In 1300CE, Pope Boniface VIII established the tradition of the Jubilee and inaugurated a pilgrimage to the four major basilicas of Rome—St. Peter’s Basilica (Basilica di San Pietro), the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls (Basilica di San Paolo fuori le Mura), the Basilica of St. Mary Major (Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore), and the Basilica of St. John Lateran (Basilica di San Giovanni Laterano). Join us for an opportunity to carry on the tradition of this sacred pilgrimage. This tour offers private transportation and exclusive access to the four major basilicas of Rome. From € 175.
Language
English
Booking
Mobile Voucher
Expert Guide
Friendly And Professional
Duration
6 Hours
Group Size
Max 12 People
This tour begins at St. Peter’s Basilica, where you will meet your expert, local guide. Once inside the basilica, your guide will discuss the artwork, sculptures, relics, and architectural designs that have graced this ancient, holy place for centuries. Here—and perhaps most importantly—you will find the shining, golden throne of St. Peter and the breathtaking altar under which his body is buried.
In a private vehicle, your journey will continue to the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls, where the remains of St. Paul have been safeguarded since the first century CE. Here, you will have the opportunity to behold the very chains that bound St. Paul during his incarceration and subsequent house arrest.
From the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls, it is a short drive to your next destination, the Basilica of St. John Lateran, or “The Cathedral of Rome”, where the skulls of St. Peter and St. Paul are vigilantly protected.
Your final destination on this tour is the Basilica of St. Mary Major—perhaps the oldest church in Rome dedicated to the Virgin Mary. Here, your guide will discuss this basilica’s magnificent, ancient history. Here, too, you will have the opportunity to see splinters of sycamore taken from the manger in which baby Jesus once lay.
Entry to the each site included in the tour
Expert local guide
Headsets for groups when appropriate
Transport during the tour
What's Excluded
Some temporary exhibitions and special events may be excluded
Food and drink
Gratuities
Translation to other languages (tour is in English)
Know Before You Go
Tickets to sites on your itinerary will be additional. Please check-in at the meeting point 15 minutes prior to your scheduled tour time. Tours will depart promptly at the scheduled time, and no refunds will be given for late arrivals or missed tours.
Proof of identification may be required, so please bring a valid form of photo ID for each guest.
Tours will proceed in all weather conditions, unless the site is closed by authorities for safety reasons. It is highly recommended to bring bottled water, sunscreen, hat and umbrella.
Wear comfortable walking shoes and be sure to dress warmly in colder temperatures, and bring a cover for bare shoulders inside any churches in the warmer months.
