Rome’s Christian Sites Semi-Private Tour
At a glance
Rome’s Christian Sites Semi-Private Tour is a 4h small-group experience in Rome, Italy, operated by ROMAETRAVEL. Travellers rate it 4.4 out of 5 across 12 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $331.14 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Local Guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off (if within Aurelian Walls).
Highlights
- Small group of up to 8 people for a more personal experience
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
- 4 stops in one well-planned itinerary
Quick facts
- Duration
- 4h
- Group
- Small group, up to 8 travellers
- Languages
- English, Italian
- Pickup
- Hotel pickup or meet at the start point
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
Overview
Discover Rome and explore the sites that have made this city the center of Christianity. You can relive this ancient history walking through the Impressive Papal Basilicas, places where history, faith and art blend together through the lives of popes, saints and artists. You can visit the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls, with its beautiful medieval cloister, then move on to the first Basilica in Rome, St. John Lateran, the place of the greements between the political power and the power of the Church. You will continue your journey in Catholicism at the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, the most important of the Roman churches dedicated to the Virgin Mary, with a lot ofmosaics and decorations. You will conclude the tuor admiring the elegance and the artistic and architectural majesty of St. Peter's Basilica and the masterpieces of Bernini and Michelangelo.
What's included
What's included
- Local Guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (if within Aurelian Walls)
Not included
- Gratuities
- Food & Drinks
Itinerary
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Stop 1 · 1h
The Papal Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls (Italian: Basilica Papale di San Paolo fuori le Mura), commonly known as St. Paul's Outside the Walls, is one of Rome's four ancient, papal, major basilicas,[a] along with the basilicas of St. John in the Lateran, St. Peter's, and St. Mary Major.
The basilica is within Italian territory and not the territory of the Vatican City State, but the Holy See owns the Basilica, and Italy is legally obligated to recognize its full ownership and to concede to it "the immunity granted by International Law to the headquarters of the diplomatic agents of foreign States" -
Stop 2 · 1h
The Cathedral of the Most Holy Savior and of Saints John the Baptist and the Evangelist in the Lateran, (Italian: Santissimo Salvatore e Santi Giovanni Battista ed Evangelista in Laterano) – also known as the Papal Archbasilica of St. John [in] Lateran, St. John Lateran, or the Lateran Basilica – is the cathedral church of the Diocese of Rome in the city of Rome, Italy and therefore houses the cathedra, or ecclesiastical seat, of the Bishop of Rome, the Pope.
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Stop 3 · 1h
The Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore is a Papal major basilica and the largest Catholic Marian church in Rome, Italy, from which size it receives the appellation "major".
The basilica enshrines the venerated image of Salus Populi Romani, depicting the Blessed Virgin Mary as the help and protectress of the Roman people, which was granted a Canonical coronation by Pope Gregory XVI on 15 August 1838 accompanied by his Papal bull Cælestis Regina. -
Stop 4 · 1h
The Papal Basilica of St. Peter in the Vatican (Italian: Basilica Papale di San Pietro in Vaticano), or simply St. Peter's Basilica (Latin: Basilica Sancti Petri), is an Italian Renaissance church in Vatican City, the papal enclave within the city of Rome.
Designed principally by Donato Bramante, Michelangelo, Carlo Maderno and Gian Lorenzo Bernini, St. Peter's is the most renowned work of Renaissance architecture and the largest church in the world. While it is neither the mother church of the Catholic Church nor the cathedral of the Diocese of Rome, St. Peter's is regarded as one of the holiest Catholic shrines. It has been described as "holding a unique position in the Christian world"and as "the greatest of all churches of Christendom".
Meeting point
Meeting point is in front of Palazzo Naiadi hotel.
Good to know
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- It is recommended to wear comfortable shoes
- A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirement
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Rome’s Christian Sites Semi-Private Tour take?
The experience lasts about 4h.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $331.14 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?
Local Guide; Hotel pickup and drop-off (if within Aurelian Walls).
Where does it start?
Meeting point is in front of Palazzo Naiadi hotel.
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 English, Italian.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.4 out of 5 across 12 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in Rome.
