Take a fascinating journey through an underground pagan temple and four impressive churches to understand the very early stages of Christianity. See original relics from the Crucifixion of Christ and soil from the Holy Land. Please note: In the event that certain areas of one of the churches are closed, your guide will adapt the itinerary by highlighting alternative sites. As a result, the overall duration will remain unchanged

Pope Francis proclaimed the Jubilee Year of Mercy starting on December 8, 2015 and close to the 2025 Jubilee YEAR, we are ready for it. This private tour gives you the opportunity to learn more about the meaning of this event as you visit the major and most representative religious sites of Rome. Escorted by your English-speaking driver, visit the Basilica of St Paul Outside the Wall, the Basilica of St. Praxedis, and the Patriarchal Basilica of St. Mary Major, and gain a more in-depth experience than you would on most typical tours of the city's Christian sites. You'll discover hidden secrets and treasures of these landmarks and learn about their significance to the Jubilee Year of Mercy. Even though the Jubilee Year will be proclaimed over, the spirit of such a memorable year will continue, and you will feel its essence with us.

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.

Join us on a unique experience to discover Rome's main Jubilee churches, a journey that will take you through centuries of history, art, faith and culture. During the tour, you will have the opportunity to pass through at least one holy door and visit not only the three main Jubilee churches, but also three other historical wonders related to the Jubilee: Saint Clement, Holy Cross in Jerusalem and Holy Spirit in Sassia. Each church has a fascinating story to tell, and our expert guide will reveal the secrets behind each sacred site. We will visit the three Jubilee churches of Rome (St. Peter; St. John Lateran; St. Mary Major) true symbols of faith and spirituality, and deepen their importance in the context of the Jubilee, a tradition that marks the return to justice and hope. It will be an unforgettable journey that will allow you to immerse yourself in the heart of the Eternal City!

Step into the early days of Christianity, during this private six-hour driven tour (driver does not enter the sites , but gives commentaries from the vehichle )beginning and ending at your hotel. Led by a local knowledgeable English speaking driver, you’ll get an insider's view of the Eternal City and its holy sites, seeing where Constantine, St. Peter, and St. Paul lived and preached. You’ll visit major basilicas St. Mary Major, St. John Lateran, St. Paul Outside the Walls, and Holy Cross in Jerusalem. After learning about the legends of these churches and their relics, you’ll travel to the subterranean Catacombs, an ancient early-Christian burial site.

Explore five of Rome’s major basilicas with an option to visit the Catacombs ancient burial site, on this seven-hour private tour including transportation from your Rome hotel by air-conditioned vehicle. Visit the Eternal City’s St. Paul Outside the Walls, Santa Maria Maggiore, St. John Lateran, Holy Cross in Jerusalem, and Church of Domine Quo Vadis, learning from your private guide about their design and the relics, including from the Passion of Jesus, housed inside their ornate chambers.