Christian Rome Tour: Pope Francis Tomb & Papal Basilicas

Overview

Highlights

• Three Major Basilicas
• Pope Francis' Tomb
• Transfers & free time

What's included

Itinerary

1. 1

   Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore

   45min

   Start your tour with the most significant Marian Basilica in the world, and the resting place of Pope Francis - Santa Maria Maggiore. Your guide will meet you at the front of the Basilica and after a brief check-in will accompany you to the core of this ancient marvel. The basilica is home to some of the most important Catholic Relics in Rome.

2. 2

   Abbazia di San Paolo Fuori Le Mura

   50min

   The second stop of this experience is the Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls. Once the largest catholic church in Rome, the Major Papal Basilica of Saint Paul is the resting place of the Patron Saint to Gentiles - Saint Paul. Discover this magnificent Basilica with the help of your passionate guide, and have some free time to explore on your own.

3. 3

   Arcibasilica di San Giovanni in Laterano

   50min

   On your last stop of this tour, visit the most important Catholic church in the city of Rome and the world, Saint John in Lateran. The Basilica, built in the times of Constantine the Great, is home to the throne of his Holiness the Pope. But your tour does not end there, your guide will take you to the Holiest of all Catholic Chapels that houses the stairs of Christ - Scala Santa.

Before you go

Location