Tour of the Papal Basilicas of Rome

Recommended by 98% of travelers

Rome, Italy

5 hours (approx.)
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

4.9

· James_K ·

Aug 2026

Max, our driver, and Michaela, our guide were absolutely wonderful! Michaela is very knowledgeable and explains the history in a relatable way. We learned about many historical events which shaped and influenced the building architecture and artistic design. Enjoyed our tour very much and would certainly recommend both of them.

· German_F ·

Apr 2026

Our tour of the Papal Basilicas of Rome was excellent. Michela was an outstanding guide—highly knowledgeable, engaging, and very friendly, bringing the history of Rome and the basilicas to life. A special thank you to Massimo as well, who ensured smooth and comfortable transport between the four basilicas. Highly recommended experience.

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Overview
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What's Included

Assistance during the visit of the Papal Basilicas
Driver
Transport by minivan to reach the 4 papal basilicas
Tour guide for the entire duration of the experience
Entrance to the Papal Basilicas

Tips

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Piazza Papa Pio XII, 4, 00193 Roma RM, Italy
You will find your assistant waiting for you in front of Caffè Rossetti in Piazza Pio XII, 4. The meeting point may vary depending on the availability of access to the Papal Basilicas.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Start time
.9:00 am

Itinerary

St. Peter's Basilica

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Arcibasilica di San Giovanni in Laterano

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Basilica Papale Di San Paolo Fuori le Mura

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation

Infant seats available
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

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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 47 reviews

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Great tour experience!

James_K, Aug 2026

Response from Host, Aug 2026

Thank you so much for your kind words and for choosing Mamma Mia Tours! ❤️ We’re delighted that you enjoyed the tour and appreciated the professionalism of Max and Michela. It was a pleasure having you with us, and we hope to welcome you back to Italy soon!

Awesome guide

Kimberly_M, Jun 2026

Gulia was a wonderful guide. She took care to ensure my father who was in a wheelchair was able to live his dream of seeing the sistine chapel.

Response from Host, Jul 2026

Thank you so much for your touching review! We are truly happy to hear that Giulia helped make your father’s dream of visiting the Sistine Chapel come true. Her care and attention mean a lot to us, and we’ll be sure to share your kind words with her. Thank you for choosing us, and we hope to welcome you back for another special experience in Italy!

Wonderful Tour and Service !

Marcela_T, Jun 2026

Dina was wonderful! She is very knowledgeable and friendly, this is a great tour, we were the only people at the tour and they were so nice to take us to our hotel. Wonderful service

Response from Host, Jul 2026

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear you had such a great experience with Dina. We'll be sure to share your kind words with her. We're also happy you appreciated our personalized service. We hope to welcome you back on another tour soon!

Awesome

Michael_F, Jun 2026

This tour provided a great overview of the four major basilicas, lasted about 5 hours and was very interactive with the group leader (Dina) who did a fantastic job!

Response from Host, Jul 2026

Thank you for your kind review! We're so pleased you enjoyed the tour and found it both informative and engaging. We'll be sure to share your lovely feedback with Dina. We hope to welcome you again on another tour in Italy!

Unforgettable Rome Basilicas Experience

German_F, Apr 2026

Response from Host, Jul 2026

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed your tour of the Papal Basilicas of Rome and that the experience was made special by our team’s knowledge, passion, and care. We truly appreciate your kind words and recommendation. We hope to welcome you again soon for another unforgettable experience in Italy

Dina and Roberto were...

Joanna_B, Apr 2026

Dina and Roberto were wonderful. The tour was great. We really enjoyed the day. A must do for Rome. .

Response from Host, Jul 2026

Thank you so much for your lovely review! We’re delighted to hear that Dina and Roberto made your tour such an enjoyable experience. We’re happy that you had a wonderful day with us and that you consider it a must-do in Rome. We hope to welcome you again soon for another unforgettable experience!

Sad

joris_m, Dec 2025

Instead of visiting 4 porte sancti it were only 3 because st peter basilic was closed so no entry possible

Response from Host, Dec 2025

Thank you for your feedback. We’re sorry that St. Peter’s Basilica was closed and that you were only able to visit three of the Holy Doors. Please note that we had a reservation for the Holy Door of St. Peter’s, but closures are decisions made by the Vatican, which are not communicated in advance and are completely beyond our control. We appreciate your understanding and hope to welcome you again for another memorable tour in the future!

Jubilee!

christopher_p, Dec 2025

Great planning, wonderful guide & driver. Experience of a lifetime passing through the four Basilica doors of the Jubilee year!!!

