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Rome's 4 Sacred Basilicas: Private Guided Tour with Premium Transport
See Michelangelo's Moses, the Holy Stairs, and St. Peter's chains with an expert historian
Private transport and an expert guide unlock the ultimate pilgrimage through the Eternal City. This tour takes you inside four of the most significant churches in Rome to view stunning 13th-century mosaics and legendary religious artifacts. Explore the final resting place of St. Paul, stand before the official seat of the Pope, and view Michelangelo's magnificent Moses sculpture. This private tour is the most prestigious route to understanding the impact of early Christian Rome.
What's included
Trace ancient papal history effortlessly
Expert English-speaking guide
Hotel pickup & drop-off in central Rome
Premium round-trip vehicle transport
Timed entry tickets to the basilicas
Historic St. Paul basilica entry and tour
Iconic St. John Lateran entry and tour
Santa Maria Maggiore entry and tour
St. Peter in Chains entry and tour
Private group experience
Guide tips
St. Peter's Basilica
Itinerary
Your tour begins at your accommodation
Meet your professional driver and expert guide at your central Rome hotel lobby in a luxury climate-controlled vehicle to begin a seamless, personalized journey through Christian history.
Uncover the legacy of St. Paul
The first stop brings you to the fourth-century Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls, the second largest church in Rome. Stand over the burial site of the apostle and admire the stunning thirteenth-century altar mosaics while your guide explains the medieval architecture.
Stand before the seat of the Pope
Next, visit the Arch-Basilica of St. John Lateran, the highest-ranked Catholic church in the world. Explore the grand nave, see the fourteenth-century baldacchino by Arnolfo di Cambio, and view the monumental 300-ton Lateran Obelisk standing just outside.
Ascend the sacred Holy Stairs
Then, step inside the building opposite the arch-basilica to view the Scala Sancta. Learn the history of these ancient marble steps, which were brought from Jerusalem in 1589, and view the exclusive Sancta Sanctorum papal chapel.
Explore the largest Marian church
Your tour continues to the fourth-century Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, an architectural marvel built on the Esquiline Hill. View the oldest surviving Byzantine icons of the Virgin Mary, the legendary Holy Crib relics, and the final resting place of the sculptor Bernini.
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Fri, 24 Jul 2026
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