Private Jubilee Tour of Rome's Papal Basilicas
Uncover relics of Rome's Catholic history with transportation and a personal guide
5.00
(21)
3 h
With a professional driver and private local guide, visit three must-see basilicas—St. Paul Outside the Walls, the Arch-Basilica of St. John Lateran, and Santa Maria Maggiore. Stand before the Holy Stairs and hear the stories that make these landmarks central to the faith. This journey through Rome’s sacred history is a meaningful exploration of its spiritual and cultural legacy.
With Rome hotel pick-up included, your journey through the major basilicas of Rome begins in VIP style. You'll be welcomed by your knowledgeable private tour guide and friendly local driver, who'll weave through the Roman traffic to your first stop: the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls (San Paolo Fuori le Mura).
Next, you'll head to the official seat of the Pope at St. John Lateran (Basilica di San Giovanni in Laterano), where you'll also see the iconic nearby Holy Stairs (Scala S...
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Free cancellation up to 7 days in advance!
Passionate English-speaking guide
Roundtrip transportation
Basilica di San Paolo
Basilica di San Giovanni
Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore
Private tour
Guide gratuities
Door-to-door service
We'll pick you up from your hotel in the city center of Rome in a luxury climate-controlled vehicle.
Basilica di San Paolo Fuori le Mura
The first stop on the tour is the final resting place of St. Paul at the Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls.
Altar Mosaic
Your guide will explain the stunning 13th century mosaics that decorate the 10th century arch at the altar.
Basilica di San Giovanni in Laterano
This is the first church of Catholicism! Enjoy a tour of the famous St. John Lateran.
Baldacchino
Inside the church, your guide will show you a 14th century Baldacchino by Arnolfo di Cambio.
For Reference Only. Itineraries are subject to change
If you're staying in a hotel or private accommodation in the historical center of Rome, we'll come and get you! After you book, we will reach out to you for the details. Or, feel free to call or email us yourself.
Because the sites on this small group tour are religious, you must cover your knees and shoulders. This dress code is strictly enforced. We know that Rome is hot in summer - a great alternative is to bring a shawl/scarf/sweater with you. That way, you can cover your knees and shoulders when necessary.
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John Paul Rashid
April 21, 2025
David Houserman
April 16, 2025
Brian Louie
April 15, 2025
This tour was an excellent introduction to the Roman churches especially when done before the Vatican/Sistine Chapel/St. Peter's tour. We saw Michelangelo's sculpture the Statue of Moses. Manuela provided the right amount of information without overwhelming us with detail upon detail.
Outstanding tour guide
kristen Walter
April 08, 2025
Christina was extremely informative. We really enjoyed our tour of the local basilica’s. Highly recommend this company. Thank you!
Beauty and Spirituality
Craig Glorioso
March 20, 2025
Coming to Rome during a Jubilee Year has been a coup! You can see all the work the city undertook to make everything look beautiful. Manuela was our spiritual guide through the basilicas and the Holy Doors and it felt like we were being guided by our favorite aunt. We highly recommend this tour and Manuela.
Major Basilicas Driving Tour
Marie Joy V Guttschow
February 11, 2025
Our family of five enjoyed touring three of the major basilicas in Rome with our guide, Pia, and our driver, Stephano. Pia was very informative and we appreciated having a driver to take us each basilica. Definitely worthwhile and highly recommend!
Driving Tour for 2
Dyan Gisele Peay
January 07, 2025
A great experience with a very knowledgable guide and a great driver that got us everywhere in comfort and style!
Basilicas of Rome Private Driving Tour
Joseph Tynes
June 01, 2024
We had an excellent experience. Our guide was knowledgeable, professional and enthusiastic. She added the proper context to the beautiful basilicas. Well done! 5/5.
Wonderful Tour
Zachary Worley
July 13, 2023
An excellent introduction to the major basilicas of Rome. Our guide, Pia, was superb and her knowledge base is impressive. I wish I were younger and could take one of her classes! Would definitely recommend this tour, and Pia, to others.
Fantastic Tour!!
Charles Hirschy
May 20, 2023
Our tour of the major basilica’s was nothing short of spectacular. Our wonderful guide explained so much about papal history and details within each one, and how they differ based on when they were first constructed. Our driver was superb and got right next to the entrance of each place.
Dr M B Harkins
Michael Brian Harkins
May 17, 2023
Our driver and guide did an amazing job at getting us from place to place in comfort an ease of access. Pia was very knowledgeable and great at providing a detailed description of the four beautiful basilica's we visited. I will definitely ask for her by name for my net trip to Rome in two years!
Elaine Grammer-Pacicco
August 22, 2021
Giulia was very knowledgeable and friendly. We enjoyed our private tour and would definitely recommend it.
April 25, 2018
Giulia was great and so was our driver. Great trip to four basilicas. Highly recommend!
Fabiola is Simply Fabulous!
September 28, 2017
I had a private tour with Fabiola of the three basilicas, namely the Basilica of St. Paul, the Basilica of St. John Lateran and the Basilica of Mary Major. The reason was simply to visit the holy doors which are only open every 25 years (and some rare ones in-between on special occasions -- just like the 2016 one!). She was by in a league of her own in term of amount of knowledge; and she explains all in good English -- she is definitely a gem. The tour agency also provides comfy SUV for the private tour, which is great, as the churches are not near to each other. Also, Bojan and Jillian are very prompt in their responses in replying emails.
Amazing private tours - wonderful company made for an amazing Rome experience!
September 28, 2017
I used The Roma Guy for two private tours for our family. To say that The Roman Guy provided an excellent tour and Rome experience would be an understatement. Our family did the private driving tour of Rome and loved it. Hilaria the guide was an absolute angel and so knowledgeable. Fabio the driver was amazing, they were both so fantastic that we requested them again for the following tour. Together Hilaria and Fabio were the dream team. Hilaria was also very caring and sweet towards my elderly mother. Our family also took the private Basilicas tour. Julia our guide was so amazing, she made the tour so fun and special for us. Julia also took extra special care of our elderly mother on the tour. They learned so much about the different churches with Julia. The whole family loved her! We lucked out with Fabio again, not only an amazing driver but looked like he stepped right off the cover of GQ! What a great guy he was! Extra special thanks to Jillian over at The Roman Guy. She spent HOURS with me on the phone helping me select the tours and helped me with restaurant recommendations and a ton of other questions that I had. She helped me customize the private tour to include something that we wanted to see. Jillan this trip would not have been as amazing without all your help and good advice. I am so grateful to you. You know you stuff and were so generous with your time. I would highly recommend The Roma Guy, they made such great memories for my family in Rome.