Response from Host, Dec 2025

Thank you for your fantastic review! We’re thrilled to hear that the planning, guide and driver all contributed to such a memorable journey. Experiencing the passage through the four Basilica Holy Doors during the Jubilee Year truly is a once-in-a-lifetime experience, and we’re honored to have been part of it. We hope to welcome you again for another extraordinary experience!

Great visit

Concepcion_E, Dec 2025

This tour is very helpful. Michaela is an excellent and knowledgeable guide. I learned new things I am not aware of before. She is caring and empathetic. Our driver is also very helpful and went out of his way to make sure we’re comfortable.

Response from Host, Dec 2025

Thank you very much for sharing your experience! We’re so pleased to hear that you found the tour helpful and enriching. Michela will be delighted to know that her knowledge, care and empathy made such a positive impact on your journey. We’re also glad our driver’s attention and kindness helped ensure your comfort throughout the tour. We truly appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you again for another wonderful experience!

Excellent tour!

Benjie_E, Dec 2025

The Holy Doors pilgrimage was truly excellent. Heartfelt thanks to Dina, our tour guide, and Max, our driver, for making it such a meaningful experience 🙏

Response from Host, Dec 2025

Thank you so much for your kind and heartfelt review! We’re delighted to hear that the Holy Doors pilgrimage was such a meaningful and excellent experience for you. Dina and Max will be truly grateful to know they helped make this journey so special. We hope to welcome you again soon for another unforgettable experience.

Doors, doors, doors!

Greg_B, Dec 2025

Marcela our tour leader was an expert with a joyful demeanor and personal stories to tie the entire tour together. She is a Roman who speaks perfect English and was delightful. The tour was informative and remained on time. Our driver was excellent. Overall this tour was an A++

Response from Host, Dec 2025

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We are thrilled that you appreciated Michela's professionalism and friendliness, as well as our driver. We hope to see you again soon for another unforgettable experience!

Perfect tour!

Blythe_c, Dec 2025

Perfect tour! Our guide was so knowledgeable and friendly! Took time to answer all our questions. The driver was great, getting us through the city with ease! Highly recommend!!!

Response from Host, Dec 2025

Thank you so much for your review! We are glad that you enjoyed the guide and our driver. We hope to see you again soon for another wonderful experience!

The Holy Doors Pilgrimage

Carlos_d, Nov 2025

The pilgrimage through the Holy Doors was an experience of faith like no other. Our guide Dina brought our experience to life. She was so gentle in explaining everything. We felt we were living in the past as she explained those things of the past. Dina made our experience meaningful. All guides should have her knowledge and the ability to transfer that information as she did. We all can say this was the best experience and guide we’ve had. Her driver Max was an excellent driver and so helpful to us as we would go in and out of the vehicle. The vehicle was very clean and comfortable. Both of them are a great asset to your company. They deserve a rating of”10” not just 5. Thank you for such a meaningful and unforgettable experience. Hortensia, Carlos,Vivian and Tony

Response from Host, Dec 2025

Thank you very much for your wonderful words! We are thrilled that the pilgrimage through the Holy Doors was such a meaningful experience for you and that Dina and Max helped make it unforgettable. We hope to see you again soon to accompany you on other equally special adventures!

Jubilee tour- visiting 4 basilicas

Evelyn_S, Nov 2025

This is a wonderful tour. Dina was an excellent tour guide. We visited all four Jubilee Basilicas including St. Peters Basilica. Dina provided excellent background information and showed the highlights of each location, giving us a better appreciation for history and significance of each Basilica. The van transportation in between was also wonderful and saved us steps. We were a small group of four and there was ample opportunity to have our questions answered by Dina. Thank you Dina!

Response from Host, Nov 2025

Thank you very much for your wonderful review! We are glad that you enjoyed the tour and that Dina made the visit interesting and informative. It’s great to know that the comfort of the minivan and the small group helped make the experience even more enjoyable. We hope to have you with us again soon for another beautiful day of discovery!

Four Holy Door

OMD, Nov 2025

Our tour guide Claudia was wonderful. This was a terrific experience. Had opportunity to walk through the Four Holy Doors and be part of the pilgrimage at St Peter Basilica.

Response from Host, Nov 2025

Thank you very much for your review! We are glad that Carola made the tour special and that you were able to have such a meaningful experience at St. Peter’s. We hope to have you with us again soon for another unforgettable experience!

Best Viator experience yet!!!

SHAYNE_B, Oct 2025

Dina our guide knowledge of the area and the churches was unbelievable!!! Her English was impeccable and so easy to understand and converse with. Offered to take pictures of us in front of all the important stops and was just amazing!

