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Group sizeUp to 8 travelers
Overview
Explore three Major Vatican Basilicas and Holy Doors on this 3-hour tour with transfers. Save yourself hours of walking and join us on this guided tour of Santa Maria Maggiore, Saint Paul Outside the Walls, and Saint John in Lateran. Three Vatican Basilicas outside the Vatican.
During this tour, you will also discover unique Christian Relics, stunning works of art, the throne of Pope Francis, and the Holy Doors that only the Pope can open during the Jubilee year.
At each stop, you will also have free time to take photos, to visit the gift shop, and to rest.
What's included
Visit the resting place of Pope Francis.
To make communication easier, you will receive the name and number of your guide, the night before.
Experienced guide and a small group of like-minded travelers make this tour unique.
Gratuities are not mandatory, however are very much appreciated.
What to expect
Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore
45m · Admission ticket included
Start your tour with the most significant Marian Basilica in the world, and the resting place of Pope Francis - Santa Maria Maggiore. Your guide will meet you at the front of the Basilica and after a brief check-in will accompany you to the core of this ancient marvel. The basilica is home to some of the most important Catholic Relics in Rome.
Abbazia di San Paolo Fuori Le Mura
50m · Admission ticket included
The second stop of this experience is the Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls. Once the largest catholic church in Rome, the Major Papal Basilica of Saint Paul is the resting place of the Patron Saint to Gentiles - Saint Paul. Discover this magnificent Basilica with the help of your passionate guide, and have some free time to explore on your own.
Arcibasilica di San Giovanni in Laterano
50m · Admission ticket included
On your last stop of this tour, visit the most important Catholic church in the city of Rome and the world, Saint John in Lateran. The Basilica, built in the times of Constantine the Great, is home to the throne of his Holiness the Pope. But your tour does not end there, your guide will take you to the Holiest of all Catholic Chapels that houses the stairs of Christ - Scala Santa.
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
Meet your guide outside the basilica! In the center of the Piazza di Santa Maria Maggiore, near the fountain.
End point
The tour ends at the third venue – Saint John in Lateran.
Additional information
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Attention! The Holy Doors will be open until December 27, 2025.
On rare occasions, we may have to change the order in which we visit the basilicas.
Please wait for your guide in the center of the square and NOT INSIDE THE BASILICA.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
