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S. Maria Maggiore Ticket & San Giovanni Audioguide

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Discover Santa Maria Maggiore with exclusive access and audioguide, then stroll to San Giovanni in Laterano and uncover its beauty with your audio tour.

  • Free cancellation
    Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
  • 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, French, German, Italian, Spanish
  • Duration
    3 hours
  • Includes
    • Entry to the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore
    • Access to special areas normally closed to the public
    • Entry to the Loggia delle Benedizioni
    • Entry to the Sala dei Papi
    • Entry to the Scala del Bernini
    • Entry to the Museo Liberiano
    • Audioguide for Santa Maria Maggiore
    • Entry to the Basilica of San Giovanni in Laterano (FREE)
    • Audioguide for Basilica of San Giovanni in Laterano
    • In-person Guide
    • Headphones – please bring your own to use with your phone.
    • Meeting point to redeem the tickets
    • 360° Panoramic Terrace Access
    • Underground Access
Highlights & Description

Highlights

  • Admire the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore and its stunning architecture
  • Explore the Loggia delle Benedizioni and the Sala dei Papi
  • Discover the Scala del Bernini and the Museo Liberiano
  • Learn about the Basilica of San Giovanni in Laterano with an audio guide
  • Opportunity to visit Pope Francis’ tomb and pay your respects.

Description

Experience two of Rome’s most important basilicas with a single, immersive cultural visit that combines exclusive access and engaging audioguides. With this ticket, enter the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, one of the four Papal Basilicas of Rome, and enjoy access to special areas normally closed to the general public. You will also have the opportunity to visit Pope Francis’ tomb and pay your respects.

Your ticket includes entry to the Loggia delle Benedizioni, from where you can admire the basilica’s façade from a privileged viewpoint, the historic Sala dei Papi with its portraits and artworks celebrating centuries of papal history, the Scala del Bernini, a remarkable architectural creation by Gian Lorenzo Bernini, and the Museo Liberiano, which preserves ancient mosaics, manuscripts, liturgical objects, and artifacts that trace more than a millennium of religious and artistic tradition.

As you explore, the included audioguide will accompany you with clear explanations, fascinating stories, and historical insights that allow you to fully appreciate the significance and beauty of each space at your own pace.

Just a short walk from Santa Maria Maggiore stands the Basilica of San Giovanni in Laterano, the Cathedral of Rome and the oldest papal basilica. While entrance to San Giovanni is free, your experience becomes truly special thanks to the special audioguide.

The audioguide enhances your visit by helping you understand the basilica’s extraordinary architecture, symbolic sculptures, mosaics, chapels, and historical meaning. Learn about its role as the “Mother of all Churches,” discover the significance of the papal altar, admire the monumental statues of the apostles, and uncover the rich history behind the cloister and the Holy Door.

Good to know before you go
  • - Both the Basilica of San Giovanni in Laterano and Santa Maria Maggiore are sacred sites. Visitors are required to dress modestly, with shoulders and knees covered (long pants below the knees are allowed).
  • - Please wear appropriate clothing for a place of worship.
  • - There is no meeting point. You will receive your voucher before the visit. On the day of your visit, enter through the reserved entrance for pre-booked visitors at the Basilica Papale di Santa Maria Maggiore – Piazza di Santa Maria Maggiore, 00185 Rome, and show your booking voucher (printed or on your smartphone/tablet) to the reception staff at the PORTICO 15 minutes before your scheduled entry time.
  • - Access to San Giovanni in Laterano is free and does not require a reservation. You can visit anytime between 7:00 AM and 6:30 PM.
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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the cancellation policy for this activity?
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
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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