Four Papal Basilicas of Rome: Holy Pilgrimage Tour

Join our exclusive tour of Rome’s Four Papal Basilicas. Walk in the footsteps of saints, explore holy doors, and earn indulgences with expert guidance.

Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • St. Peter’s Basilica - Our tour begins at the Vatican with the Basilica of St Peter built over the place where St Peter’s body still lies. Once you have entered into St Peters, our expert Catholic guide will give you a tour of the interior of the Basilica including Michelangelo’s Pietà, the relics and altars of the major saints of the Catholic…
What's Included
  • Expert professional guide
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
  • Food and Drink
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Initiated in 1300 by Pope Boniface VIII, the Church has long invited pilgrims to visit the four most significant churches in Christendom, known as the Major Basilicas, and to enter through their sacred doors.
There are only four Major Basilicas globally, the highest-ranking of all churches, and they are all located in Rome.
Following the footsteps of…

Location
Fontana di Piazza Giovanni XXIII
Lungotevere Vaticano
Please arrive at the fountain on the wall of Piazza Giovanni XXIII, nearby Lungotevere Vaticano and look for the guide holding the orange sign with the lion head on it.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Andreas_b
Apr 2, 2025
An extremely insightful tour - Paul has extensive knowledge about Catholicism and Roman Empire, and was able to share his knowledge in a way that is easily understood by laymen. I leave the tour recharged and fulfilled and cannot recommend him enough. He is also understanding and wait for us to take pictures, get souvenirs, etc.
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577cecillem
Mar 22, 2025
A unique experience - The tour that Paul organized for us was a unique experience. Paul approached the tour from an academic perspective offering not just a historical perspective but also sharing philosophical/theological insights as well. His grasp of information was most impressive. The level of detail with which he discussed each site was beyond what we expected. Paul also made sure to be cognizant of our backgrounds and customized our tour agenda to focus on our interests and priorities. The agenda that Paul prepared for us made for a very unique cerebral and very enriching experience.
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D2390pqjamess
Jan 25, 2025
Outstanding - Paul is an extremely knowledgeable guide from both a historical and a religious point of view. The tour was titled Celebrate Ancient Jubilee in Rome in the 4 Papal Basilicas. I thought it had the words Holy Doors in the description because that is what we were seeking and this tour was right on target. It should also have had the word VIP in its title because the guide and the vehicle made us feel like VIPs.
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James_s
Jan 25, 2025
Historical and Religious - If Paul is your guide you literally have an expert at your disposal. There was not a single question he was unable to answer immediately and with complete certainty. He knows everything from both perspectives, history and religion.
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From $170
up to 12 guests
2 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).