Rome: Catacombs and Papal Basilicas Semi-Private Tour

Rome, Italy

4 hours (approx.)
Offered in: English

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Overview

Explore the religious wonders of Rome on this tour of Christian sites and more. Visit two awe-inspiring basilicas: St. Mary Major, dedicated to the Virgin Mary, and St. John's in Lateran, formerly a Papal residence. See The Holy Steps, where, according to tradition, Jesus climbed on the day of his death sentence, and the ancient underground Christian cemeteries in the Catacombs of Saint Callixtus along the Appian Way.

Beat the crowds with priority admission to the sites
Explore with a guide: Get insight into Roman history
Headsets available, don't miss a moment of commentary
Small group means personalized attention from your guide

What's Included

St. Mary Major skip-the-line entry
St. John's in Lateran skip-the-line entry
Holy Stairs skip-the-line entry
Catacombs skip-the-line entry
Tour guide
Headsets
Transportation by minivan

Hotel pick up and drop off

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Mecenate Palace Hotel
Via Carlo Alberto, 3, 00185 Roma RM, Italy
In front of the Mecenate Palace Hotel entrance. 15 minutes prior the departure time. No refunds will be issued to customers who are late and miss the tour.

End point

Centro Storico, 00186 Rome, Metropolitan City of Rome Capital, Italy
Rome City Centre

Operating hours
.2:00 pm

Itinerary

Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Arcibasilica di San Giovanni in Laterano

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Pontifical Sanctuary of the Holy Stairs

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Appian Way (Via Appia Antica)

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Catacombe di San Callisto

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps
Most travelers can participate

It is forbidden to bring metal objects, big bags and animals (assistance dogs allowed)
It is not permitted to wear shorts, miniskirts and have uncovered shoulders
Tour not suitable for guests with wheelchairs or with impaired mobility
No refunds will be issued to customers who are late and miss the tour
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 7 travelers