Santa Maria Maggiore Basilica

Explore Rome’s oldest Marian basilica, dedicated to the Virgin Mary, and see 5th-century mosaics, Bernini’s tomb, and the Holy Cradle relic.

Step onto the terraces for sweeping views of Rome’s skyline, from historic piazzas to distant hills, all in one grand perspective.

Access the exclusive Liberian Museum, normally closed to the public, with papal vestments, liturgical objects, manuscripts, and sacred art.

Visit restricted areas including the Hall of Popes, Loggia of Blessings, and Bernini Staircase.

Explore Rome’s oldest Marian basilica with a Vatican-trained expert in a small group.

See 5th-century mosaics, the Holy Cradle relic, and Bernini’s elegant spiral staircase.

Get exclusive access to the Liberian Museum, including the Hall of Popes and sacred papal artifacts.

Learn the legend of the miraculous summer snowfall and other sacred stories from your guide.

Upgrade to add access to the panoramic terraces or underground archaeological zone.

Skip the lines and step inside the awe-inspiring Papal Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore.

Explore a restricted archaeological site beneath the basilica, led by a Vatican-trained guide.

Discover ancient Roman villa ruins, thermal rooms, tombs, and a rare 2nd-century agricultural calendar.

Visit the sacred Treasury Room and marvel at dazzling 5th-century mosaics in the basilica’s nave.

The only tour that grants access to the active underground dig site, 2,000 years of history hidden from public view.