Rome: Between Holy Doors Small Group Walking Tour
At a glance
Rome: Between Holy Doors Small Group Walking Tour is a 3h – 4h small-group experience in Rome, Italy, operated by Treasures of Rome. Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 160 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $79.02 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Entrance fee, Tour Guide.
Highlights
- Rated 5.0/5 by 160 travellers
- Small group of up to 5 people for a more personal experience
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
- 7 stops in one well-planned itinerary
Quick facts
- Duration
- 3h – 4h
- Group
- Small group, up to 5 travellers
- Languages
- German, English, Spanish
- Pickup
- Meet at the start point
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
Overview
What exactly can you expect from this tour?
Immerse yourself in the Rome of the Popes, where stories, wonders, legends and reality blur and harmonize with today's Rome.
You will be guided by one of our local, certified tour guides. What makes our guides special is their passion for Rome and they want to share it with you.
Highlights of the tour:
On this tour, you will experience "Santa Maria Maggiore", which contains one of the four Holy Doors.
Then we will reveal the hidden basilica "Santa Prasede" and its secrets.
Followed by "San Pietro in Vincoli" where you will see the statue of Moses by Michelangelo and the miraculous chains of St. Peter.
Then we will visit two of the oldest churches in the city:
"Santi Quattro Coronati" with the legend of Pope Sylvester
"San Clemente", dedicated to the fourth Pope "Clemens I"
The tour culminates in a visit to the arch-basilica of "San Giovanni in Laterano", which contains another of the four Holy Doors.
What's included
What's included
- Entrance fee
- Tour Guide
Itinerary
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Stop 1 · 40m
The final resting place of Pope Francis, houses a holy door, and some of the most impressive chapels in the world.
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Stop 2 · 20m
The church holds one of the oldest apse mosaic in the world and a relic of the passion of Christ.
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Stop 3 · 20m
The church holds the Moses skulpture made by Michelangelo and the wonder-working chains of Saint Peter.
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Stop 4 · 20m
One of the oldest churches of the city with an impressive apse.
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Stop 5 · 20m
The church contains a fresco depicting the legends of Saint Silvester.
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Stop 6 · 40m
The most important church for catholics containing relics of Saint Peter and Saint Paulus.
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Stop 7 · 20m
Holds most impressive frescoes and the stairs from the palace of Pontius Pilatus.
Meeting point
Look for the green statue of Saint John Paul II. Please arrive 15 minutes early for check-in.
Good to know
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- To enter the Churches, shoulders, back and knees have to be covered.
- This is a walking tour
- In some cases during jubilee, the itinerary might have to be adapted. This depends on special events and increased waiting times to enter the sights. We can't guarantee passage thorugh the Holy Doors
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Rome: Between Holy Doors Small Group Walking Tour take?
The experience lasts about 3h – 4h.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $79.02 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.
What's included?
Entrance fee; Tour Guide.
Where does it start?
Look for the green statue of Saint John Paul II. Please arrive 15 minutes early for check-in.
Can I cancel?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in German, English, Spanish.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 160 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in Rome.
