Discover the 5th century mosaics of Santa Maria Maggiore, a reliquary said to contain a piece of the crib that once held the baby Jesus and see the Sistine Chapel named for Pope Sixtus V. Although enlarged and redecorated, the basilica retains much of its original structure of the fifth century. In the years following the return of the papacy to Rome from Avignon, part of the church was used as a papal residence until the complete renovation of the Vatican palace. To admire its mosaics of the fifth century, a reliquary that is said to contain a piece of the crib that once housed the little Jesus, an ancient icon of the Virgin Mary, the tomb of St. Jerome and the tomb of the artist Gian Lorenzo Bernini.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Inclusions
Pick-up
Live guide
Exclusions
Tips
Food and drinks
Departure & Return
Departure point
Traveler pickup is offered
Departure Time
14.00 pm
Additional Info
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Semi Private Tour
Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
Most travelers can participate
This tour or activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel At least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.