Via Crucis Catholic Pilgrim Walking Tour in Rome

Recommended by 96% of travellers

Rome, Italy

3 to 4 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Why travellers loved this

4.9

· Haislip_H ·

May 2026

Claudio a local Roman very devout Catholic, was not only informative of the highlights of this Basilica but gave a very impressive tour of not only the Basilica but the grottoes and was helpful in explaining the Basilica dome climb. Highly recommend this tour.

· Michael_F ·

Sept 2025

If you want to get fired up about your Catholic faith in the heart of Rome, this is the tour for you. We learned more on this tour than any tour we have ever taken. Tom is amazing!

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Overview

Discover a number of Catholic religious sites throughout Rome on this small-group walking tour along the Via Crucis. Designed for traditional Catholic pilgrims, this tour offers a perspective on faith and culture with scholars who focus on the Church’s rich heritage and theology. Highlights include the Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore, the Pontifical Sanctuary of the Holy Stairs, and the Basilica of the Holy Cross of Jerusalem.

Explore religious sites from a devout Catholic perspective
Learn theology, scripture, and Church history from your guide
Enjoy an enriching journey designed for Catholic pilgrims
A small group means more attention from your guide

What's Included

All Fees and Taxes

Guide tips
Private transportation

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

P.za di Santa Maria Maggiore, 33, 00185 Roma RM, Italy
By the fountain in front of the basilica. Please download WhatsApp so that we can communicate in real time in the event of any issues. What3Words location: chemistry.ember.braked

End point

Basilica di Santa Croce in Gerusalemme
Piazza di S. Croce in Gerusalemme, 10, 00185 Roma RM, Italy

Operating hours
.8:45 am

Itinerary

Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Basilica di Santa Prassede

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Church of Saint Alphonsus Maria de Liguori

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Pontificio Santuario della Scala Santa

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Basilica of San Giovanni in Laterano

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Basilica di Santa Croce in Gerusalemme

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Pushchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Not recommended for travellers with back problems
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions

Travellers should have a moderate physical fitness level
Please remember that shoulders and knees must be covered and clients must dress respectfully.
Please note, due to the large number of annual events in the liturgical calendar, various feast days and other events going on in the city of Rome, it may occasionally be necessary for us to modify the itinerary of a tour. If this is the case you will be informed of the change via email. All tours booked through online travel agents such as GetYourGuide may be cancelled up to 24 hours before the tour departs for a 100% refund.
This is a particularly difficult walking tour in summer
Not recommended for travellers unable to walk more than 2 kilometres.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 5 travellers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.9

based on 28 reviews

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Claudio a local Roman...

Haislip_H, May 2026

Pilgrim tour

Misty_S, Mar 2026

Our guide was WONDERFUL!! You can tell she really knew the church history and was very kind and warm and friendly !!

Pilgrimage in Rome

Cynthia_M, Dec 2025

This tour was one of the most meaningful experiences of our time in Rome. Our guide Tom was not only deeply knowledgeable, but genuinely charismatic and rooted in the Catholic faith. Rather than just pointing out historical facts, he brought the sites to life through Scripture, theology, and Church history, helping us understand why these places matter to Catholics. Walking the Via Crucis with someone who clearly loves the Church made the experience both intellectually enriching and spiritually moving. I left with a deeper appreciation for the Catholic faith and the Church’s rich heritage, not just more information. If you’re looking for a tour that nourishes your faith as much as your mind, this is absolutely worth it.

Church Tour with Wen - Highly Recommend

Lee_G, Nov 2025

We toured churches and Basilcas with Wen on Friday morning (21/11). Wen was a wealth of knowledge about the art, architecture and spiritual significance of what we saw. Highly recommend.

Great guide - beautiful journey!

Christina_G, Oct 2025

Wen was an exceptional guide! She was extremely knowledgeable and attentive to the curiosity of each of the members of our group. Thank you!

Learn tons, deepen your faith, and have fun!

Michael_F, Sept 2025

If you want to get fired up about your Catholic faith in the heart of Rome, this is the tour for you. We learned more on this tour than any tour we have ever taken. Tom is amazing!

Our faith ALIVE

Joclyn_K, July 2025

A most significant experience. This tour gives you a combination of new discoveries (unknown courageous story of saints), church history, and unseen relics that confirms and strengthens our faith. A MUST see!

Moving and Inspirational

Carlos_B, July 2025

This was by far the best and most moving tour we did while in Rome! This is a must do if you are Catholic and even if you are not it is still amazing. Tom was by far the best and most knowledgeable guide in Rome and with the Catholic faith. He was patient with our kids and engaging with them as well. All I can say is Amen Tom and if I could give this tour a 10 I would.

By far the best thing you will do in Rome

michael_b, Feb 2025

Cannot recommend this enough. Absolutely essential to do this tour in Rome. Tom was extremely knowledgeable and rich with details and information. All other tour guides in Rome cannot rival.

A Blessing

Gerard_B, Jan 2025

If you take seriously your Catholic faith, you will not be disappointed. Tom, my guide, is very knowledgeable in the faith and in history. It was truly a pilgrimage walk led by the Holy Spirit working through Tom. It will be remembered as one of the most spiritually impactful experiences in my own journey of faith.

Wonderful Unique Tour

Gary_A, Dec 2024

Wonderful tour. Our guide Tom was extremely knowledgeable in both Catholic History and Roman history. He really did a great job of bringing history to life as we explored the churches and relics. If you’re religious you will get new insights and understanding. If you’re not religious you will learn a lot about the history and the art without being beat over the head with religion. 100% recommend.

Incredible Catholic Tour

Lisa_S, Nov 2024

Tom was the best tour guide we’ve ever had and we’ve been all over the world. The tour itself was informative and amazing beyond belief. My heart was completely full by the end!

The holiest sites in Rome outside the Vatican.

JuliusJr_L, Sept 2024

Art history, Roman history, church history, theology all wrapped up in one great tour. Tom was an excellent guide to some of the holiest places in Rome outside the Vatican. Lots of walking required, but totally worth it.

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Tom was very...

Anne, June 2024

Tom was very knowledgeable and has so much story to share. He makes the history very interesting.We learned so much stuff about the beginning and the end. Jesus is here today yesterday and forever! Amazing ! Gave us “ goosebumps “ as we started the tour. We just realized that there are so much to learn in history of Christianity. We don’t have any favorites, all of the churches/ basilica/ cathedral are all exceptional! It was a very good experience all in all! Highly recommended .

This tour is a “must” for Catholics/ Christians

elizabeth_m, Apr 2024

I thought we’d miss d chance to take this tour when it got cancelled yesterday. Just happy to have done this tour today. The tour exceeded our expectations. Our guide Tom was excellent in explaining things. Blessed beyond bounds to have seen those holy relics with this tour. Highly recommended.

Beautiful tour

Espandan_M, Feb 2024

I booked this tour to pass the time and see some interesting things but I got 200% of what I hoped for. THe relics of the passion of Christ are in Rome for all to see - who knew! But more than that, the guide was really passionate about all of it, you could tell how close this was to his heart. I think he even shed a tear at one point. Amazing.