Santa Maria Maggiore Museum Terraces and Underground Rome Tour
Description
Discover the Museum of the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, a unique journey through art, faith, and centuries of Roman history. The Standard Museum Ticket gives access to an extraordinary collection of sacred art and papal treasures, including the Hall of the Popes, the Loggia of Blessings, Bernini’s works, and the Crypt of the Nativity, supported by a multilingual audio guide. Upgrade your visit with the Panoramic Terraces, offering breathtaking 360° views over Rome’s skyline. This experience includes museum access plus accompanied entry to the terraces for one of the city’s most stunning viewpoints. Go deeper with the Underground Experience, an official guided tour beneath the basilica. Explore Roman Imperial-era remains, ancient baths, centuries-old frescoes, and a rare agricultural calendar fresco that reveals daily life in ancient Rome. Three options, one iconic site—choose your ideal way to experience Santa Maria Maggiore.
Tour Options
Itinerary
On the day of your visit, please make your way to the entrance of the Papal Basilica of Saint Mary Major, Piazza di Santa Maria Maggiore, 00185 Rome. Present your booking voucher, either printed or on your smartphone/tablet, to the staff at the Portico reception desk at least 15 minutes before your scheduled entry time. Guests with a valid reservation will benefit from access through the dedicated entrance reserved for booked visitors.
Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore is one of the four major papal basilicas of Rome. Located on the Esquiline Hill, it preserves an extraordinary artistic and religious heritage, including early Christian mosaics, Renaissance and Baroque chapels and significant relics linked to Catholic tradition. Choose between the Museum Areas, breathtaking 360° Terraces, or a guided Underground Experience
Highlights
What's included
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Headphones – please bring your own to use with your phone (FOR THE AUDIOGUIDE OPTION)
