St. Mary’s Basilica, Pope Francis Tomb Audio Tour with Crypt

Rome, Italy

1 to 3 hours (approx.)
Offered in: English

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Overview

The Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore is the greatest church of Our Lady and the final resting place of Pope Francis, drawing significant crowds. Explore it, including Pope Francis’ tomb, with the official audio guide to ensure you don’t miss a single detail. Then discover the imperial Roman remains in the underground area on a guided tour with skip-the-line access to avoid long waits.

Skip the line with hosted entry to this important basilica
See the Holy Door, the Bernini family tomb, and more
Discover layers of pre-Christian history on an underground tour
Pay respects to Pope Francis, resting in the church

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)
Official audioguide of the Papal Basilica of St. Mary Major (available in Ita, Eng, Fr, Ger, Spa)
Admission Fee - Access to the Archaeological Area beneath the Papal Basilica of St. Mary Major

Private transportation

Transportation to/from 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

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

4.0

based on 3 reviews

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Kerry_C, Dec 2025

Beautiful basilica. Be sure to get the audio guide so you don’t miss anything. We were lucky enough to attend a mass while we were there. The tomb of Pope Frances was quite moving. Get there early to avoid lines.

Response from Host, Dec 2025

Dear Kerry, Thank you so much for your kind review! We are thrilled to hear that your experience touring Rome with Touristation was both fun and inspiring. Your feedback means a lot to us! We look forward to welcoming you back soon for another unforgettable experience! Kind regards, Touristation Customer Service

Church great ! Guide Bad !

John_D, Oct 2025

The visit to the church was very good ! The underground tour gave a lot important information but the tour guide was absolutely the worse!!! Speaking so fast that she was hard to understand , the lack of skill on how to manage a group and most important was absent of how to engage with the group !

Response from Host, Oct 2025

Dear [Customer Name], We sincerely understand your disappointment and apologize for the situation. At Touristation, customer satisfaction is our top priority, and we are fully committed to finding a suitable solution to address your concerns. We will make sure to report your feedback in order to help improve the experience for future visitors. Thank you once again for your feedback — it motivates us to continuously improve and provide better experiences for our customers. Best regards, Touristation Customer Service

Fantastico!

Bridget_P, Sep 2025

Provided by LivTours, our guide Serafina was outstanding. Knowledgeable, engaging and completely un-flustered by the hordes around us. Would highly recommend!

Response from Host, Sep 2025

Dear Bridget, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We truly value your input, as every review is an opportunity for us to improve. Your feedback inspires us to continue enhancing our services and ensuring the best possible experience for our customers. Thank you once again for your review. We look forward to serving you again in the future. Best regards, Touristation Customer Service