Christian Rome: Basilicas & Catacombs - Luxury Private Tour

Highlights

• Luxury Private Tour
• Key Christian Sites
• History & Faith

What's included

Itinerary

1. 1

   Arcibasilica di San Giovanni in Laterano

   1h

   We'll start our tour from the St John's Basilica, the cathedral of Rome. The historical and spiritual importance of this place will be explained in detail by your qualified tour guide. We'll visit the sanctuary of the Holy Stairs (the most important relics are preserved here).

2. 2

   Stop 2

   30min

   According to Roman Catholic tradition, the Holy Stairs were the steps leading up to the praetorium of Pontius Pilate in Jerusalem, on which Jesus Christ stepped before his Passion. They were brought to Rome from Jerusalem by Saint Elena, mother of the Emperor Constantine. It's one of the most spiritual places of Christianity and your guide will leave the necessary introduction and time to enjoy this unmissable experience.

3. 3

   Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore

   40min

   Then we'll head to another papal Basilica, dedicated to St Mary and also known as Our Lady of the Snows, for the miracle of its construction (you'll learn about it . . . )

4. 4

   Catacombe San Sebastiano

   1h

   When exploring the birth of Christianity, you cannot miss the visit of one catacomb. Those burial places still tell us a lot about the values of fraternity and hope shared by the community of first christians.

Before you go

Location

Piazza di Porta San Giovanni, 4, 00184, Italy