- A comprehensive tour of the countless works in the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, the most beloved and important church for the people of Bergamo

WHAT AWAITS YOU

The Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, in the historic heart of Upper Town, is par excellence the church of the people of Bergamo: wanted by the people and built with their offerings.
Built in the second half of the 12th century, the exterior retains the original Romanesque-Lombard architectural lines, but inside it will leave you speechless with its Baroque decorations and all the works of art it holds, including the wooden inlays designed by the 16th-century Venetian painter Lorenzo Lotto.

At the end of the painstaking restoration of Lorenzo Lotto's and Capoferri's chancel that lasted more than a year and restored beauty and color to the extraordinary 16th-century work, here is a guided tour to discover this mysterious work and the Basilica's many other secrets.

You'll visit medieval frescoes, countless artifacts including grandiose tapestries, the rich confessional by Bergamo sculptor Andrea Fantoni, and the funeral monument of composer Gaetano Donizetti.

The tour, lasting about an hour and a half, is possible during the opening hours of the basilica, except Sunday mornings, and can be booked up to two days before the requested date.

NB: If the visit coincides with the opening hours of the Museo del Tesoro located in the women's gallery, the tour will also include this.

- One and a half hour guided tour with certified tour guide.

-Everything not explicitly stated in "what is included"

WHEN
Year-round.

CANCELLATION POLICY
No refund in case of no-show.
Free cancellation up to 3 days before the experience date.
If cancellation is not within 3 days prior to the service, you will be charged the full amount.


MORE DETAILS
PRICES:
Children up to 12 years old are free of charge.
There is no need to notify tour organizers in advance of non-paying children.

The price of 110 euros is the cost of the 2-hour guided tour .
The price, as it refers to the guided tour, remains the same whether you book 1 person or 2 / 3 or 4 people.
From 5 to 10 people the price of the guided tour is 130 euros.
From 11 to 20 people the price of the guided tour is 165 euros.

If you are NOT a resident of the province of Bergamo, there is a cost of admission to the Basilica to be paid locally:
- Free for children up to 14 years of age;
- euro 2.00 for those between the ages of 14 and 25 and those over 70;
- euro 5.00 for adults between the ages of 25 and 70.

If, on the other hand, YOU are a resident of the province of Bergamo, admission to the basilica is free.

HOURS OF THE BASILICA
Monday through Friday: 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Saturday and holidays: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Guided tours do not take place on the following days/times:
Weekdays: 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. for church services.
Sunday mornings

Tour is bookable from 2 days from today's date.
For tours during evening hours, reservations must be made at least 3 days in advance and will incur a surcharge: click on the "contact us" button for more information.