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Rome Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore Ticket with Audio Guide

TourTruth score 7.0 out of 10

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2 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • Rome, Italy
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Explore Rome’s Santa Maria Maggiore with an audio guide, priority access to upper areas, and a visit to the tomb of Pope Francis.

About this tour

Explore Santa Maria Maggiore, one of Rome’s most significant churches, with an open-time ticket and audio commentary. Inside, admire striking mosaics, ornate chapels, and remarkable artworks as the guide shares stories about the basilica’s history and architecture. The visit also includes access to the tomb of Pope Francis, adding a meaningful stop to your time in this celebrated place of worship.

Your ticket offers priority access to the upper areas, where you can discover more of the basilica’s interior. On Sundays, entry to these areas is available only at 1:30 PM or 3:00 PM. A 360° panoramic dome view is offered as an optional experience and is payable on site.

Take your time exploring at your own pace with the audio guide, and make the most of your visit to Rome’s Santa Maria Maggiore Basilica.

Highlights

  • Admire the basilica’s mosaics, chapels, and artworks
  • Explore the church with detailed audio commentary
  • Visit the tomb of Pope Francis
  • Enjoy priority access to the basilica’s upper areas

What's included

Included

  • Open-time ticket for your chosen date
  • Priority access to the upper areas of the basilica

Not included

  • 360° panoramic dome view, payable on site

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Important information

  • On Sundays, access to the upper areas is available only at 1:30 PM or 3:00 PM
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Strollers are permitted
  • Public transportation is available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries or pregnant travelers

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 4.50 from 2 reviews. We place that rating among all Viator ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.

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  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 7.0.

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