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Santa Maria Maggiore: Pope Francis Entry Ticket, Audio Guide

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About the activity

Explore the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome with a skip-the-line entry ticket and audio guide. Admire the mosaics, marble floors, and chapels at your own pace.

  • 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
  • Host or greeter
    English
  • Duration
    1 hour
  • Includes
    • Skip-the-line entry ticket to Santa Maria Maggiore
    • Multilingual audio guide
    • Self-guided tour
    • live guide
Highlights & Description

Highlights

  • Marvel at the stunning mosaics and marble floors of the basilica
  • Explore the Crypt of the Nativity and the tomb of Gian Lorenzo Bernini
  • Learn about the legend of the miraculous August snowfall
  • Discover one of the four major papal basilicas of Rome
  • Enjoy a self-guided tour with a multilingual audio guide

Description

Skip the line and step inside the awe-inspiring Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, a masterpiece of early Christian architecture. Explore its breathtaking mosaics, marble floors, and richly decorated chapels.

With your included audio guide, available in multiple languages, uncover the history, legends, and artistic treasures of this UNESCO-listed basilica. Admire some of the oldest Christian mosaics in Rome, dating back to the 5th century.

Visit the Crypt of the Nativity, the tomb of Gian Lorenzo Bernini, and the tombs of several popes. Learn about the legend of the miraculous August snowfall that inspired the basilica’s construction.

Good to know before you go
  • The basilica is an active place of worship; modest dress is required
  • Last entry is typically 30–60 minutes before closing time
  • Audio guide is available onsite
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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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