- Duration
- 3 hours
- Product Type
- Tour
- Venues
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- Santa Maria Maggiore
- Santa Maria in Ara Coeli
- Santi Cosma e Damiano
- Monti Neighborhood
- You are excited to experience the personal touch of a private guide during Rome's bustling holiday season, offering you exclusive insights and stories that bring the city's Christmas traditions to life.
- Santa Maria Maggiore - A Christmas visit here offers a unique connection to the nativity story, a glimpse at a relic of the original manger from Bethlehem.
- Santa Maria in Ara Coeli - This church hosts a special Christmas Eve celebration where children from around the world recite poems and sing carols in front of the Santo Bambino, a wooden statue of the infant Jesus.
- Santi Cosma e Damiano - Celebrated for its breathtaking early Christian mosaics, each year it crafts a giant nativity scene that artfully combines ancient heritage with contemporary artistry
- Monti Neighborhood - During December, the Monti neighborhood transforms into a festive wonderland with its artisan shops and boutiques beautifully decorated, offering a picturesque stroll through one of Rome's most charming areas.
- To ensure everyone enjoys the tour, let us know of any mobility concerns during booking.
- This tour entails a moderate 2-kilometer (1.2-mile) walk, including uneven cobbled streets.
- This tour does not include any advance admission ticket costs.
- Please note that snacks or souvenirs will be at your own expense.
- Please dress modestly for your tour, covering shoulders and knees.
- You may be asked to remove hats inside churches.
- For additional information on planning your visit to Italy, explore our Context Stories.
- Enhance your understanding of Rome with our online lectures and audio guides before your tour.
Absolutely! Please mention your children's ages and interests when booking to ensure we assign a guide who's great with kids.
Rain or shine, our tour goes on! We're equipped to make your experience delightful, regardless of the weather.
Is photography allowed inside the churches?
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