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Explore the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, one of Rome's landmark churches, at your own pace with the official audio guide. Admire beautiful mosaics, grand chapels and centuries of artworks, and visit the tomb of Pope Francis inside the basilica. Depending on your option, climb the dome for a panoramic view of Rome or explore the chapels and ancient remains in the underground area beneath the basilica. There is also an option that adds reserved entry to St. Peter's Basilica.
Meet Touristation staff at the meeting point in front of the main entrance, exchange your voucher for a ticket and enter the basilica. With the official audio guide in Italian, English, French, German or Spanish, discover the basilica's architecture, legends and hidden treasures at your own pace, through beautiful mosaics, grand chapels and centuries of artworks.
Visit the tomb of Pope Francis inside the basilica and feel its history and spiritual meaning. Options with the underground area include a guided visit to the tombs of Bernini and Pope Francis.
Options with the dome include a panoramic dome tour where you climb the dome of Santa Maria Maggiore and look out over Rome.
Options with the underground area take you down to the archaeological area beneath the basilica to discover secret chapels, ancient relics and hidden history. There is also an option that covers the dome and underground with a guide.
※ The option including St. Peter's Basilica meets at Touristation San Pietro, Borgo Vittorio 48, and St. Peter's Basilica entry is reserved entry (not priority entry).
※ For safety reasons, the dome is not suitable for children under 7.
Meeting point (all options except the one with St. Peter's Basilica) :
In front of the main entrance of Santa Maria Maggiore
P.za di Santa Maria Maggiore, 33, 00185 Roma RM, Italia
Meeting point directions:
Meet in front of the main entrance of the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, near the fountain. Look for staff in red T-shirts with red bags holding an orange umbrella and/or a Touristation sign.
Meeting point (Santa Maria Maggiore & St. Peter's Basilica option) :
Touristation San Pietro
Borgo Vittorio, 48, 00193 Roma RM, Italia
Meeting point directions:
Meet at Touristation San Pietro, Borgo Vittorio 48. Please arrive 15 minutes before the time stated in your booking.
P.za di Santa Maria Maggiore, 33, 00185 Roma RM, Italia or Borgo Vittorio, 48, 00193 Roma RM, Italia (varies by option)