Tour of the Pontifical Basilicas of Rome

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4 hours (approx.)

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Overview

The four located in Rome, are major basilicas,Saint Peter,Saint Mary Major, Saint John,Saint Paul Outside the Walls.
Being major basilicas, they have a holy door and a papal altar: the holy doors are opened with a special ritual by the Pope or one of his commissioners only for the duration of a Holy Year, and they play an important role in granting the so-called plenary indulgence ; the papal altar is an altar where only the pope or a few other priests can celebrate the Eucharist.
OUR GUIDE DRIVER OPERATES INSIDE THE VEHICLE GIVING YOU HISTORICAL AND KNOWLEDGE OF THE CITY'S HISTORICAL PLACES, GIVING YOU THE FREEDOM TO BE ABLE TO ENTER THE VARIOUS HISTORICAL SITES OF THE CITY FREELY, THE CONTRIBUTION IS OF A SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE OF ROME

What's Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Private tour
Local taxes
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Gratuities
Drinks
Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Souvenir photos (available to purchase)

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What To Expect

Basilica Papale San Paolo Fuori le Mura

The largest church in Rome after St Peter’s (and the world’s third-largest), this vast basilica stands on the site where St Paul was buried after being decapitated in AD 67. Built by Constantine in the 4th century, it was largely destroyed by fire in 1823 and much of what you see is a 19th-century reconstruction. The echoey results have a modern feel and draw large groups of pilgrims who are dwarfed by the huge interior.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Arcibasilica di San Giovanni in Laterano

The Cathedral of the Most Holy Savior and of Saints John the Baptist and the Evangelist in the Lateran, better known as the Basilica of San Giovanni in Laterano, is, by definition, the "mother of all the churches in the world" and represents the ideal trait d'union between the pagan and the Christian era.Initially born as a building for public meetings and for the administration of justice, it was transformed into a majestic ecclesiastical structure, suitable for hosting a large number of faithful, with the spread of the new cult.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

St. Peter's Basilica

The Papal Basilica of Saint Peter in the Vatican (Italian: Basilica Papale di San Pietro in Vaticano), or simply Saint Peter's Basilica (Latin: Basilica Sancti Petri), is a church of the Italian High Renaissance located in Vatican City, an independent microstate enclaved within the city of Rome, Italy. It was initially planned in the 15th century by Pope Nicholas V and then Pope Julius II to replace the ageing Old St. Peter's Basilica, which was built in the fourth century by Roman emperor Constantine the Great. Construction of the present basilica began on 18 April 1506 and was completed on 18 November 1626

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore

Santa Maria Maggiore also known as the Basilica of Saint Mary Major or the Basilica of Saint Mary the Great,[b] is one of the four major papal basilicas and one of the Seven Pilgrim Churches of Rome. The largest Marian church in Rome, it is regarded as the first Marian sanctuary in the Western world and the mother of all sanctuaries.

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Wheelchair accessible
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All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
May be operated by a multi-lingual guide

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Tour of the Pontifical Basilicas of Rome?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST). Read more Apr 2025