Vatican Basilicas and Holy Doors Small-Group Tour

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The Holy Doors will remain open until December 2025
Pius IX praying to the Relic of the Sacred Crib.
The Holy Doors will remain open until December 2025
Wonderful "accident" meeting Pope Leo 14 on the tour of Vatican Basilicas, celebrating holy mass in Saint Paul Outside the Walls Basilica
This basilica has a record of all Popes who ever served on its walls.
Saint Paul's Basilica is incredibly enormous in size.
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Summary

Starts
Basilica Papale di Santa Maria Maggiore
Duration
3 Hrs.
Languages
English
Difficulty
Easy
Admission
Mobile ticket

Description

Step into the heart of Rome and experience a guided exploration of three magnificent Vatican basilicas, each rich with history and spiritual significance. This small-group tour takes you beyond the Vatican walls to Santa Maria Maggiore, Saint Paul Outside the Walls, and Saint John in Lateran, offering a unique glimpse into sacred sites few visitors discover.

Begin your journey at Santa Maria Maggiore, the most significant Marian basilica in the world. Meet your expert guide at the entrance, who will lead you through the basilica's awe-inspiring interiors and share stories of its treasured Christian relics. Enjoy time to take photos and soak in the atmosphere before moving on to your next destination.

Continue to the Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls, once the largest church in Rome and the resting place of Saint Paul. Your guide will illuminate the basilica's fascinating past and artistic beauty, then give you free moments to explore at your own pace or visit the gift shop for a special keepsake.

Conclude your tour at Saint John in Lateran, the most important Catholic church in Rome and the world. Stand before the Pope's throne and visit the revered Scala Santa, believed to be the stairs of Christ. This experience is made even more special during the Jubilee year, when the Holy Doors are open to visitors.

With comfortable transfers and a knowledgeable guide, you’ll save hours of walking and enjoy a seamless experience. Group sizes are kept small for a more personal journey, and the tour is accessible for all travelers. Secure your spot now to witness these extraordinary basilicas and the Holy Doors before the Jubilee ends!

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Included

Visit the Major Papal Basilicas an average tourist rarely gets to see.
To make communication easier, you will receive the name and number of your guide, the night before.
Experienced guide and a small group of like-minded travelers make this tour unique.

Destinations

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Attractions

photo of Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore is Major papal basilica in Rome, Italy. Santa Maria Maggiore one of the most famous basilica in Rome, Italy. Architecture and landmark of Rome and Italy. Morning Rome .Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore
photo of view of Archbasilica of St.John Lateran, San Giovanni in Laterano in Rome, the official ecclesiastical seat of the Bishop of Rome, Italy.Archbasilica of St. John Lateran

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Vatican Basilicas and Holy Doors Small-Group Tour

Good to know

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Attention! The Holy Doors will be open until December 27, 2025.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
On rare occasions, we may have to change the order in which we visit the basilicas.
Please wait for your guide in the center of the square and NOT INSIDE THE BASILICA.
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair accessible

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