Private Tour of the Four Papal Basilicas
Explore the Four Papal Basilicas of Rome with us! Live a unique experience with our exclusive tour of art, history and spirituality. Rely on the expertise of our certified and specialized tour guides who will make your visit unforgettable and accompany you to discover the beating heart of the Eternal City.
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Private Tour of the Four Papal Basilicas
What's included in Private Tour of the Four Papal Basilicas
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Basilica Papale San Paolo Fuori le Mura
The group will be accompanied by the guide, as the first stop of the tour, to the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls, an imposing building built in the first half of the fourth century AD.C. by the will of Emperor Constantine on the place that tradition indicates as the tomb of the Apostle Paul. The guide will point out and describe all the most characteristic points of this place, involving the group through the history of this important monument.
Arcibasilica di San Giovanni in Laterano
The group will be accompanied by the guide, as the second stop of the tour, to the Basilica of San Giovanni in Laterano, Cathedral of Rome built by the will of Emperor Constantine and whose origins are linked to an ancient legend. The guide will point out and describe all the most characteristic points of this place, for example the great restoration by the famous architect Francesco Borromini on the occasion of the celebration of the Jubilee of 1650, involving the group through the history of this important monument.
Basilica di Santa Maria MaggiorePass-by Only
The group will be accompanied by the guide, as the third stop of the tour, to the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, the largest and oldest basilica dedicated to the figure of the Virgin Mary. The guide will point out and describe all the most characteristic points of this place, for example the precious mosaics and the two large papal chapels surmounted by two domes, commissioned by Sixtus V and Paul V, involving the group through the history of this important monument.
Inclusions
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Snacks
- 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
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- WARNING: IT IS MANDATORY TO WEAR COMFORTABLE CLOTHING AND SHOES AND CONSONANT WITH THE RULES IMPOSED BY THE RELIGIOUS ENVIRONMENTS THAT WILL BE VISITED.
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- The address provided is that of our agency. You can reach us by getting off at the Colosseum stop of Metro B and then walk in about 5 minutes.
End Points
- St. Peter's Basilica is, without doubt, the main of the four papal basilicas. Your guide will accompany you to this place which will be the last stop of the tour.
