Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore tours, things to do and tickets

A night tour on an E-bike is one of the best ways of exploring the Eternal City. The streets are less crowded and the lighting makes Rome’s monuments even more beautiful.

The experience starts with a tasty aperitif served right next to our shop, which is close to the imposing Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore. After a drink and some food, cycling in Rome will be even more fun.

Once you get accustomed to our specially designed E-bikes, your small group will follow an experienced tour leader and discover some of Rome’s most famous spots. Get ready for 3 hours of fun.

Through the narrow streets of Monti we will reach the Fori Imperiali, climb up the Campidoglio and go through the historic centre and its most famous squares. Don't forget to bring a coin for the Trevi Fountain.

Our E-bikes make the tour suitable for everyone, regardless of fitness level, but we do assume you know how to ride. Our tour leaders will provide all the safety tips to take the streets of Rome without any risk.

Starting either directly at Rome's Termini Railway Station or with a convenient hotel pick-up if you choose the premium option, you'll be whisked away on a high-speed train journey to Florence.
With your tour leader, you'll dive straight into the heart of this Renaissance city. Your outdoor walking tour will lead you to the iconic Florence Cathedral or the intricately designed Campanile di Giotto.
The bustling Piazza della Repubblica awaits your exploration.
As you continue, you'll cross the famed Ponte Vecchio, with its unique jewelry shops lining the bridge.
The vibrant Piazza della Signoria offers a blend of art and history.
The highlight of your excursion is a guided visit to the Uffizi Gallery, where a world of Renaissance masterpieces opens up, each telling tales of artistic brilliance. As the sun begins to set, you'll reconvene at Santa Maria Novella Railway Station after some leisure time, ready for your swift return to Rome.

“Il Babuino”, via Ripetta and via del Corso, the three main arterial roads of the old town center, flow into Piazza del Popolo. The ancient seat of games, fairies, popular shows and executions, the Square is one of the most famous in the world. It hosts two twin churches, Santa Maria di Montesanto and Santa Maria dei Miracoli. In addition, you can find here the impressive Flaminio Obelisk (the most ancient and the highest in Rome). The tour goes on towards Piazza di Spagna ( the spanish steps ) a strategic place in which intersect some of the most important roads of Rome’s city center: Via dei Fori Imperiali, Via del Corso, and Via del Plebiscito, the square presents much more reason to be visited and admired. You will walk to the famous Trevi Fountain, follow by the Pantheon, Piazza Navona, PIazza della Minerva and more...

A visit that will allow participants to approach the Pantheon with an "almost technical" awareness.
Santa Maria ad Martyres, the ancient Christian basilica consecrated to the martyr saints dead in the glory of their faith, the grandiose monument to the power of Rome, the plant built at the time of Augustus by his faithful general and servant friend Agrippa raised to a temple thanks to will of the emperor Hadrian, transformed into a church in the centuries following the Roman Empire, custodian, still today of the remains of men and women who participated in the cultural and political formation of Italy, will reveal part of its ancient secrets to eyes now more aware finally able to read what are the real roads that forces travel through what is apparently only a heavy and massive perimeter wall

While in Rome, experience an Opera concert under the sky. Sip your *aperitif* seated on the *Terrace Borromini*, located at Via S Maria dell'Anima 30 the most exclusive rooftop of Piazza Navona, while listening to the music and admiring the *breathtaking view* of the Eternal city. 
You will have also the chance to visit after the Concert the Rooftop terrace *La Grande Bellezza* where scenes of the Oscar-winning film was set. This is a shared experience limited to 30 travelers.

The Borghese Gallery has the most impressive collection of art in Rome.

The greatest masters: Bernini, Raphael, Titian and Caravaggio are here. With the help of your guide you will understand the secrets of Bernini’s sculpture, who worked marble to the point of transparency; understand the symbolism of Titian’s art; the amazing novelty of Raphael’s compositions and the tragic events of Caravaggio’s life reflected in his works. An art historian knowledgable with the villa’s history and art content which dates back to 16C. Cardinal Scipione Borghese, will explain its greatness. Admire several statues by Gian Lorenzo Bernini, including Apollo and Daphne, David and Proserpine, a Canova sculpture of Pauline Bonaparte, Caravaggio, Titian, and Raphael before leaving the gallery to walk down to Piazza del Popolo. Head inside Santa Maria del Popolo to see 2 of Caravaggio’s famous works, the Crucifixion of St Peter and Conversion on the Way to Damascus. Enjoy this amazing tour.

Visit and taste the best of Trastevere, Rome's most picturesque central district. On this 2.30-hour guided tour you will enjoy a great variety of local traditional food including fresh pizza, pastries, cheese, salami and other delicacies. You will discover gourmet, art and historic treasures, authentic typical eateries, the Basilica of Santa Maria, Piazza Trilussa, Tiberine Island and other amazing sites!

What exactly can you expect from this tour?
Immerse yourself in the Rome of the Popes, where stories, wonders, legends and reality blur and harmonize with today's Rome.

You will be guided by one of our local, certified tour guides. What makes our guides special is their passion for Rome and they want to share it with you.

Highlights of the tour:

On this tour, you will experience "Santa Maria Maggiore", which contains one of the four Holy Doors.

Then we will reveal the hidden basilica "Santa Prasede" and its secrets.

Followed by "San Pietro in Vincoli" where you will see the statue of Moses by Michelangelo and the miraculous chains of St. Peter.

Then we will visit two of the oldest churches in the city:
"Santi Quattro Coronati" with the legend of Pope Sylvester
"San Clemente", dedicated to the fourth Pope "Clemens I"

The tour culminates in a visit to the arch-basilica of "San Giovanni in Laterano", which contains another of the four Holy Doors.

