Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore: Underground Guided Tour

See unique frescoes and explore the underground areas of this church

Duration: 50mins
Max group size: 25
Live guide: English

Registered address: James Wattstraat 77-P, 1097 DL, Amsterdam, NL

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What's included

Entry ticket for the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore

Guided tour

What's not included

Audio guide

Description

Get ready to go below ground at the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore. This massive underground space has distinct rooms built around a spacious courtyard.

The guided tour will take you to the Treasure Room and Archaeological Area with an in-house guide. You'll see areas that were used for thermal healing, featuring mosaics and heating spaces. Notice the old tilework, eye-catching geometric frescoes, and a one-of-a-kind frescoed agricultural calendar.

The Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore is located on Rome's Esquiline Hill. Don't miss the architectural blend of Romanesque, Renaissance, and Baroque elements, including Rome's tallest campanile, and a coffered ceiling.

On the day of the visit, go to the entrance of the Papal Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore - Piazza di Santa Maria Maggiore
Show the smartphone voucher to the Reception Staff at the Portico (15 minutes before the scheduled time)

Basilica Papale di Santa Maria Maggiore

Piazza di Santa Maria Maggiore, 00126, Rome

Get a full refund if you select a refundable ticket during checkout and cancel until 23:59 the day before you visit.
Rescheduling is not possible for this ticket.