Relics of The Passion of Christ Walking Tour

Visit some of the most revered relics connected to the Crucifixion of Jesus, right here in Rome. A meaningful experience for Christian pilgrims, this tour offers a rare opportunity to see sacred artifacts from the Passion without leaving the Eternal City. From €75

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Mobile Voucher

Friendly and Professional

3 Hours

Group Size

Max 15 people

Walk the ancient pilgrim route through Rome and witness sacred relics believed to be tied to the Passion of Christ. This deeply moving experience takes you to some of the Eternal City’s most revered churches, many of which house artifacts brought from Jerusalem by St. Helena, mother of Emperor Constantine, in the 4th century.

Your journey begins at the Basilica of St. Mary Major, home to relics said to be from the manger of Christ. From there, you’ll visit the beautiful Basilica of Santa Prassede to see the pillar on which Jesus was scourged, followed by the Scala Sancta—the Holy Stairs that Jesus is believed to have climbed when judged by Pontius Pilate.

You’ll then continue to the Cathedral of Rome, San Giovanni in Laterano, where the skulls of Saints Peter and Paul rest above the high altar in a place of deep spiritual significance.

The pilgrimage culminates at the Basilica of the Holy Cross, built in the 4th century on earth brought from Calvary itself. Here, you’ll encounter some of the most precious relics of the Passion: a Nail of the Crucifixion, two thorns from the Crown of Thorns, a piece of the True Cross, the inscription board that read Jesus the Nazarene, King of the Jews, and fragments from both the Holy Sepulcher and the Cave of Bethlehem.

All pilgrims who join us on this once-in-a-lifetime Catholic pilgrimage tour will be given time to reflect and pray as part of their religious tour experience.

Entry to each site included in the tour

Expert local guide

Headsets for groups when appropriate

Transport to & from the tour

Food and Drink

Some temporary exhibitions and special events may be excluded

Gratuities

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.

All tours operate within the current COVID-19 regulations set by the Italian Government.