Santa Maria Maggiore Basilica and Dome Audio-Guided Tour and Guided Entrance to the Underground
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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.
Highlights
- 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
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Activity package
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Facilities
Free cancellation
mobile
3 hours
Available in English, Italian, French, Spanish, German
What's included
- English guided tour through the Archaeological Area of the Papal Basilica of St
- Mary Major
- Entrance fees
- Audio guide
Not included
- Food and drinks
- Guided tour
- Transportation
Where you'll meet
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.
Operated by
Ticketstation srl
Important information
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