Four Major Basilicas of Rome Private Tour

Walk in the footsteps of centuries of pilgrims on this private tour of Rome’s Four Major Basilicas, a journey that reveals the spiritual, historical, and artistic foundations of the Eternal City. With an Official Private Guide and a private driver at your disposal, the experience unfolds smoothly and comfortably, allowing you to focus fully on the meaning and beauty of these sacred places.

The tour opens at St. John Lateran, the oldest and most important basilica in Rome and the official cathedral of the Pope. As you explore its vast interior, your guide explains why this church holds a unique position in Christian history. The monumental statues of the Apostles, the layered symbolism of the architecture, and the importance of the Holy Door, opened only during Jubilee years, all help frame the basilica’s role as the spiritual mother of all churches.

From here, you continue to St. Paul Outside the Walls, built over the burial place of Saint Paul. This basilica offers a striking sense of space and calm, very different from the city outside. Golden mosaics, long colonnades, and the presence of the apostle’s tomb beneath the main altar create a deeply contemplative atmosphere, which your guide helps you interpret through history and tradition.

The journey then leads to St. Mary Major, one of the most beloved Marian sanctuaries in Rome. Inside, you discover some of the finest 5th-century mosaics in the city, along with richly decorated ceilings and important relics linked to the Virgin Mary. Your guide explains how this basilica connects early Christian devotion with artistic excellence, making it a cornerstone of Rome’s religious heritage.

The experience concludes at St. Peter’s Basilica, the symbolic heart of Christianity and one of the greatest achievements of Renaissance architecture. Your guide accompanies you up to the entrance, offering essential historical and artistic context before your independent visit inside. From Michelangelo’s dome to the vast interior spaces, St. Peter’s leaves a lasting impression of scale, faith, and human genius.

This private Four Major Basilicas tour in Rome is ideal for travelers seeking a meaningful, well-paced, and insightful experience, where history, spirituality, and art come together in a single, carefully curated journey through the city’s most sacred landmarks.

• 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.

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