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Rome: Basilica of St. Mary Major Priority Entrance Ticket

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About the activity

Experience the Papal Basilica of St. Mary Major in Rome. Enjoy the flexibility to explore the basilica at your leisure or opt for a guided tour or an audio guide, based on your chosen option.

  • Free cancellation
    This activity is non-refundable.
  • Instant confirmation & Mobile tickets
    Receive your ticket right away. Use your phone or print your voucher.
  • Skip the line
    Get priority entry.
  • Audio guide
    English, German, Spanish (depends on selected option)
  • Live guiding
    English (depends on selected option)
  • Duration
    50-75 minutes
  • Includes
    • Guided tour option (if option selected)
    • Audio guide option (if option selected)
    • Access to underground (if option selected)
    • View of Rome from the top of the basilica (if Dome option is selected)
    • Check rooms inside the church
Highlights & Description

Highlights

  • Choose between audio guide,English speaking guide or Dome climb
  • Enjoy a panoramic view of Rome from the Dome with DOME TICKETS
  • Explore the underground part with Underground Tickets
  • Learn about the history of the basilica with an audio guide
  • Visit the most important Marian church in Rome at your own pace

Description

Discover the Papal Basilica of St. Mary Major, one of Rome's four principal basilicas. You have the option to participate in a guided tour, explore the galleries with an audio guide, or enjoy a leisurely visit at your own pace.

Perched atop the Esquiline Hill, one of Rome's seven hills, this church holds the distinction of being the most significant Marian church in the city. Enhance your experience by exploring the underground sections of St. Mary Major, or continue your journey on the ground floor and upper galleries, where you can appreciate the stunning statues, frescoes, and mosaics. Conclude your visit at the top of the Basilica, where you can take in a breathtaking panoramic view of Rome.

Here are the available options:
AUDIO TICKETS: Enjoy a 1-hour self-guided tour with an audio guide available in English, Spanish, French, German, or Italian.
DOME TICKETS: Ascend to the dome of St. Mary Major.
GUIDED TOUR IN ENGLISH: Join a 1-hour guided tour conducted in English.

Please be aware that security checks are mandatory at the entrance, and there are no cloakroom facilities within the church.

Good to know before you go
  • Please note that you will need to send us first and a last name of the participants
  • Security control at the entrance is mandatory
  • No check rooms available inside the church
  • Enjoy the visit at your own pace or choose a guided tour
Meeting point

AUDIO GUIDE

Ticket for the Santa Maria Maggiore Museum Areas

DOME TICKETS

UNDERGROUND TOUR

OFFICIAL ENGLISH GUIDED TOUR

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the cancellation policy for this activity?
This activity is non-refundable.
2. When will I receive the confirmation of my booking?
You will receive an email notification right after your successful payment. If you don't see it in your inbox, check your spam or junk mail folder. When the payment is completed you have the option to download your ticket directly.
3. What does the 'skip the line' ticket mean?
'Skip the line' tickets provide the fastest possible entry with no or very little queuing.
4. Are mobile tickets enough or do I have to print them?
Tickets don't need to be printed. You can show your ticket from your smartphone as a PDF.
  • Adults
    18-99 years
  • Children
    6-17 years
  • Infants
    0-5 years
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