Santa Maria Maggiore Basilica Audio Guided with Underground Entry
- 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
- Feel Close to Pope Francis
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Santa Maria Maggiore Basilica Audio Guided with Underground Entry
What's included in Santa Maria Maggiore Basilica Audio Guided with Underground Entry
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore
Located on the top of the Esquiline Hill, it is one of the four Papal Basilicas of Rome. According to tradition, the Virgin indicated and inspired the construction of her home on the Esquiline. 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. Discover number of facts about the pontiffs: Pope Francis places his apostolic journeys under the protection of the Salus, which he usually visits before departure and after his return or Mass was celebrated in Santa Maria Maggiore for the first time on Christmas Eve and for centuries the Pontiffs went to the Basilica maintaining this custom. 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.
Inclusions
- Access to the Archaeological Area beneath the Papal Basilica of St. Mary Major
- Official audioguide of the Papal Basilica of St. Mary Major (available in Ita, Eng, Fr, Ger, Spa)
- Entry to the Papal Basilica of St. Mary Major (free entrance)
- Welcome and assistance from Touristation staff at the meeting point in Piazza dell’Esquilino
- Transportation to/from the Papal Basilica of St. Mary Major
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
Redeem your voucher with the assistance of Touristation staff at the Pit Stop located in Piazza dell'Esquilino. Our staff wear red T-shirts and carry an orange umbrella, making them easy to spot. The Pit Stop is located in front of the apse of the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore.
