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Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore: Official Audioguided Tour with Exclusive Access to the Loggia and Hall Popes

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2-hour tour of the Basilica of Saint Mary Major with a tour assistant and multilingual audio guide. Cross the Holy Door and access reserved areas of the Basilica, including the Loggia of the Blessings, the Hall of the Popes, and the scenic Bernini Staircase.

Key Information

Duration of the trip

2 hours

Audio guide included

Audioguide available in: Italian, English, Spanish, German, French

Instant ticket delivery

You will immediately receive your tickets after booking

Highlighted

  • A unique experience in the Basilica of Saint Mary Major thanks to the audioguide available in your language.
  • Access to exclusive areas such as the Loggia of the Blessings and the Hall of the Popes, normally closed to the public.
  • Admire the 5th-century mosaics and the Renaissance gilded ceiling of the Basilica.
  • The Holy Cradle, a reliquary containing fragments of Jesus’ manger, symbol of devotion.
  • The iconic Salus Populi Romani, a symbol of protection particularly dear to the Popes.
  • Visit the Baptistery, with the basin donated by Pope Leo XII as a baptismal font.
  • Stop at the tomb of Pope Francis, made of Ligurian marble.

Includes

  • Entrance to the Basilica of Saint Mary Major.
  • Self-guided visit to the Basilica of Saint Mary Major with audio guide available in: Italian, English, Spanish, German, French.
  • Exclusive access with tour assistant to the Loggia of the Blessings, Hall of the Popes, and Bernini’s Staircase.
  • Guided tour of the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore.

Useful Information

  • It is essential to bring a valid passport or ID card.
  • It is not possible to bring food and drinks into the Basilica.
  • Appropriate clothing is required for entry into places of worship. Shorts and sleeveless shirts are not allowed. Both men and women must cover their knees and shoulders.
  • The reduction is reserved for EU and non-EU citizens (with a valid residence permit in Italy) between 18 and 25 years of age (ends the day after the 25th birthday).
  • Please arrive at the meeting point at least 15 minutes before the scheduled time.
  • Show the QR code directly at the main entrance of the Basilica (under the portico – right side).
  • The audio guide will also be provided at the reception desk.
  • View the location of your tour here.

Full Description

Cross the Holy Door and enjoy a unique experience in the Basilica of Saint Mary Major, where the tomb of Pope Francis is located.

Accompanied by qualified staff, you will access areas normally closed to the public: the Loggia of Blessings, from which popes addressed the faithful; the Hall of the Popes, adorned with frescoes narrating Church history; and Bernini’s Staircase, a rare masterpiece of Baroque elegance....

With the multilingual audio guide (Italian, English, Spanish, German, and French), you can explore the basilica at your own pace, admiring the 5th-century early Christian mosaics, the gilded ceiling, the Baroque domes, and the tomb of Pope Francis.
Pause before the Sacred Cradle, a precious polychrome marble reliquary beneath the Altar of the Confession, and contemplate the Holy Door, which is opened only during Jubilee years.

One of the most evocative moments of the visit is the Pauline Chapel, home to the Salus Populi Romani icon, a beloved symbol of protection for the people of Rome and the Popes.
The itinerary includes access to the Baptistery, where Pope Leo XII donated a font as a baptismal basin.

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