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Mosaics of Rome Walking Tour

New To The Site! Rome, Italy

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2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
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Overview

Admire with us the medieval mosaics in the churches of Rome! Visit some of the most ancient churches of the Eternal City and discover the art of the mosaic, from the Basilica di San Giovanni in Laterano to Basilica di Santa Prassede. Together with our professional guides, we selected for you the best mosaics in the city, one of the most elegant art forms from the ancient world. Enrich your visit to Rome with our unique mosaic guided tour!

What's Included

  • All fees and taxes
  • Entrance inside the monuments
  • Professional guide
  • Transportation
  • Tips
  • Personal expenses
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Piazza di San Giovanni in Laterano
Roma RM, Italy

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

Via di Santa Prassede
00184 Roma RM, Italy

The tour will end with Basilica of St. Praxedes.

What To Expect

Arcibasilica di San Giovanni in Laterano

Basilica di San Giovanni in Laterano is home to impressive mosaics. The fourth-century Constantinian apse was demolished and replaced with a larger one with new mosaics. The focal point of the mosaic now is a bust roundel of Christ which might have been a part of the original Early Christian mosaic.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore

Santa Maria Maggiore is also home to beautiful mosaics, some the two sides of the main nave, dating back to the same time as the basilica itself and some on the apse, subsequent. Santa Maria Maggiore also has an external mosaic, by Rusuti, from the XIV century.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Basilica of Santa Pudenziana

The church of Santa Pudenziana is recognized as the oldest place of Christian worship in Rome. Santa Pudenziana was the sister of Santa Prassede as has a church devoted to her that is a short walk away from that of Prassede herself. As well as the location, the two churches have in common the fact of being home to invaluable mosaics, surprisingly different from each other.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Basilica di Santa Prassede

One of the best places to see mosaics in Rome is the ancient and wonderful church of Santa Prassede. Nestles in a small street in charming Rione Monti, Santa Prassede is home to the incredible Chapel of San Zeno, one of the very few examples of Byzantine style mosaics in Rome, more precisely in the style known to art historians ar ‘Carolingian Renaissance’.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Mosaics of Rome Walking Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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  • All fees and taxes
  • Entrance inside the monuments
  • Professional guide
  • Transportation
  • Tips
  • Personal expenses

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST).
  • This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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