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Rome Basilica Audio Tour with Crypt

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  • Rome, Italy
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Explore Rome’s Papal Basilica of St. Mary Major, its artistic treasures, and the archaeological area below with a multilingual audio guide.

About this tour

Discover Rome’s Papal Basilica of St. Mary Major, a landmark that has stood on the Esquiline Hill for sixteen centuries. This self-guided visit pairs access to the basilica with an audio tour and entry to the archaeological area beneath it.

Explore the church’s artistic and spiritual treasures, including the Bernini family tomb, the Baptistery, and the Holy Door. The audio guide, available in Italian, English, French, German, and Spanish, shares stories about the basilica and its place in papal history, including Pope Francis’s devotion to the Salus icon. Meet Touristation staff in front of the basilica entrance, near the fountain, before beginning your visit.

Take time to experience one of Rome’s four Papal Basilicas at your own pace. Book your Rome Basilica Audio Tour with Crypt and uncover the history beneath this remarkable church.

Highlights

  • Explore the archaeological area beneath the Papal Basilica of St. Mary Major
  • Admire the Bernini family tomb, Baptistery, and Holy Door
  • Learn about the basilica’s art, history, and connection to Pope Francis

What's included

Included

  • Access to the archaeological area beneath the Papal Basilica of St. Mary Major
  • Assistance from Touristation staff at the meeting point
  • Official audio guide of the Papal Basilica of St. Mary Major in Italian, English, French, German, and Spanish
  • Free entry to the Papal Basilica of St. Mary Major

Not included

  • Transportation to and from the Papal Basilica of St. Mary Major

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Important information

  • Children under 7 cannot be booked for this activity for safety reasons
  • Meet in front of the basilica entrance, near the fountain
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 6.7.

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