• Cross the Ponte Vecchio, the only bridge in Florence that was not destroyed in World War II and know why.
• Behold the octagonal dome of the Cathedral of Santa Maria di Fiori, made of 4 million bricks and discover how Brunelleschi managed to raise this work that seemed impossible for the time.
• Walk around Piazza della Signoria where the thermal facilities were located in Roman times and where an identical copy indicates the original location of Michelangelo's David.
• Learn curious facts about the Tower of Pisa, did you know that it started by leaning in one direction and then continued to lean in the opposite direction?

Visit two of Tuscany's most representative cities, Florence and Pisa in a full-day tour. Explore the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance, walk along medieval streets and admire the work of masters of Italian art, such us Brunelleschi's Dome on the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore. Take a picture in front of the world-famous Leaning Tower of Pisa.

If you love Opera, take this chance, while admiring the Eternal city and the breathtaking view.
Our event takes place at Terrazza Borromini in Via S. maria dell'Anima 30, behind Piazza Navona.
Treat yourself to a wonderful evening in a very engaging atmosphere that only the Italian Opera can give. You can also enjoy some Italian aperitifs on the Terrace during the concert and have the opportunity of a guided tour after the concert, to the rooftop Terrace La Grande Bellezza.

Check out Rome’s historical highlights by Segway on an exclusive private 2-hour tour. Learn to ride your easy-to-use, electric transporter, and cruise through the streets and squares to see the city’s sights. Choose from two routes and stop to admire landmarks such as the Pantheon and Colosseum, toss coins in the Trevi Fountain, and see the Santa Maria Basilica in Travestere. Helmet, instructions, private guide, and video-audio guide included. Itinerary can be customized.

Discover the hidden gems of this lively area on the other side of the Tiber river. Be prepared to sample some authentic Roman and Italian street food! Taste the "supplì": deep-fried rice ball filled with (mozzarella cheese) and tomato sauce. Learn about the history of the district, and visit the Basilica of Santa Maria, the heart of Trastevere, before heading for some pizza. See Piazza Trilussa and Ponte Sisto, with a beautiful view of Saint Peter’s dome from the river, before heading to the final desserts on the road. This is an area you may not discover otherwise. The small group will not exceed 15 people, so you will feel like wandering the city in a friendly atmosphere. Special rates for under 18 and groups!

Departure from Rome to the Northern province of Tuscany for a full-day tour to the “Cradle of the Renaissance”, crossing the green valley of the Tiber River to the slopes of the Apennines, passing the vineyards of Chianti before your arrival in Pisa. You will see “Piazza dei Miracoli” with its famous Leaning Tower and you will visit the Baptistery and the “Duomo”, all in shining white marble. At 12 pm departure toward Florence, the legendary city of artists and architects from the 14th to 17th centuries. Stop for lunch. At 2:30 pm meet with your professional guide for a walking tour of Florence. Once in the city center, you can breathe the atmosphere of medieval streets and craftsmen’s workshops and see masterpieces by Michelangelo, Leonardo Da Vinci and Botticelli, including Michelangelo’s David at the “Accademia”. See the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, with its beautiful dome projected by Brunelleschi and admire the Baptistery as well as Giotto’s Bell Tower.

Admire the mix of architectural styles and historic significance of Santa Maria Maggiore Basilica, the largest church in Rome dedicated to the Virgin Mary.

Swap the big city bustle for medieval small-town charms on this private day trip from Rome to Assisi. In the company of your very own  knowledgeable English-speaking driver, travel through the Umbrian hills to the UNESCO World Heritage-listed town of Assisi. See the Church of Santa Chiara, the birthplace and childhood home of St Francis of Assisi, as well as the town hall square and the Roman Temple of Minerva. After lunch (own expense), visit the Basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli.

A walking tour to discover the ancient district of Trastevere. This neighborhood is still considered today one of the authentical original areas of Rome. It became famous for food and wine and today it is a perfect place to understand the development of the city especially in the Middle Ages. Here, in fact, we will visit many important Churches created in those times with incredible decorations and mosaics. We will have the opportunity to visit a XVI Villa too, in order to enjoy the Renaissance work of Raphael, whose lover lived in this district. We can consider this district of Rome a Museum at the open air.
Some of the highlights of this Tour:

- Villa Farnesina
- Santa Maria in Trastevere
- Walking throught the characteristic roads of the district
- Santa Cecilia in Trastevere
- Crypt of Santa Cecilia in Trastevere

- Marble statues of Roman and Greek Gods

Take a break from the bustle of Rome to visit the famous cities of Tuscany on a full-day tour to Florence and Pisa. During the tour you will visit the most important monuments and squares of Florence with you official guide.
When you arrive in Pisa your guide will explain the square of the Miracles and you will go at the entrance of the leaning tower. You will discover the secret behind this famous monument.
Visit the outside of Florence Duomo, the Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore, stop at Ponte Vecchio and Piazza della Signoria.

Join an official guided tour of the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore. Admire the Loggia delle Benedizioni, Gian Lorenzo Bernini's Staircase, the Hall of the Popes, and the Liberian Historical Museum.

Trastevere means "beyond the river" and it is considered one of the most typical disctrict of Rome. Along this 2.5-hour tour you not only will discover Trastevere and its cosy alleys and hidden corners, but will sample the typical Italian and Roman street food. You will discover district's landmark such as the church of Santa Maria in Trastevere, risen around the first Christian community in Rome, Sistus Bridge, named after the pope who commissioned its restoration in 16th century, or Piazza Trilussa, dedicated to one of the most famous Roman dialect poet. This group tour will not exceed 14 people, so that instead of a tour, you will feel like wandering the city in a friendly atmosphere.