Response from Host, Oct 2025

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We are thrilled that Dina shared her passion and knowledge of the area with you and made the tour so enjoyable and fun. Your words fill us with joy, and we hope to see you again soon for more unforgettable experiences!

4 doors

Terry_N, Oct 2025

The tour guide Dina was very informative and made sure no one would wonder off. Her explanations were simple and appropriate.

Response from Host, Oct 2025

Thank you so much for your review! We are glad that Dina guided you with care and clarity during the tour. We hope to have you with us again for more unforgettable experiences!

Dina was an excellent...

Rhoda_G, Oct 2025

Dina was an excellent tour guide! She was very knowledgeable, professional, timely, and friendly. The driver, Walter was a very safe driver, courteous and attentive. They exceeded our expectations and made this experience very memorable!

Response from Host, Oct 2025

Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We’re happy that Dina and Walter exceeded your expectations and made the tour so memorable. We hope to welcome you again soon for another fantastic experience with us!

Jubilee tour

Theodore_S, Oct 2025

Fabulous experience with carola and max Everything was so smooth and easy Very knowledgeable and friendly making the tour so easy and better than expected Highly recommend and especially with carola and max

Response from Host, Oct 2025

Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We’re thrilled that Carola and Max made your experience so enjoyable and beyond expectations. We hope to see you again soon for another unforgettable tour with us!

Our tour guide was...

Sandra_L, Oct 2025

Our tour guide was amazing, so sweet, informative, and knew three languages. I highly recommend this tour and having a driver to all the sites provides a good break in between exploring each basilica.

Response from Host, Oct 2025

Thank you so much for your review! We’re happy to hear that you enjoyed the guide and the organization of the tour. We hope to see you again soon for another wonderful experience with us!

The best Holy Door tour ever!

Monica_K, Oct 2025

This private tour with Dinah and driver Walter is wonderful, holy, informational, and full of joy. Dinah is very good at time management, we were given enough illustration and information about each of the four Papal churches for Holy Doors, and then enough free time for free time exploring and taking pictures. And for each church Dinah will make sure that she will take pictures for both of us together. A very thoughtful and knowledgeable and devout Catholic. I am so grateful to have Dinah as a tour guide for this pilgrimage event.

Response from Host, Oct 2025

Thank you so much for your wonderful words! We are truly happy that the tour with Dina and Walter was such a rich, meaningful, and joyful experience for you. It was a pleasure to accompany you on this special pilgrimage — we hope to see you again soon for another unforgettable experience in Rome!

Wonderful Tour! Best Experience in Rome!

Johanna_T, Sep 2025

Our tour of the Holy Doors was more than we ever expected. When the Vatican let Mamma Mia Italia know there was a conflict with our tour, they did not cancel! They changed the timing and provided us with the best guide, Dina. Dina was incredibly informative and answered all our questions. She shared her in depth knowledge of the history of the Holy Doors, the Cathedrals, the architecture and the artwork in each without lecturing. She always made sure we had enough time at each church. We can’t thank her enough for making this such a special event. We would definitely book another tour with Mamma Mia Italia.

Response from Host, Oct 2025

Thank you so much for your enthusiastic words! We’re delighted that the Holy Doors tour exceeded your expectations and turned out to be such a special experience. A special thank you from Dina as well. We truly appreciate your trust and look forward to welcoming you on another tour with Mamma Mia Italia!

Very informative, guide...

thomas_r, Sep 2025

Very informative, guide was professional and a delight. We were very impressed. Keep Dena she will be a great addition to your team

Response from Host, Sep 2025

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you found the guide professional and pleasant, and that the experience met your expectations. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with Dina, and she’ll certainly appreciate them. We hope to welcome you back soon for another great adventure!

Private tour of Holy Doors

Melissa_V, Sep 2025

Both my tour guide, Carola and driver, Walter were very kind and friendly. We got through all 4 holy doors in one day. She explained that there were two other papal basilicas in Umbria but was a couple hour drive away. Walter kept the air conditioner on and opened the doors for me at every stop. Brief time spent alone at each church which was perfect for my goal of visiting Rome. They were even able to stop by the colosseum for me to see the outside and admire and take photos. I will be back.

Response from Host, Sep 2025

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the company and professionalism of Carola and Walter during your tour. It’s great to know you were able to visit all four Holy Doors in a single day and that you had some quiet, personal time at each basilica. We look forward to welcoming you back to Rome—or perhaps even for a trip to discover the beauty of Umbria. See you soon!

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