Rome: 3 Papal Basilicas Guided Tour with Minivan Transfers
Overview
About
Explore Rome's 3 Papal Basilicas on a guided tour, with convenient minivan transfers.
What you'll do
What is included?
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
What is not included?
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Most travelers can participate
- Appropriate dress is required for entry into all sites on this tour. Knees, shoulders and backs must be covered.
- This tour involves a fair amount of walking, comfortable shoes are recommended.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
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Itinerary
Rome Culinary Tours Itinerary (2026 Guide) – What You'll See & Do
Explore the full itinerary for Rome: 3 Papal Basilicas Guided Tour with Minivan Transfers in Rome, Italy. This culinary tours experience includes 3 stops over 1 day. Duration: 3 hours. Activity level: Moderate.
Here is the starting point
Basilica Papale Di San Paolo Fuori le Mura
The Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls (San Paolo Furoi le Mura) is a majestic church built on the site of Saint Paul's burial, making it one of Rome's most significant pilgrimage destinations. This stunning basilica features a grand colonnaded courtyard, intricate mosaics, and portraits of all the Popes. Its peaceful interior houses the Apostle’s tomb and an awe-inspiring golden apse. The basilica is a testament to early Christian devotion, art, and architecture, offering visitors a profound spiritual and historical experience. Its serene ambiance and rich history make it an unmissable stop for those exploring Rome's sacred treasures.
Arcibasilica di San Giovanni in Laterano
The Basilica of Saint John Lateran (San Giovanni in Laterano), the Cathedral of Rome, is one of the most significant churches in Christianity and the official seat of the Pope. Known as the "Mother of all Churches," it features magnificent frescoes, towering statues of the apostles, and the revered Papal Altar. Adjacent to the basilica are the Holy Stairs, believed to be the steps Jesus climbed during his trial before Pontius Pilate. These sacred stairs, brought to Rome by Saint Helena, attract people from across the globe who ascend them on their knees in an act of devotion and penance. Together, the basilica and the Holy Stairs embody centuries of faith, history, and artistry.
Santa Maria Maggiore
The Basilica of Saint Mary Major (Santa Maria Maggiore) in Rome is one of the city’s four papal basilicas and a masterpiece of early Christian art and architecture. Built in the 5th century, it boasts stunning mosaics, a gilded ceiling, and a relic of Christ's crib. Renowned for its grandeur and historical significance, it remains a vital pilgrimage site and a symbol of devotion to the Virgin Mary. It features stunning mosaics from the 5th century, a beautiful coffered ceiling gilded with the first gold brought from the Americas, and the Crypt of the Nativity, which houses relics believed to be from the original manger of Jesus.
This concludes the tour.
