Santa Maria Maggiore: Rome's Artistic Gem

Discover Santa Maria Maggiore Basilica’s treasures and panoramic Dome view. Book now for an unforgettable art and spirituality experience in Rome.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore - The Papal Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore has dominated the city of Rome for sixteen centuries: an excellent Marian temple and cradle of artistic civilization. Located on the top of the Esquiline Hill, it is one of the four Papal Basilicas of Rome. According to tradition, the Virgin indicated and inspired the…
What's Included
  • Admission fees
  • Official audioguide of the Papal Basilica of St. Mary Major (available in Ita, Eng, Fr, Ger, Spa)
  • Entry to the Papal Basilica of St. Mary Major (free entrance)
  • Welcome and assistance from Touristation staff at the meeting point in Piazza dell’Esquilino
What's Not Included
  • Transportation to/from the Papal Basilica of St. Mary Major
  • Access to the Archaeological Area beneath the Papal Basilica of St. Mary Major
Additional Information

The Papal Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore has been a prominent feature of Rome for over sixteen centuries, serving as both a Marian temple and a hub of artistic heritage. Situated on the Esquiline Hill, it is one of Rome’s four Papal Basilicas. Tradition holds that the Virgin Mary inspired the creation of this sacred site.
Santa Maria Maggiore is a…

Location
Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore
Piazza di Santa Maria Maggiore 42
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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John_g
Dec 1, 2024
From top to bottom—a great tour! - We had been to SM Maggiore before, but seeing the loggia and the roof with the domes was wonderful! The mosaics on the loggia must be viewed up close, and the roof affords views of the campanile and the city that you don’t get from below. There was a wait of about an hour between the visit to the crypt and the roof/loggia, so be aware you will have some time to pass (easily done in the church itself, but just to manage expectations).
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Maria_c
May 16, 2025
Dome of Santa Maria Maggiore - This has a lot of stairs so if you are handicapped this is not for you I wish there would have been more commentary on the bassica We basically walked up to the top for a view of the city There was very little we learned from it Not worth the money , the value was not there
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Ana_l
Dec 20, 2024
The Basilica is... - The Basilica is beautiful. Unfortunately, no one was there to meet us for the tour. We asked in several places and spoke to a few people, and it was a wild goose chase. We ended up going inside the church and walking around, but we lacked the context of what we were looking at.
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up to 6 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).