Private Tour of Rome's Papal Basilicas: A Journey Through History and Art

Highlights

• Papal Basilicas
• Art and History
• Transportation Included

What's included

Itinerary

1. 1

   Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore

   45min

   This Papal Basilica is one of the most ancient churches in Rome. Dedicated to the Virgin Mary in the V century, it is decorated with beautiful mosaics from late antiquity and the Middle Ages, it is tomb to many popes and it preserves relics from the Holy Manger.

2. 2

   Basilica Papale Di San Paolo Fuori le Mura

   45min

   This basilica was originally built on the tomb of the apostle Saint Paul, whose remains are kept under the main altar. The basilica preserves a precious bronze door cast in Constantinople in the XI century and it is decorated with a moisaic freeze with portraits of all the popes from St. Peter until Pope Francis.

3. 3

   Arcibasilica di San Giovanni in Laterano

   50min

   The Basilica of Saint John's Lateran is the first church built in the western world. It is considered thehHoliest and the Mother of all Churches: It is the Cathedral of Rome, the Pope's seat as Archbishop of Rome. It preserves relics of St. Peter and St. Paul on the main altar, as well as remains of the table where Jesus and the apostles attended the Last Supper.

Before you go

Location