St Mary’s Basilica: Pope Francis Tomb, Dome and Crypt Ticket
Description
The Papal Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore has dominated the city of Rome for sixteen centuries: an excellent Marian temple and cradle of artistic civilization. Located on the top of the Esquiline Hill, it is one of the four Papal Basilicas of Rome. According to tradition, the Virgin indicated and inspired the construction of her home on the Esquiline. The numerous treasures it contains make Santa Maria Maggiore a place where art and spirituality come together in a perfect union. Admire the tomb of the Bernini family, the Baptistery, the Holy Door and many other masterpieces. Discover number of facts about the pontiffs: Pope Francis places his apostolic journeys under the protection of the Salus Populi Romani, which he usually visits before departure and after his return. Discover the astonishing treasures of the Basilica: the visit to the archaeological area reveals the fascinating underground world of the most important Marian shrine in the West.
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The Papal Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore has stood on Rome’s Esquiline Hill for sixteen centuries. A major Marian shrine and cradle of art, it’s one of the city’s four Papal Basilicas. Tradition says the Virgin Mary inspired its location. Inside, art and faith merge: admire the Bernini family tomb, the Baptistery, the Holy Door, and more. Pope Francis entrusts his travels to the icon of Salus Populi Romani, praying here before and after each journey. On a guided tour, explore the archaeological area beneath the Basilica—Imperial-era halls, mosaics, frescoes, ancient tiles, and a rare agricultural calendar painting reveal a hidden past.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- For safety reasons, this activity cannot be booked for children under the age of 7.
- Please note that the meeting point is located right in front of the Basilica entrance, near the fountain.
Reviews(5)
Not sure who viator used for this tour but when we got to meeting point, guide offered a different tour. Said my tour was sold out, even though I booked months in advance. Awful customer service, customer be ware.
The visit to the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore was really impressive. I went alone because I had so much curiosity and above all to leave a flower to Father Francis. We had booked with Touristation and didn't think of anything as we were greeted by a very nice staff girl who. I waited outside the Basilica to accompany us inside and help us with access to the dome and the collection of the audio guide. He explained with great courtesy how the audio guide service works and guided us to the starting point of the visit to the dome. The interior of the Basilica is magnificent — The audio guide is clear and well made, perfect for understanding every artistic and architectural detail. The ascent to the dome is one of the most beautiful moments: a little effort, but the view of Rome pays off completely. We then left a flower at the Tomb of Pope Francis. In summary, a must-see place, made even more pleasant by the organization and courtesy of the staff.
Gentile Cliente, Grazie per aver dedicato del tempo a condividere la tua esperienza con noi. La soddisfazione del cliente è la massima priorità di Touristation e apprezziamo profondamente il tuo feedback costruttivo, che ci aiuta a migliorare i nostri servizi. Speriamo di poterti assistere nuovamente in futuro. Cordiali saluti, Touristation Customer Service
I brought foreign guests to visit this Basilica made even more impressive by the presence of the tomb of Pope Francis. A unique place in Rome also for visiting the dome. The tour operator assisted perfectly. Council to the Outside the usual itinerary
Gentile Cliente, La ringraziamo sinceramente per aver condiviso il suo feedback con noi! Siamo lieti di sapere che ha avuto un'esperienza positiva e non vediamo l'ora di accoglierla di nuovo in futuro. Cordiali saluti, Touristation Customer Service
I would not book a tour for this. The gal that met us for the tour was working above and beyond for us but it was a sloppy mess. Beautiful church. Go spend time. Don't need a headset tour. Things r marked. Get ticket for downstairs.
Dear Mark, Thank you for sharing your valuable feedback. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience you may have experienced and want to assure you that we are committed to resolving the issue. To assist you further, please feel free to contact us via email at info@touristation.it . At Touristation, customer satisfaction is our highest priority, and we are confident that your next experience with us will be a fully positive one. We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts and look forward to assisting you again in the future. Best regards, Touristation Customer Service
This was a complete rip off. They charged just to give us a self guided tour. Charged so much for so little. Save you money do not take this tour.
Dear Juan, Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re truly sorry to hear that your experience did not meet your expectations. Please allow us to clarify that, while we understand that certain aspects of our service may not have met your expectations, using the term “scam” in an anonymous review is highly offensive to our reputation. It also prevents us from understanding exactly what happened or from assisting you effectively with post-sale customer service, which is something we always strive to do for all our clients who report any issues. We welcome constructive feedback and are always willing to address concerns directly, as this allows us to improve our services and provide the support our customers deserve. At Touristation, customer satisfaction is very important to us, and we appreciate your comments as they help us improve the quality of our services. If you would like to discuss your experience further, please don’t hesitate to contact us directly at info@touristation.it — our team will be happy to assist you. We truly value your feedback and hope to have the opportunity to provide you with a better experience in the future. Warm regards, Touristation Customer Service
