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St Mary’s Basilica: Pope Francis Tomb, Dome and Crypt Ticket

Rome, Italy
  • 2 to 3 hours (approx.)
  • Offered in: English

Overview

The Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore is not just one of the four great papal basilicas of Rome: It’s the last resting place of the late Pope Francis. Enjoy a smooth visit to this historic landmark with skip-the-line entry to the basilica, its dome, the crypt, and the archaeological area when you prebook these timed tickets, which include an audio guide.
  • Save time with skip-the-line timed entry to the world’s most important Marian church
  • Soak up epic views from the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore dome
  • Pay your respects at the tomb of the late Pope Francis
  • Discover 16 centuries of art, architecture, and history with the audio guide

What's Included

  • Assistance from Touristation staff at the meeting point, in front of Basilica entrance near fountain
  • Entry to the Papal Basilica of St. Mary Major (free entrance)
  • Admission Fee - Access to the Dome of the Papal Basilica of St. Mary Major
  • Admission Fee - Access to the Archaeological Area beneath the Papal Basilica of St. Mary Major
  • Official audioguide of the Papal Basilica of St. Mary Major (ITA; ENG; SPA; FR; GER)
  • Private transportation
    Transportation to/from the Papal Basilica of St. Mary Major
  • Guided tour of the Papal Basilica of St. Mary Major

Meeting and Pickup

Departure Point

  • Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore, Piazza di Santa Maria Maggiore 42, 00185 Rome Italy

Ticket Redemption Point

P.za di Santa Maria Maggiore, 33, 00185 Roma RM, Italy

What To Expect

1

Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore

Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Most travelers can participate
  • 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.
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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

Reviews

2.6
based on 5 reviews
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St maria Maggiore tour

Alessandra_S, Apr 2026
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.

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Mark_C, Oct 2025
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.

Response from Host, Oct 2025

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

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