Rome Historical Churches and Christian Heritage Tour

A perspective on the importance of Catholic Christianity, intertwined in Rome's history, arcaic traditions and culture. Without leaving out the artistic and architectural aspect.
Historical changes and art are often found in the oldest Roman churches.
Like in Basilica di San Clemente, the only church in Rome, built on three different levels; the Basilica of Saint John Lateran and The “Scala Santa” (Holy Stairs); the Basilica of the Holy Cross in Jerusalem, one of the Seven Pilgrim Churches of Rome and the Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore

What's included:

• A private guide
• Multi-lingual tour driver

Not included:

• Food & Beverages
• Gratuities
• Entry tickets to museums, etc.

What to expect:

Duration: 4 hours

Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore

Piazza di Santa Maria Maggiore 42, Rome, 00185

dedicated to the Virgin Mary is the largest Catholic Marian church in Rome. Your guide will take you to visit to the basilica are its 5th century mosaics, a reliquary said to contain a piece of the crib that once held the baby Jesus, an ancient icon of the Virgin Mary, the tomb of Saint Jerome, and the tomb of the artist Gian Lorenzo Bernini.

30 minutes

Basilica of San Clemente

Via Labicana 95, Rome, 00184

the only church in Rome, built on three different levels, from the 1st to the 12th century. Our expertised tour guide will give a unique insight into the exciting history of this church and you will discover the beautiful interior, but it is especially notable for its three historical layers

1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included

Pontifical Sanctuary of the Holy Stairs

Piazza San Giovanni in Laterano 14, Rome, 00184

Located adjacent to the Basilica of St. John Lateran it's linked to Jesus of Jerusalem himself.

30 minutes

Arcibasilica di San Giovanni in Laterano

Piazza di Porta San Giovanni, 4, , Rome, 00184

You will visit the interiors of this most ancient church in the world. Due to the fact that the pope is also the bishop of Rome, Saint John in Lateran being seat of the bishop’s residence is also Rome’s Cathedral.

1 hour

Basilica di Santa Croce in Gerusalemme

Piazza di Santa Croce in Gerusalemme 10, , Rome, 00185

one of the Seven Pilgrim Churches of Rome. With our guide you will visit this 4th century church with its relic of the Cross.

30 minutes