Relics from Passion of the Christ Tour in Rome

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Rome, Italy

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

Why travelers loved this

5.0

· Janine_N ·

Mar 2026

Really wonderful tour. Paul is such a knowledgeable guide. It was very much the highlight of our trip to Rome.

· Jennifer_P ·

Mar 2026

We enjoyed seeing all of the relics but climbing the Scala Santa was especially memorable and humbling. Our guide, John, was so personable and informative. It's very obvious he is passionate about history and this makes him a great guide!

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Overview

Rome is rich in holy relics, but it can be difficult to discover them on your own. See the relics with ease, and learn more about their significance and background, on this small-group guided walking tour. Visit five of Rome’s most important churches and view relics including the Holy Steps and items said to be from the Crucifixion.

Embark on a pilgrimage to see some of Rome’s most holy relics
Small-group size offers a more personal experience and pace
Learn more about the relics than you would on your own
Choice of morning or afternoon departures to suit your schedule

What's Included

Entry to each site included in the tour
Expert local guide

Some temporary exhibitions and special events may be excluded
Food and Drink
Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Piazza di Santa Maria Maggiore, Roma RM, Italy
We will meet at the fountain in the piazza in front of the entrance to the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore. Your guide will be holding an orange sign with a lion head on it.

End point

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

Itinerary

Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Basilica di Santa Prassede

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Santuario della Scala Santa

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Arcibasilica di San Giovanni in Laterano

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Basilica di Santa Croce in Gerusalemme

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible

Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 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

5.0

based on 16 reviews

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Excellent tour

Janine_N, Mar 2026

Really wonderful tour. Paul is such a knowledgeable guide. It was very much the highlight of our trip to Rome.

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Ciao Janine, Thank you so much for your kind review, we are delighted that you enjoyed the tour with our tour guide! Safe travels! Kind regards, RomanVacations

A "Must See" Tour for Christians!

Jennifer_P, Mar 2026

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Ciao Jennifer! May thanks for your kind words. We are so glad you enjoyed the tour with us. We make sure to only work with the best guides available. We hope to see you back in Rome soon. Safe travels!

Wonderful experience! ...

Carrie_R, Dec 2025

Wonderful experience! Daniel was so informative and the basilicas toured and relics experienced were simply amazing.

Response from Host, Dec 2025

Ciao Carrie! Many thanks for your kind words. We are so glad you enjoyed your tour with Daniel. He is a wonderful guide and a total sweetheart to boot. We hope to see you back in Rome soon. Safe travels!

Life changing experience

Anonymous, Oct 2025

We had no idea that these churches and relics of Christ existed. It’s the tour that every Catholic person should take.

Response from Host, Oct 2025

Ciao! Many thanks for your kind words. We are so glad you enjoyed the tour and discovered something new. We aim to give unforgettable expereinces and we are so glad we have achieved that. We hope to see you back in Rome soon. Safe travels!

10/10 with tour guide...

Kyle_I, Jul 2025

10/10 with tour guide Paul. He is a history professor and answered every single question asked of him with no difficulty. Enthusiastic, detail oriented, generous with his time, and excited to share about Italy/Rome!

Response from Host, Jul 2025

Ciao Kyle! Many thanks for your kind words. We are so glad you enjoyed the tour with Paul. He is fantastic at what he does. He has a real passion for the subject and it comes out in his tours. his knowledge is seriously impressive as well. We hope to see you guys back in Rome soon. Safe travels!

Hidden gem of a tour

Michael_R, Jun 2025

Daniel was a passionate tour guide who had such a knowledge of the relics of Christ. We could not have asked for a better guide. This tour is a must for all to submerge yourself in history of Christianity. We were in awe of the amount of relics found in these small churches in Rome . The Passion should never be forgotten .

Response from Host, Jun 2025

Ciao Michael! Many thanks for your kind words. Daniel is an awesome guide, with an amazing depth of knowledge and a fantastic story telling ability. He is a total sweetheart who truly cares that those on tour with him and enjoying themselves. We hope to see you back in Rome soon. Safe travels!

The Relics of Jesus Christ and historical perspective

Ditas_G, May 2025

Our tour guide, Daniel, is very knowledgeable and polite. There were only me and my husband, and he gave us a one-on-one historical narrative of each site and relic we went to. However, this is a walking tour approximately 3-4 hrs.

Response from Host, May 2025

Ciao! Many thanks for your kind words. We are so glad you enjoyed the tour with Daniel. He is a wonderful guide who truly cares about the enjoyment and well being of those on his tours. We hope to see you back in Rome soon. Safe travels!

Great tour!! I feel like...

Victoria_C, Feb 2025

Great tour!! I feel like we got a lot more out of the churches and different relics because of this tour! Our guide was excellent, he made the tour very interesting and provided more information about different aspects of the churches in addition to the relics! I would recommend!!

Response from Host, Feb 2025

Ciao Victoria! We are glad that you enjoyed our Relics tour, we always do our best to make your stay in Rome unforgettable, that is why we work together with the best tour guides. Thank you very much for your kind review and we hope to see you soon!

Do this tour!! Period.

Doyle_B, Oct 2024

This is a must do tour in Rome!! We expected a group but it was only two of us. Daniel was an incredible tour guide. His presentation as we visited each church without giving away the key relic to be discovered until we saw it made the tour amazing. The history of each church and how the relic was brought over from Jerusalem was incredible. Very moving and spiritual. Every Christian should do this tour while in Rome and get away from the crowded tourist spots for a few hours. Be prepared to walk a lot, but well worth it.

Response from Host, Oct 2024

Ciao Doyle, thank you very much for your kind words, we appreciate it. Sometimes the hidden gems can be visited only with a great tour guide, like Daniel, in this way you can easily escape from the crowd and discover new places and their history. That is why we are here, to provide you these experiences! Thank you again for your feedback, we are glad that you enjoyed the tour with as and you are always welcome at RomanVacations. Hope to see you soon.

Best Tour in Rome

Amin_V, Sep 2024

This was our life changing experience. Our guide Paul was kind, polite and very knowledgeable. and patiently explained the minute details. Thank you Paul for such an amazing and heart touching tour. We will highly recommend Paul to everyone,

Response from Host, Oct 2024

Ciao Amin! Thank you so much for your kind words. We will make sure to let Paul know how good a job he did. We are so glad you enjoyed the tour with him and we hope the rest of your time in Rome was just as enjoyable. Many thanks, and we hope to see you again soon. Safe travels!

Relics and Scripture Come to Life

Frankmmonaco, Sep 2024

The physical tour itself was beyond what we expected, but the knowledge and reality of our tour guide brought it all to life. I have never had such an in depth experience during the entire tour and wished it was even longer. Do yourself a favor and book this tour if you are really interested in the history of the church, apostles and the Lord.

Response from Host, Sep 2024

Ciao! Many thanks for your kind words. We pride ourselves in our guides and take care to vet their knowledge of what will be on show to our guests. We are so very glad you enjoyed the tour and hope to see you again soon in Rome. Safe travels!