A perspective on the importance of Catholic Christianity, intertwined in Rome's history, arcaic traditions and culture. Without leaving out the artistic and architectural aspect.
Historical changes and art are often found in the oldest Roman churches. Like in Basilica di San Clemente, the only church in Rome, built on three different levels; the Basilica of Saint John Lateran and The “Scala Santa” (Holy Stairs); the Basilica of the Holy Cross in Jerusalem, one of the Seven Pilgrim Churches of Rome and the Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore
Highlights
4 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 3 Others
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
4 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 3 Others
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private transportation
Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
A private guide
Multi-lingual tour driver
Food & Beverages
Gratuities
Entry tickets to museums, etc.
Itinerary
1
Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore
dedicated to the Virgin Mary is the largest Catholic Marian church in Rome. Your guide will take you to visit to the basilica are its 5th century mosaics, a reliquary said to contain a piece of the crib that once held the baby Jesus, an ancient icon of the Virgin Mary, the tomb of Saint Jerome, and the tomb of the artist Gian Lorenzo Bernini.
30 minutes
2
Basilica of San Clemente
the only church in Rome, built on three different levels, from the 1st to the 12th century. Our expertised tour guide will give a unique insight into the exciting history of this church and you will discover the beautiful interior, but it is especially notable for its three historical layers
1 hour
3
Pontifical Sanctuary of the Holy Stairs
Located adjacent to the Basilica of St. John Lateran it's linked to Jesus of Jerusalem himself.
30 minutes
4
Arcibasilica di San Giovanni in Laterano
You will visit the interiors of this most ancient church in the world. Due to the fact that the pope is also the bishop of Rome, Saint John in Lateran being seat of the bishop’s residence is also Rome’s Cathedral.
1 hour
5
Basilica di Santa Croce in Gerusalemme
one of the Seven Pilgrim Churches of Rome. With our guide you will visit this 4th century church with its relic of the Cross.
30 minutes
Christian Rome Tour
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A perspective on the importance of Catholic Christianity, intertwined in Rome's history, arcaic traditions and culture. Without leaving out the artistic and architectural aspect.
Historical changes and art are often found in the oldest Roman churches. Like in Basilica di San Clemente, the only church in Rome, built on three different levels; the Basilica of Saint John Lateran and The “Scala Santa” (Holy Stairs); the Basilica of the Holy Cross in Jerusalem, one of the Seven Pilgrim Churches of Rome and the Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore
