Mouth of Truth and Basilica di Santa Maria in Cosmedin Self-Guided Audio Tour

Visit the Mouth of Truth and the Basilica di Santa Maria in Cosmedin at your own pace with an interactive audio guide app on a self-guided route.

Getting started

Begin by entering the area of the Mouth of Truth and the Basilica di Santa Maria in Cosmedin using your booked visit slot. Use your smartphone to access the interactive audio guide app that will be sent to you for both attractions. Since this is a self-guided activity, you can choose when to start and how long to spend at each site.

What to expect

Mouth of Truth

The legendary Mouth of Truth is a well-known symbol of Roman folklore, famous for its myth about testing honesty. You can approach it during your entry visit and follow the stories provided in the audio.

Features

• During your entry to the Mouth of Truth, listen as the interactive audio guide app explains its role in Roman folklore and how it became a popular emblem of the city.
• The self-guided audio experience lets you decide how closely to examine the Mouth of Truth, pausing or replaying commentary as you prefer.

Basilica di Santa Maria in Cosmedin

The Basilica di Santa Maria in Cosmedin is a historic church that combines rich history with distinctive architecture. Your visit continues inside, where the audio guide adds context as you move through the basilica.

Features

• With entry to the Basilica di Santa Maria in Cosmedin, you can explore its unique architecture while the interactive audio guide app highlights key details and stories linked to this church.
• Independent travelers, history lovers, and curious explorers can use the self-guided audio experience to move at their own pace, choosing which parts of the basilica to focus on and how long to stay.