Santa Maria Maggiore Basilica Dome and Underground Ticket
- See the mosaics in the nave and hear stories from the Old Testament
- Admire the Blessing Loggia and Hall of Popes
- Step into the Crypt of the Nativity and see Bernini’s final resting place.
- Pay homage to Pope Francis at his resting place in the Basilica.
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Santa Maria Maggiore Basilica Dome and Underground Ticket
What's included in Santa Maria Maggiore Basilica Dome and Underground Ticket
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore
The Papal Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore has stood on Rome’s Esquiline Hill for sixteen centuries. A major Marian shrine and cradle of art, it’s one of the city’s four Papal Basilicas. Tradition says the Virgin Mary inspired its location. Inside, art and faith merge: admire the Bernini family tomb, the Baptistery, the Holy Door, and more. Pope Francis entrusts his travels to the icon of Salus Populi Romani, praying here before and after each journey. On a guided tour, explore the archaeological area beneath the Basilica—Imperial-era halls, mosaics, frescoes, ancient tiles, and a rare agricultural calendar painting reveal a hidden past.
Inclusions
- Access to the Archaeological Area beneath the Papal Basilica of St. Mary Major
- Official audioguide of the Papal Basilica of St. Mary Major (ITA; ENG; SPA; FR; GER)
- Access to the Dome of the Papal Basilica of St. Mary Major
- 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
- Guided tour of 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 Touristation staff at the Information Point. Our staff are easy to recognize — they wear red T-shirts and carry an orange umbrella.
