Rome Private Tour: St. Paul's Martyrdom & Legacy at Tre Fontane Abbey

Highlights

• Private Tour of Tre Fontane Abbey
• St. Paul's History & Crypt
• Optional Basilica di San Paolo Fuori le Mura

What's included

Itinerary

1. 1

   Stop 1

   1h 30min

   Begin your journey at the peaceful monastery Abbazia delle Tre Fontane, a serene retreat nestled away from the bustle of Rome. As you explore its peaceful grounds, your guide will reveal the story behind the three miraculous fountains, believed to have sprung from the exact spot where St. Paul’s head bounced three times after his beheading. Wander through the abbey’s three historic churches and visit the crypt where St. Paul is thought to have been held before his execution. Feel the profound and tranquil atmosphere as you uncover the stories that have made this site a place of pilgrimage for centuries.

2. 2

   Stop 2

   1h

   Extend your experience with a 1-hour visit to the majestic Basilica di San Paolo Fuori le Mura, one of Rome’s four papal basilicas. Stand in awe before St. Paul’s tomb, resting beneath golden mosaics that bring the spiritual significance of the site to life. As you take in its grand interior, your guide will share the history of this sacred site, where art and faith beautifully intertwine.

Before you go