Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore Underground Guided Tour

Duration50m

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish

Group sizeUp to 20 travelers

Overview

Descend beneath Santa Maria Maggiore and discover a hidden Roman world of ancient baths, mosaics, and underground heating systems. Admire rare frescoes, including a unique agricultural calendar, and experience a quiet, fascinating journey through Rome’s past beneath one of its greatest basilicas.

Options

Entry Tickets Only

S. Maria Maggiore Underground : S. Maria Maggiore Underground entry tickets. Explore the underground of S. Maria Maggiore at your own pace. Option not guided

Underground Private Tour

Underground Private Tour: Experience a private guided tour of Santa Maria Maggiore’s underground.

Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore Underground Guided Tour

What's included

Entrance ticket
Audio headsets for clear listening during the tour
Guided tour of the underground section with a professional live guide

Pick-up/drop-off
Anything not explicitly listed as “included”

What to expect

Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore
50m · Admission ticket included

Explore the underground world beneath the Papal Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore and uncover layers of ancient Roman history. Discover remains of Roman era structures that predate the basilica, including thermal baths, mosaic fragments, hypocaust heating systems, and ancient pavements and admire geometric frescoes. Experience a quieter, lesser known side of the basilica that reveals the transformation of the site from Roman daily life to the early Christian era.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

On the day of your visit, go to the entrance of the Papal Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore- Piazza di Santa Maria Maggiore, 00185 Rome. To ensure a smooth experience, please arrive 15 minutes early. Late arrivals cannot be accommodated and may result in forfeiting the experience.

End point

On the day of your visit, go to the entrance of the Papal Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore- Piazza di Santa Maria Maggiore, 00185 Rome. To ensure a smooth experience, please arrive 15 minutes early. Late arrivals cannot be accommodated and may result in forfeiting the experience.

Additional information

Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Not recommended for children under 7

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.