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Explore the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome with a skip-the-line entry ticket and audio guide. Admire the mosaics, marble floors, and chapels at your own pace.

Highlights

• Marvel at the stunning mosaics and marble floors of the basilica
• Explore the Crypt of the Nativity and the tomb of Gian Lorenzo Bernini
• Learn about the legend of the miraculous August snowfall
• Discover one of the four major papal basilicas of Rome
• Enjoy a self-guided tour with a multilingual audio guide

Description

Skip the line and step inside the awe-inspiring Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, a masterpiece of early Christian architecture. Explore its breathtaking mosaics, marble floors, and richly decorated chapels. With your included audio guide, available in multiple languages, uncover the history, legends, and artistic treasures of this UNESCO-listed basilica. Admire some of the oldest Christian mosaics in Rome, dating back to the 5th century. Visit the Crypt of the Nativity, the tomb of Gian Lorenzo Bernini, and the tombs of several popes. Learn about the legend of the miraculous August snowfall that inspired the basilica’s construction.

Includes

Skip-the-line entry ticket to Santa Maria Maggiore Multilingual audio guide (if option selected)

Important Information

• The basilica is an active place of worship; modest dress is required Last entry is typically 30–60 minutes before closing time Audio guide is available onsite Please note: Entrance to the Basilica is free, but there is usually a long waiting line. The ticket for the Basilica includes skip-the-line access and an audio guide.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund