Christian Rome Tour: History, Art & Faith

Highlights

• Historic Basilicas
• Art & Architecture
• Private Transport

What's included

Itinerary

1. 1

   Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore

   30min

   dedicated to the Virgin Mary is the largest Catholic Marian church in Rome. Your guide will take you to visit to the basilica are its 5th century mosaics, a reliquary said to contain a piece of the crib that once held the baby Jesus, an ancient icon of the Virgin Mary, the tomb of Saint Jerome, and the tomb of the artist Gian Lorenzo Bernini.

2. 2

   Basilica of San Clemente

   1h

   the only church in Rome, built on three different levels, from the 1st to the 12th century. Our expertised tour guide will give a unique insight into the exciting history of this church and you will discover the beautiful interior, but it is especially notable for its three historical layers

3. 3

   Pontifical Sanctuary of the Holy Stairs

   30min

   Located adjacent to the Basilica of St. John Lateran it's linked to Jesus of Jerusalem himself.

4. 4

   Arcibasilica di San Giovanni in Laterano

   1h

   You will visit the interiors of this most ancient church in the world. Due to the fact that the pope is also the bishop of Rome, Saint John in Lateran being seat of the bishop’s residence is also Rome’s Cathedral.

5. 5

   Basilica di Santa Croce in Gerusalemme

   30min

   one of the Seven Pilgrim Churches of Rome. With our guide you will visit this 4th century church with its relic of the Cross.

Before you go

Location

Piazza di Santa Maria Maggiore 42, 00185, Italy