Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore Underground Guided Tour

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50 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

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.

What's Included

Audio headsets for clear listening during the tour
Entrance ticket
Guided tour of the underground section with a professional live guide
Pick-up/drop-off
Anything not explicitly listed as “included”

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

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Ticket Redemption Point

Piazza di Santa Maria Maggiore

Itinerary

Duration: 50 minutes (approximately)
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    Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore

    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.

    50 minutes • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Not recommended for children under 7
Supplied by City Rome Tours

Tags

Audio Guides
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Archaeology Tours

Cancellation Policy

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

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