Santa Maria Maggiore Self-Led Audio Tour With Dome Upgrade
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Overview

Perched on the Esquiline Hill, Santa Maria Maggiore is one of the four papal basilicas in Rome, with spectacular views from its soaring dome. Have the freedom and flexibility to explore at your own pace with an audio guide on this convenient package that includes entry to the dome. Discover its ancient treasures, including the Holy Door and the Bernini family tomb.

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Ratings & Reviews

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Nice visit

Excursion16432955669, Apr 2026

Very nice visit, our guide Alessia speaks several languages, knows his subject very well and is very smiling and helpful.

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jonatand127, Apr 2026

Pinda very good service very friendly

Experience with the operator

Trip43760721029, Jan 2026

We had booked a visit to the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore from your website, and on arrival we had quite a few setbacks: first of all the operator had a lot of difficulty exchanging our reservation for the actual tickets due to technical problems, delaying our entry to the Basilica by an hour. She also failed to get us audio guides (we paid €15 for those), and to make up for this inconvenience she provided us with tickets that included a visit to the balcony of the Basilica, but not audio guides (and this ticket would have cost €11). Too bad that, asking her where we should go to make the visit to the Basilica and then to the balcony, she pointed us to the entrance of the Basilica. But the entrance to the balcony was not the same as the Basilica, but an adjacent one, and we realized this too late. In fact we exceeded the initial time of the visit, and we had to wait a good half hour to finally do it. All in all the service today was poor, also because all these problems were suffered only by us, and not the other people who had booked the Basilica with your service

Luckily there was Pinda

neferg2026, Jan 2026

There were some mishaps with the tickets but thanks to the Pinda guide we solved everything and also visited the dome, thank you very much! If you go to Santa Maria Maggiore you hope to find her!

Itinerary

  • Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore

    Explore the Basilica of Saint Mary Major at your own pace with an informative audioguide.

    Discover its stunning mosaics, Baroque chapels, and ornate interiors, while learning the history and significance of this iconic Roman basilica.

    Perfect for visitors seeking a flexible and immersive experience.

    Admission Included
  • This activity is available only if the Dome option is selected:

    discover the Basilica of Saint Mary Major with an audioguide and enjoy breathtaking views from the Dome. Explore its mosaics, chapels, and ornate interiors, then climb to the top for a unique perspective over Rome.

    A perfect combination of art, history, and panoramic sights.

    1 hour
    Admission Included
Meeting Point Map

Location

Address

P.za di Santa Maria Maggiore, 00100 Roma RM, Italy

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Experience

Highlights

  • Explore one of the most important churches in all of Rome
  • Capture stunning views across the city from the dome
  • Audio guide in a choice of languages is included in the cost
  • Enjoy a more personal, flexible way to see this major landmark
  • Inclusions

    • Visit to the Basilica Dome (only if this option is selected)
    • 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

    Exclusions

    • 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

    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • The entrance to the Basilica is free of charge and doesn't require an entrance ticket.
    • You must observe the dress code to access the Santa Maria Maggiore (no shorts, vests, or sleeveless tops)
    • For safety reasons, the Dome visit is not suitable for children under 7 years old.
    • Please bring an ID as caution for the audioguide.

    Guide Languages

    • English

    • Spanish

    • German

    • Italian

    • French

    Cancellation Policy

    • A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.

    • No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.

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