Santa Maria Maggiore Ticket and Audio Guide
- 1–1.5 hours
- Skip the line
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 5 languages
Highlights
Step straight into one of Rome’s major papal basilicas with complete ease and zero stress. The Papal Basilica of Saint Mary Major (Santa Maria Maggiore) is a breathtaking wonder of ancient Christian architecture, legendary for its towering columns, glittering golden ceilings, and priceless historic artifacts.With this convenient independent ticket package, you will first meet our local representative at an easily accessible redemption point on Via Cavour. Your host will provide your physical entry tickets and guide you through a quick installation of a professional digital audio guide application right onto your personal smartphone.Once inside, wander through the grand central nave on your own timeline. Gaze at the stunning 5th-century mosaic panels, walk across the intricately designed Cosmatesque marble floors, and explore the grand Sistine and Pauline chapels.It is the perfect blend of complete independent flexibility and deeply rich historical storytelling.
Inclusions
What's included
- Coordinated priority entry reservation for the Basilica
- In-person assistance at the initial Via Cavour meeting point
- Official physical audio guide device rental (from the church reception desk)
What's not
- Tour guide escort inside the church (this is a fully self-guided audio experience)
- Hotel pickup or transportation drop-off
Itinerary
Step into Rome’s Papal Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore with ease. This ancient wonder is legendary for its glittering golden ceilings and priceless artifacts.Meet our representative at a convenient redemption point on Via Cavour to collect your physical entry tickets and quickly set up a professional digital audio guide directly onto your smartphone.Once inside, wander the grand central nave on your own schedule. Gaze at stunning 5th-century mosaics, walk across historic Cosmatesque marble floors, and explore the grand Pauline chapel. Your audio guide will lead you beneath the high altar to view the Crypt of the Nativity housing relics of the Holy Crib, plus the burial place of Baroque master Gian Lorenzo Bernini. Enjoy the perfect blend of independent flexibility and rich storytelling.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Come to our office first: Arrive at our office at Via Cavour, 196 at least 15 to 20 minutes before your scheduled entry time slot.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Tickets
- Tickets are redeemed at a different location from the meeting point.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 30 travellers
- Operated by
- HELLO ITALIA TOUR
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Rome
- Its from-price is 57% below the median of the 477 attraction tickets we list in Rome.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Rome
Rome layers nearly three thousand years of history into one walkable city, from the Colosseum and Forum to Baroque piazzas and Vatican art.
Ancient Rome is still in plain sight. The Colosseum, the Roman Forum and the Palatine Hill sit together at the city's heart, the Pantheon still stands with its open oculus, and fragments of temples and aqueducts turn up between apartment blocks. Across the Tiber, Vatican City holds St Peter's Basilica, the Vatican Museums and Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel ceiling.
Top-ranked sights in Rome: Colosseum, Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel.
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