Four Major Basilicas of Rome Private Tour
Focus
What makes this tour Special
What to Expect
PRIVATE TOUR
Enjoy your tour with your own private tour expert at your party's disposal only
DURATION
4 hours
START TIME
09:30
PRIVATE DRIVER
Meet&Greet at your hotel/accomodation. Private Driver included throughout the tour
NOT AVAILABLE
Sunday
KID FRIENDLY
This tour is suitable for kids of all ages
ENTRANCE TICKETS
No Entrance tickets are needed! Enjoy your tour!
GENERIC INFORMATION
Appropriate clothing is recommended. Please be aware that the access to holy sites requires a strict dress code. Shoulders and knees have to be properly covered.
- Official Private Guide
- Private Driver at your disposal throughout the Tour
- Drop-off to your accommodation
- Extras
Sites you’ll visit
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San Giovanni in Laterano
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San Paolo fuori le Mura
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Santa Maria Maggiore
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St. Peter's Basilica
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The official headquarters of the Pope. The famous church is topped with impressive statues along the outer face and full of beauty inside. The main walls are covered in beautiful frescos from the Renaissance age and the main nave, restored four centuries ago, will leave you in awe! It is one of the oldest churches of Rome, but the Basilica of San Giovanni in Laterano is something more: a real artistic jewel.
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The Basilica of Saint Paul outside the Walls testifies the history of the Holy Church in Rome. The main altar, surmounted by a stunning Gothic canopy, treasures the mortal remains of St Paul, who was buried here. The giant basilica was built as early as the V century AD and features original Roman columns, a great mosaic from the Middle Age, but also the portraits of all the Popes in history, including the last ones: Pope Francis and Pope Benedict XVI.
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One of only 4 Major Basilicas of Rome and the largest dedicated to Saint Mary was built between 422-432 under the instruction of Pope Celestine the first. The mesmerizing mosaics covering the triumphal arch and nave gave a model for future representations of the Virgin Mary.
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Sunlight streaming through high windows, the weight of Michelangelo’s dome above, Bernini’s marble unfolding in sweeping curves—St. Peter’s Basilica overwhelms yet elevates. Private tours refine this immensity into an experience attuned to elegance and meaning.
Tour description
Follow the sacred path of pilgrims through centuries of history on this private tour of Rome’s Four Major Basilicas, the most important churches of the Eternal City. Accompanied by an Official Private Guide and a private driver at your disposal, you explore these extraordinary spiritual and architectural landmarks in comfort and depth.
The experience begins at St. John Lateran, the oldest and highest-ranking basilica in Rome and the official cathedral of the Pope. As you walk through its monumental interior, your guide explains its central role in Christian history, highlighting the statues of the Apostles and the significance of the Holy Door, opened only during Jubilee years.
You then continue to St. Paul Outside the Walls, built over the burial site of Saint Paul. This majestic basilica offers a serene and contemplative atmosphere, enriched by golden mosaics and vast spaces that preserve the apostle’s tomb beneath the main altar.
The tour proceeds to St. Mary Major, one of the finest examples of early Christian devotion. Here, your guide leads you through a basilica renowned for its shimmering 5th-century mosaics, ornate ceilings, and important Marian relics, illustrating its importance in both religious and artistic history.
The journey concludes at St. Peter’s Basilica, the heart of Christianity and a masterpiece of Renaissance architecture. With skip-the-line tickets included, your guide accompanies you up to the entrance, providing historical and artistic context before you enjoy your independent visit inside one of the world’s most iconic churches.
This private tour is ideal for travelers seeking a meaningful and well-paced exploration of Rome’s most sacred sites, combining history, faith, and art in a single, carefully curated experience.
Useful information
- Appropriate clothing is highly recommended. Please be aware that access to holy sites requires a strict dress code. Three churches are part of the itinerary. Shoulders and knees have to be properly covered.
Full Refund Cancellation Policy
The policies are included and non-optional.
- Dolce Vita policy is applied on all Standard Bookings placed more than 72 hours from the date of the event. We provide all our customers with Refundable Terms up to 72 hours from the date of the event for any reason. To apply for a refund including where your tour is cancelled or changed by Eyes of Rome®, please contact our customer service team at info@eyesofrome.com.
- Peace of Mind policy is applied on Selected Bookings and on all Bookings placed within 72 hours from the date of the event. We provide all our customers with Refundable Terms so if you are unable to attend your booking due to unforeseen circumstances outside of your control you may be entitled to a refund - please see our full set of Refundable Terms and Conditions here. To apply for a refund, please find the instructions on how to apply in the booking confirmation email you received after payment.
