Private tour
majestic basilicas of the Eternal City

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Rome's Sacred Treasures
Private tour of the majestic basilicas of the Eternal City

DURATION

ca. 4 Hours

TIME

Any

DAYS

Monday-Saturday

MEETING POINT

On request

LANGUAGES

Danish Norwegian Swedish English

PARTECIPANTS

Min 2

INCLUDED

  • Comfortable transportation by private car
  • Private tour of the papal basilicas in Rome
  • Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel
  • Licensed guide who can speak Danish, Norwegian, Swedish or English
  • Entrance to the basilicas

HIGHLIGHTS

  • St. John Lateran Basilica
  • Santa Maria Maggiore Basilica
  • St. Paul's Outside the Walls Basilica

OVERVIEW

  • A unique opportunity to visit the spiritual and historical landmarks of the Eternal City in one comprehensive tour
  • Plenty of time for reflection, photography, and exploration at each basilica
The facade of the Papal Basilica of Saint Mary Major (Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore) in Rome, Italy, featuring a portico with columns, an upper level with windows and an inscription, and a tower rising above, under a clear blue sky.
Interior detail of the Papal Archbasilica of St. John Lateran in Rome, Italy, showcasing a large bronze doorway flanked by statues within niches, ornate wall decorations with relief sculptures or paintings, and a patterned marble floor.
The grand facade of the Papal Archbasilica of St. John Lateran in Rome, Italy, featuring towering columns, numerous statues of saints atop the building, the dedicatory inscription and a wide staircase leading up to the entrance.
Interior of the Papal Archbasilica of St. John Lateran in Rome, Italy, showcasing the grand central nave with its richly decorated coffered ceiling featuring gilded details, rows of columns separating the side aisles, numerous statues in niches along the nave, and the altar visible in the distance.
Interior of the Papal Basilica di San Paolo fuori le mura (Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls) in Rome, Italy, showcasing the long central nave with its ornate coffered ceiling, rows of columns separating the side aisles, the prominent mosaic on the wall, the altar area, and other artwork and inscriptions.
Interior of the Papal Archbasilica of St. John Lateran in Rome, Italy, showcasing the long central nave with its ornate coffered ceiling, rows of columns separating the side aisles, artwork and inscriptions on the walls, and a glimpse of the apse in the distance.
The Basilica di San Paolo fuori le mura (Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls) in Rome, Italy, featuring a large colonnaded courtyard, a church building with a mosaic facade depicting Christ and the Apostles, a statue of Saint Paul in the foreground, and palm trees in the background.
The interior of the baptistery within the Papal Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome, Italy, showcasing the central baptismal font, and other architectural details.

MORE ABOUT THIS TOUR

Discover the spiritual essence of Rome with a private car tour to three of its most important major basilicas: St. John Lateran, Santa Maria Maggiore, and St. Paul’s Outside the Walls.

Begin at St. John Lateran, the official cathedral of the Pope and the oldest papal basilica, where you’ll marvel at its majestic façade, ancient baptistery, and the Holy Door, only opened during Jubilee years.

Next, visit Santa Maria Maggiore, dedicated to the Virgin Mary, with its exquisite mosaics, gilded interiors and the unique opportunity to enjoy panoramic views from its exclusive loggia.

Finish at St Paul’s Outside the Walls, a serene masterpiece built over the tomb of St Paul, with grand cloisters, an elegant colonnade and a dazzling mosaic of Christ in Glory.

Experience seamless travel, expert insight and the timeless beauty of Rome’s spiritual treasures in unrivalled comfort and style.

IMPORTANT INFORMATIONS

  • This is an exclusive private tour, reserved only for your group
  • Please note: Dress code requires covered shoulders and knees

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