- Outdoors
Up to an hour
Santa Maria Maggiore Basilica including Dome Ticket, Audio Guide and Pope Francis's Tomb
Up to an hour
This spectacular symbol of Rome is where art and spirituality intersect.
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What you'll do
Visit the magnificent Papal Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, which dates back to the 16th century. Perched atop Esquiline Hill, it’s one of Rome’s four Papal Basilicas.
Known as a symbol of Rome, this Marian temple is both architecturally stunning and an example of artistic heritage.
Art and spirituality intersect at the Santa Maria Maggiore Basilica. According to Roman tradition, the Virgin Mary inspired the basilica’s construction.
Listen to the history behind this stunning Marian temple on your audio guide and wander at your own leisure.
Within the basilica, you will find the tomb of the Bernini family of Italian sculptors, the Holy Door, reminiscent of the Roman Jubilees that date back to the 1300s, the Baptistry, and many more majestic treasures.
The Santa Maria Maggiore has been described as the ‘mother of all temples.’ From the dome, you can get a sweeping panoramic view of the architectural delights in the Eternal City.
Santa Maria Maggiore Basilica and Dome Ticket with Audio Guide Highlights
Architectural wonders
See the Bernini family tomb, the Baptistery, and the Holy Door.
Art and spirituality converge
The basilica’s rich artistic treasures are bound to leave visitors inspired
Breathtaking vistas
Climb up to the dome to see a panoramic view of Rome.
What's included
Entrance to Santa Maria Maggiore Basilica and the Dome
Audio guide in a variety of languages
Reservations
Booking required
There’s no need to pre-book this attraction ahead of your trip. You’ll do this on your first day in Rome at our Concierge desk, located at Touristation, Piazza d’Aracoeli, 16.
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View all attractionsWhere you'll be
P.za di Santa Maria Maggiore, 42, Touristation Aracoeli Office – Piazza d’Aracoeli, 16, Roma , ItalyWhere you'll meet
Ticket pick-up location: Concierge Service, Touristation Ara Coeli Office, Piazza d’Ara Coeli, 16
Attraction location: Piazza di Santa Maria Maggiore 42
Standard opening hours
Closings & holidays
Religious holidays
Find out more
For more information, visit the Touristation website.
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