Private Jubilee Tour: 3 Papal Basilicas with Santa Maria Maggiore

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Rome, Italy

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

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Overview

Rome’s papal basilicas are around 5 miles (7 kilometers) apart. Avoid the stress of taking public transport during Rome Jubilee 2025 and benefit from the expertise of your own private guide on this personal tour—a great way to celebrate your faith. Visit St. Mary Major, including the papal loggia, St. John Lateran, and St. Paul Outside the Walls as your guide points out their greatest treasures.

Explore St. Mary Major, St. John Lateran, and St. Paul Outside the Walls
See three of the Holy Doors open during Rome Jubilee 2025
Private tour offers a personalized spiritual experience for pilgrims
Prebooked tickets ensure entrance to three papal basilicas in advance ;

What's Included

Private transportation
Expert private guide
Basilica of St. Mary Major
Special loggia access in St. Mary Major
Basilica of St. John in Lateran
Basilica of St. Paul
Tomb of Saint Paul

Saint Peter’s Basilica is not included
Tips & Gratuity

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Piazza San Giovanni In Laterano
P.za. San Giovanni In Laterano, 00184 Roma RM, Italy
At the main entrance of the St. John Lateran Basilica, by the white tents of the security check. Piazza San Giovanni In Laterano, 00184 Roma RM

End point

Piazza Venezia, Roma RM, Italy
You’ll be driven back to the city center

Itinerary

Arcibasilica di San Giovanni in Laterano

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Basilica Papale Di San Paolo Fuori le Mura

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Santa Maria Maggiore

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

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

This tour does NOT include St. Peter’s Basilica.
Places of worship have strict dress code requirements for entry. All participants are required to have shoulders and knees covered (no tank tops or short dresses) to enter.
Access to certain parts of churches may be limited in the case of religious ceremonies.
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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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

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Amazing History!

Pablo_P, Oct 2025

These three Papal Basilicas are a must see and incredibly beautiful and spiritual. Our tour guide Barbara was simply amazing and shared so much history and personal experiences with us. We were never rushed and will always cherish this experience.

Massimo

Dana_L, Sep 2025

Massimo was wonderful. Very knowledgeable and fun to be with. He also was very courteous. I highly recommend him.

The Best!

ColleenSchleider_S, Jul 2025

Our tour was fantastic! Our guide was so exceptional. She explained everything. The jubilee doors and explanation of the churches and art masterpieces are not to be missed. I cannot say enough good things about our tour guide Chiara. I feel she was the best tour guide we have ever had. It felt like a true pilgrimage and we learned so much and she made it so fun. Superb!! Do this tour!!

Once in a lifetime experience!

Wayne_G, Apr 2025

A very special tour in this time of Jubilee! Ribal was such an expert and taught us so much. Definitely put on your list when in Rome!

Incredible Experience

Raul_Q, Feb 2025

Incredibly informative, well-designed, and fantastic knowledge and experience from Giulia. She epitomizes a good tour guide who adapts and pivots to the audience. Her knowledge and explanation of the different basilicas we visited was outstanding. During the Jubilee year, we visited three of the Holy Doors. At every step, she explained the details, history, and culture behind each one. It is a fantastic experience that I highly recommend to anyone who loves the culture and art of Italy.