Attractions & guided tours

Santa Maria Maggiore Basilica and Dome Audio-Guided Tour and Guided Entrance to the Underground

from

£46.00

Free cancellation

Language: English, Italian, French, Spanish, German

Mobile voucher accepted

Duration: 3 hours

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Entrance fees included

e-Voucher

Why you’ll love this…

Enjoy the unusual place full of history with audio guide
Enjoy the view from the highest hill of the Eternal City
Admire the Blessing Loggia and Hall of Popes
Don't miss the Crypt of the Nativity and Gian Lorenzo Bernini's Staircase
Enjoy the fascinating underground guided tour of the largest sanctuary dedicated to the Virgin Mary in the West.

What to expect

Discover one of the Papal Basilicas and its treasures: Santa Maria Maggiore with an audio guide and a visit to the Dome.The Papal Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore has dominated the city of Rome for sixteen centuries: an excellent Marian temple and cradle of artistic civilization.

Located on the top of the Esquiline Hill, it is one of the four Papal Basilicas of Rome. The numerous treasures it contains make Santa Maria Maggiore a place where art and spirituality come together in a perfect union, offering visitors those unique emotions. Admire the tomb of the Bernini family, the Baptistery, the Holy Door, and many other masterpieces.

Enjoy the breathtaking view from the Dome of Santa Maria Maggiore, it will open up a panoramic view of the city and will leave you enchanted. Don't miss to join the official guided tour through the Archaeological Area of the Papal Basilica of St. Mary Major. The tour takes you into the fascinating underground of the largest sanctuary dedicated to the Virgin Mary in the West.

What's included

English guided tour through the Archaeological Area of the Papal Basilica of St. Mary Major
Entrance fees
Audio guide

What's not included

Food and drinks
Guided tour
Transportation

Where

Piazza di Santa Maria Maggiore, 33, Rome, Metropolitan City of Rome Capital, Italy

Meeting point:

This voucher is not your ticket. You must exchange it at the meeting point, located at the fountain in front of the main entrance of the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore. At the meeting point, you'll find a Touristation staff member, wearing a red T-shirt and a bag, and holding an orange umbrella and/or a Touristation sign.

What to remember

Not suitable for:

For safety reasons, this activity is not suitable for children under 7 years old

Know in advance:

The audio guide is available in Italian, English, French, German, and Spanish only for the Basilica
The guided tour is available only for the underground
The entrance to the Basilica is free of charge and doesn't require an entrance ticket
Ticket for the Dome of the Basilica: you will be accompanied by a member of the authorized staff for security reasons
You must observe the dress code to access the Santa Maria Maggiore (no shorts, vests, or sleeveless tops)

Remember to bring:

An ID as a caution for the audioguide

Provider

Ticketstation srl

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

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