double-decker bus and learn about the city's history as you listen to detailed audio commentaries. Discover the enchanting city of Rome with our authorized hop-on-hop-off route, approved by the Municipality of Rome to ensure the utmost decorum. Experience the convenience of our strategically located bus stops, all within a comfortable walking distance from the captivating monuments and iconic points of interest that make Rome truly unforgettable. Also known as The Eternal City, Rome is one of the most visited cities on the planet. Make the most of your vacation by exploring the city's historic monuments and exciting atmosphere with a hop-on hop-off bus ticket. Admire the architectural sumptuousness of Rome from the deck of the bus, or hop-off at any of the world-famous attractions, such as the Colosseum, Spanish Steps and the Vatican. Pick from 12 languages and learn about Rome's timeless beauty through the complimentary set of headphones. The pink buses are on the move all day long and will take you to the city’s most important monuments and cultural venues while you are comfortably seated. Hop-on and off at your convenience and reward yourself with marvelous views of Rome you will never forget from one of the single or double-decker buses. A Panoramic ticket includes: Termini Railway Station - STOP 1 : Largo Di Villa Peretti 70 - Corner Piazza Dei Cinquecento St. Mary Major - Basilica Papale di Santa Maria Maggiore - STOP 2 : P.za dell'Esquilino, 12 Colosseum Archaeological Area - STOP 3 : Via di S. Gregorio, 30 Circo Massimo - Mouth Of Truth - STOP 4 : Via del Circo Massimo, 4189 - Opposite Roseto Comunale Piazza Venezia - Foro Romano - STOP 5 : Via del Teatro di Marcello, 34 - Behind the terminus of public buses Vatican city - Sistine Chapel - St. Angelo Bridge - STOP 6 : Lungotevere Tor Di Nona 7 - Between Via Panico And Via Mastro Spanish Steps - Shopping Area - STOP 7 : Via Ludovisi, 35 Barberini & Trevi Fountain - STOP 8 : Via Barberini 12

Rome: E-Bike Night Tour with Food and Wine Tasting

6. Rome: E-Bike Night Tour with Food and Wine Tasting

Glide along the streets of the Italian capital at night on a guided e-bike tour. Enjoy some cheese and wine, admire highlights, such as the Trevi Fountain and Pantheon, and uncover the history behind each turn. Start your sightseeing adventure with some tasty cheese and wine and views of the imposing Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore. Then, hop aboard your bike and discover Rome. Once you feel comfortable on your e-bike, follow an experienced guide and marvel at some of Rome’s most iconic spots. Glide through the narrow streets of Monti and admire the Fori Imperiali. Climb up the Campidoglio and go through the historic center with its famous squares, such as Campo de'Fiori, Piazza Navona, and the Pantheon. Don't forget to bring a coin for the Trevi Fountain. Take a relaxing sightseeing ride on an e-bike suitable for all fitness levels. Enjoy the support and guidance of your guide who is there to answer any questions and provide safety tips while navigating the Eternal City.

Rome: Hop On Hop Off Open-Bus Tour Ticket

7. Rome: Hop On Hop Off Open-Bus Tour Ticket

Visit iconic and historic landmarks of Rome with a  hop-on hop-off bus tour. See the iconic places like Republic Square, Santa Maria Degli Angeli Cathedral, Viminale Palace, and more.  You can get off at any of the stops along the route and explore your favorite spots at your own pace. Ride through the famous attractions including the Palazzo Delle Esposizioni, Eliseo Theatre, Trajan’s column, Imperial Forums, Colosseum, Constantine’s Arch, and many more.  You will learn about each attraction and its history through the audioguide. Travel around and through the city center of this historic city on an open-top double-decker bus. 

Rome: Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour and Colosseum Entry Ticket

8. Rome: Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour and Colosseum Entry Ticket

Discover Rome at your own pace with a combined 24/48-hour ticket for the official hop-on hop-off sightseeing bus and a skip-the-line entrance ticket to the Colosseum, Imperial Forum and Palatine Hill. Your fast track entry to the ruins of Ancient Rome means less time waiting in line for tickets, more opportunity to learn about life as a gladiator, Roman emperor, or everyday citizen in the vast Colosseum and more time to enjoy the views of the Imperial Forum from Palatine Hill. You can explore the Colosseum on 2 levels, wandering the circumference to understand what it was like when the crowds roared as gladiators fought for their lives. Walk along the Via Sacra (Sacred Way) of the Roman Forum, where the Eternal City’s festivals and triumphal processions took place. Go to Palatine Hill, the most famous of the 7 Hills of Rome and admire views of the Roman Forum and Nero's Circus Maximus where the chariot races of the Roman Republic were held. From the open-top bus, enjoy privileged views of the Eternal City’s main sights, including the Spanish Steps, Colosseum and Imperial Forum. Hop-on or off at any of the stops listed below: • Via Marsala • Santa Maria Maggiore • Colosseo • Circo Massimo • Piazza Venezia • Vaticano • Fontana di Trevi • Piazza Barberini

Rome: Santa Maria Maggiore Basilica Guided Tour

9. Rome: Santa Maria Maggiore Basilica Guided Tour

Explore a Vatican territory without being in Vatican City. Discover a church where classical antiquity, Christianity and modernity meet. Visit the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, one of Rome’s four patriarchal basilicas, one of the most significant Catholic Churches in the world. As you arrive at Santa Maria Maggiore, you find yourself in front of a beautiful elaborate facade and a striking bell tower. Upon entry to the church, the expansive central nave stretches out in front of the viewer. Its ceiling was decorated with the first gold brought back to Europe from the New World. Dominating the front side of the nave is a triumphal arch covered with intricate mosaics arranged in four rows which depict scenes from Jesus’ childhood. Beneath the triumphal arch, is the high altar which is above a relic which contains five pieces of wood said to be from the manger in which Christ was laid in Bethlehem.

Rome: Open-Top Hop On Hop Off Bus City Tour

10. Rome: Open-Top Hop On Hop Off Bus City Tour

Explore the city of Rome aboard open-top buses. Hop-on and hop-off at any of the stops whenever you want for the entire validity of your ticket. Visit monuments from Imperial Rome to Baroque Rome along the route. Stay on the bus to admire many landmarks from the Colosseum and Circus Maximus to the Mouth of Truth, Marcello’s theatre, and more. Listen to the history of Rome with the audio guide available on your phone in 8 languages. Use the app to visit Rome on foot thanks to the special tours created especially for you.  These are the bus stops: • Terminal via Marsala (Termini station)• Largo Di Villa Peretti • Saint Mary Major Church • The Colosseum • Circus Maximus • Venice Square • The Vatican • Spanish Steps • Barberini/Trevi Fountain

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What people are saying about Basilica Papale di Santa Maria Maggiore

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4.3 / 5

based on 3,660 reviews

Our guide was fantastic and we learned a lot about the church. You would have to do a lot of research to gain that knowledge. It's so much more practical to have a knowledgeable guide explain things to you as you're seeing them. The Basilica is huge, beautiful, and culturally rich, yet doesn't have the crowds and noise of St Peter's.

Fantastic tour. The guide was lovely and well informed on the history. She was clear to understand and gave enough time for everyone to look around and take photos. The tour took the whole hour and was easy to locate where to find the guide.

The tour guide was really great,not very good English but understandable. Not very crowded like the vatican and the place was magnificent!

Absolutely would recommend to anyone who has the time! The slower pace allows you to see another side of Rome.

It was a great experience. Everything went smoothly, we really enjoy it. 100% recommended.