Passage under the Holy Doors with access to the Papal Basilicas

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5 hours (approximately)
Offered in: Portuguese and 3 more

A tour of the four Papal Basilicas of Rome is a spiritual and cultural journey through the holiest places in Christianity. This special itinerary allows you to visit St. Peter's in the Vatican, St. John Lateran, St. Paul Outside the Walls and St. Mary Major, each with its own unique history, architecture and religious significance. Passing through a Holy Door is a spiritual gesture of renewal and grace, representing the passage to mercy and forgiveness. This tour is a profound experience that combines art, faith and history, ideal for those who want to experience the most authentic meaning of the Jubilee through the symbolic places of Roman spirituality.

What's Included

Transport by minivan to reach the 4 papal basilicas
Driver
Passage under the Holy Doors
Assistance during the visit of the Papal Basilicas
Tour guide for the entire duration of the experience
Tips

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

You will find your assistant waiting in front of COIN in Piazzale Appio, 7. The assistant will have a sign.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 5 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    St. Peter's Basilica

    St. Peter's Basilica, located in the Vatican, is one of the most important places of worship in the Christian world. Built between the 16th and 17th centuries, it stands on the site where, according to tradition, the Apostle Peter was buried. Designed by great artists such as Bramante, Michelangelo, Raphael and Bernini, it is a masterpiece of Renaissance and Baroque architecture. Its majestic dome, designed by Michelangelo, dominates the skyline of Rome. In addition to being the spiritual center of Catholicism, the basilica is a place of pilgrimage and a universal symbol of faith.

    45 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 2

    The Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, located in Rome, is one of the four papal basilicas and the most important dedicated to the Virgin Mary. Founded in the fifth century, it is famous for its beautiful early Christian mosaics, gilded coffered ceiling and majestic central nave. According to tradition, it was built after a miraculous apparition of Our Lady, who indicated the place with a summer snowfall on the Esquiline Hill. The basilica combines early Christian, medieval, Renaissance and Baroque elements, representing an artistic and spiritual masterpiece in the heart of Rome.

    45 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 3

    The Basilica of San Giovanni in Laterano is the cathedral of Rome and the oldest of the four papal basilicas. Founded in the fourth century by Constantine, it is considered the "mother of all the churches in the world". Located on the Lateran Hill, it was for centuries the residence of the popes. The basilica is famous for its imposing Baroque facade, rich interior decorated by great artists and monumental statues of the Apostles. It also houses the papal throne, a symbol of the authority of the Pope as Bishop of Rome.

    45 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 4

    The Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls, located along the Via Ostiense in Rome, is one of the four papal basilicas and stands on the site where the Apostle Paul was buried. Founded in the fourth century by Emperor Constantine, it was rebuilt after a fire in 1823, maintaining the grandiose early Christian style. The interior is characterized by a vast nave with imposing colonnades and splendid apse mosaics. A special feature of the basilica is the series of medallions with portraits of all the popes, from St. Peter to the current pontiff. It is a place of great spirituality and destination of pilgrimages.

    45 minutes Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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