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Via Crucis Catholic Pilgrim Walking Tour in Rome
(28) Reviews
Rome
Important Information
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Please remember that shoulders and knees must be covered and clients must dress respectfully.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Crucis exclusively offers walking tours of religious sites led by and created for traditional Catholics. While mainstream tour guides recount the history of a given place of interest, our devout Catholic guides are able to weave spirituality and scripture into our tours. Those of the faith, and anyone else who is interested, may enjoy an experience that is neither secular nor dismissive of that faith. Our guides are Catholic scholars who are knowledgeable in theology as well as the history and culture of the Church.
Highlights
From 3 hours to 4 hours
Offered in Mandarin & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 3 hours to 4 hours
Offered in Mandarin & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
All Fees and Taxes
Guide tips
Private transportation
Meeting Points
Departure
P.za di Santa Maria Maggiore, 33
By the fountain in front of the basilica. Please download WhatsApp so that we can communicate in real time in the event of any issues.
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Return
Basilica of the Holy Cross in Jerusalem
Itinerary
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Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore
The Arch-Basilica of St John Lateran is the Mother Church of the World and the Cathedral of the Bishop of Rome, otherwise known as the Pope. The oldest and highest ranking of Rome’s four Major Basilicas, San Giovanni is also the site of one of the four Holy Doors that pilgrims will pass through during the Jubileum year for a Partial Indulgence.
A thoroughly mind-blowing sight to behold inside as well as out, the cathedral contains part of the Holy Sponge, numerous papal tombs and the skulls of Saints Peter and Paul, the Pillars of the Church.
1 hour
2
Basilica di Santa Prassede
Just across the street from St Mary Major is one of Rome’s hidden treasures in the form of the quiet and peaceful Basilica of St Praxedes. The basilica is named after the 1st century martyr, who along with her sister Pudentiana cared for and aided persecuted Christians here in the heart of the pagan Roman Empire.
The relics of countless martyrs were brought to this site and hidden in a well, but the most extraordinary treasure in the Basilica of Santa Prassede is in fact the pillar against which the Lord Christ was scourged before His crucifixion.
The column was brought to Rome from Jerusalem in the 13th century as a donation in gratitude for the Fourth Crusade.
St Praxedes is also home to some of the earliest examples of Christian mosaic art.
15 minutes
3
Church of Saint Alphonsus Maria de Liguori
Next stop as we make our way towards the Holy Stairs is the Church of St Alphonsus of Ligouri, the 18th century bishop and theologian. A comparatively unremarkable building from the outside—despite its unique neo-Gothic architecture—like so many of Rome’s churches, it hides a splendid interior as well as a priceless treasure for traditional Catholic pilgrims: the original icon of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, also known as Our Lady of Perpetual Succour, or in the east, Our Lady of the Passion.
15 minutes
4
Pontifical Sanctuary of the Holy Stairs
Known as the Scala Sancta, these are the very same steps that Jesus ascended at the praetorium of the Roman Procurator in Jerusalem, Pontius Pilate, to be condemned to death by crucifixion. Brought to Rome in the 4th century by the mother of the Emperor Constantine, St Helena, it is the pilgrim tradition to follow in the footsteps of Christ by climbing the steps on one’s knees.
Please note however, that while we will see the Holy Steps on our tour, we will not have time to partake in the tradition, so those wishing to do so should organise a separate visit. No booking is necessary and entrance is free.
We’ll also visit the Holy of Holies at the Church of the Holy Stairs, the inner sanctum historically accessed exclusively by the Pope, where a glimpse inside the tiny chapel reveals an acheiropoieta of the Lord Jesus—an icon by tradition begun by St Luke and finished by angels.
30 minutes
5
Basilica di San Giovanni in Laterano
The Arch-Basilica of St John Lateran is the Mother Church of the World and the Seat of the Bishop of Rome, otherwise known as the Pope. The oldest and highest ranking of Rome’s four Major Basilicas, San Giovanni is also the site of one of the four Holy Doors that pilgrims will pass through during the Jubileum year for Partial Indulgence.
A thoroughly mind-blowing sight to behold inside as well as out, the cathedral contains statues of all the Apostles, numerous papal tombs and the skulls of St Peter and St Paul, the Pillars of the Church.
30 minutes
6
Basilica di Santa Croce in Gerusalemme
The Basilica of the Holy Cross of Jerusalem is the climax of our tour and the location of the most important Relics of the Passion of Christ. Here inside this unique basilica, where crowds are rare despite the bustling chaos of the city outside, we are able to observe and venerate some of the most precious artefacts in Christendom.
After Christianity was legalised, the mother of Emperor Constantine, St Helena, made pilgrimage to Jerusalem. With the blessing of the Bishop there, she brought back to Rome a section of wood from the True Cross on which Jesus was crucified, Holy Nails from the Crucifixion, thorns from the Crown of Thorns and the board that was hung above Him on the cross, bearing the sardonic inscription, “Jesus the Nazarene, King of the Jews”.
Also contained in the Basilica of Santa Croce is the finger of St Thomas, fragments from the cave of the Nativity and the Holy Sepulchre.
30 minutes
Via Crucis Catholic Pilgrim Walking Tour in Rome
(28) Reviews
Rome
About
Crucis exclusively offers walking tours of religious sites led by and created for traditional Catholics. While mainstream tour guides recount the history of a given place of interest, our devout Catholic guides are able to weave spirituality and scripture into our tours. Those of the faith, and anyone else who is interested, may enjoy an experience that is neither secular nor dismissive of that faith. Our guides are Catholic scholars who are knowledgeable in theology as well as the history and culture of the Church.
Highlights
From 3 hours to 4 hours
Offered in Mandarin & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 3 hours to 4 hours
Offered in Mandarin & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
All Fees and Taxes
Guide tips
Private transportation
Meeting Points
Departure
P.za di Santa Maria Maggiore, 33
By the fountain in front of the basilica. Please download WhatsApp so that we can communicate in real time in the event of any issues.
What3Words location: chemistry.ember.braked