Santa Maria Maggiore Museum Terraces and Underground Rome Tour

5.0 (1 reviews) Rome, Italy
Duration2h 15m
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesGerman, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 14 travelers
Skip the linePriority entrance

Overview

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.

Options

Museum & Panoramic Terraces

360° Panoramic Terrace Access

Museum & Underground Tour

Underground Guided Tour

Santa Maria Maggiore Museum

What's included

  • Reserved entrance for pre-booked visitors
  • Entry to the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore
  • Access to special areas normally closed to the public
  • Audio headset during the Underground Experience (Underground option)
  • Accompanied visit to the 360° Panoramic Terraces (Terraces option)
  • Entry to the Sala dei Papi
  • Entry to the Loggia delle Benedizioni
  • Official guided Underground Experience (Underground option)
  • Entry to the Museo Liberiano
  • Audioguide for Santa Maria Maggiore
  • Entry to the Scala del Bernini
  • Meeting point to redeem the tickets
  • Children under 7 years old are not permitted to participate (FOR UNDERGROUND AND TERRACE OPTIONS)

What to expect

  1. 15m
    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.
  2. Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore
    2h · Admission ticket included
    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

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

There is no meeting point. You will receive your voucher before the visit. Arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled entry time at the PORTICO, the reserved entrance for pre-booked visitors at the Basilica Papale di Santa Maria Maggiore, and present your voucher to the reception staff.

End point

There is no meeting point. You will receive your voucher before the visit. Arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled entry time at the PORTICO, the reserved entrance for pre-booked visitors at the Basilica Papale di Santa Maria Maggiore, and present your voucher to the reception staff.

Additional 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)

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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