Rome: Catacombs and Papal Basilicas Semi-Private Tour

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Rome, Italy

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4 hours (approximately)
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On this guided tour you will discover the beauty of 2 major Basilicas of Rome and the incredible Christian Catacombs.
St. Mary Major is the most important and best preserved of the Roman churches and it's dedicated to the Virgin Mary.
It houses the tomb of Pope Francis.
St. John’s in Lateran, the real Cathedral of Rome and first Papal residence.
After a stop at the Holy Stairs, we proceed to the ancient Appian Way, the most important road of the Roman Empire, until we reach the Catacombs of Rome.
You will explore this ancient underground labyrinth with an official Vatican guide, discovering the incredible history of these Christian cemeteries.

What's Included

Tour guide
Holy Stairs skip-the-line entry
Catacombs skip-the-line entry
St. Mary Major skip-the-line entry
Headsets
Transportation by minivan
St. John's in Lateran skip-the-line entry
Hotel pick up and drop off

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

In front of the Mecenate Palace Hotel entrance. 15 minutes prior the departure time. No refund for clients who will miss the tour because they were not on time.

End point

Rome City Centre

Itinerary

Duration: 4 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore

    The most important and best preserved of the Roman churches and it's dedicated to the Virgin Mary. It houses the tomb of Pope Francis.

    45 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Arcibasilica di San Giovanni in Laterano

    The real Cathedral of Rome and first Papal residence.

    45 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Pontifical Sanctuary of the Holy Stairs

    Stop at the Holy Stairs.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 4
    Appian Way (Via Appia Antica)

    The most important of the ancient Roman roads.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 5
    Catacombe di San Callisto

    The ancient underground Christians cemeteries.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • It is forbidden to bring metal objects, big bags and animals (assistance dogs allowed)
  • It is not permitted to wear shorts, miniskirts and have uncovered shoulders
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Half-day Tours
Bus Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Archaeology Tours
Religious Tours
Small Group

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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