Rome Santa Maria Maggiore Entry and Audio Tour on Your Phone
Description
An entry ticket and a self-guided audio tour of the Basilica of Saint Mary Major are available in the WeGoTrip app. After booking, you’ll receive an email with a download link, your ticket, and a digital guide featuring maps, photos, scripts, and audio commentary. Explore the basilica at your own pace, following expert narration directly on your smartphone as you move through one of the four Major Papal Basilicas of Rome. The Basilica of Saint Mary Major is open daily from 7 a.m to 7 p.m. Modest dress is required to enter. Some areas may have limited access during religious services or special events.
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Itinerary
The route begins on Piazza Santa Maria Maggiore, by the Marian Column, and leads you inside the basilica through its monumental façade. Along the way, you will admire priceless fifth-century mosaics, the Cosmatesque marble floor, the gilded Renaissance ceiling, and the majestic central nave. You will explore the Sistine and Pauline Chapels, discover relics of the Holy Crib beneath the high altar, and contemplate the famous icon Salus Populi Romani. The tour concludes on Piazza dell’Esquilino, beside the ancient obelisk behind the church.
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What's included
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
