Vatican Walking Tour: Religious Marvels and Jubilee Gems
Rome is one of the most fascinating cities on the planet, and on our Vatican Walking Tour you’ll discover why! We’ll take you on a journey where history and faith collide, and there’s no better time to experience it than in 2025. This is the Holy Year of the Jubilee, a Catholic tradition that only occurs once every 50 years and the perfect time to experience Rome’s most religious sites.
Your expert guide will tell you about the pilgrims who travelled to the Eternal City in search of a spiritual awakening and we’ll be walking a similar route to uncover the most important monuments in Catholicism.
You’ll enjoy lovely views of Saint Peter’s Basilica and after the tour you’ll be able to continue your exploration with a newfound appreciation for the Vatican and all of its sites. This is also the perfect place to conclude the tour because Saint Peter’s Square is home to the Holy Door, a passageway that is only open during the Jubilee offering renewal and transformation for those who pass.
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Vatican Walking Tour: Religious Marvels and Jubilee Gems
What's included in Vatican Walking Tour: Religious Marvels and Jubilee Gems
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
We’ll meet in this quaint square which offers a stunning view of the Temple of Hadrian, its columns a testament to ancient Roman architecture.
Chiesa di Sant'Ignazio di Loyola
Together we’ll enter this beautiful Baroque church, well known for its striking ceiling and ornate interior. Here we’ll observe the grandeur of religious art in the 17th century.
By entering the imposing Basilica di Santa Maria Sopra Minerva we’ll discover exquisite artwork such as Michaelangelo’s “Christ the Redeemer” and the tomb of Saint Catherine of Siena.
Inclusions
- Tips for navigating Rome during the Jubilee
- A guided walking tour of the Vatican’s most sought after sites
- Entry into Chiesa di Sant’Ignazio di Loyola and the Basilica di Santa Maria Sopra Minerva
- The tour views the Pantheon and St. Peter’s Basilica from outside, with no entry included
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- If you’re planning to visit Saint Peter’s Basilica or the Sistine Chapel before or after the tour you should dress modestly, with knees and shoulders covered.
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- Please wait for a guide in front of the Osteria dell'Ingegno.
End Points
- The tour ends next to Castel Sant’Angelo.
