Rome Small Group Walking Tour Between Holy Doors and Basilicas
by Treasures of Rome
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This small group walking tour in Rome lasts about three to four hours and is led by a local certified guide. The tour covers several historic basilicas and churches located between the Holy Doors of the city. It begins at the Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore, the largest church dedicated to Saint Mary, featuring the highest bell tower in Rome, a Holy Door, and notable chapels. The group spends approximately 40 minutes here. Next, the tour continues to the Basilica di Santa Prassede for about 20 minutes, where visitors can see one of the oldest apse mosaics and a relic related to the Passion of Christ. After that, the tour proceeds to San Pietro in Vincoli, spending 20 minutes viewing Michelangelo’s statue of Moses and the chains said to have bound Saint Peter. Then the tour visits Ss. Quattro Coronati, one of the oldest churches in Rome, which contains a fresco illustrating the legend of Saint Sylvester, followed by the Basilica of San Clemente, also among the oldest churches, known for its impressive apse; each stop lasts about 20 minutes. The route continues to the Pontifical Sanctuary of the Holy Stairs, where visitors see frescoes and the stairs from Pontius Pilate’s palace, spending about 20 minutes. The final stop is the Archbasilica di San Giovanni in Laterano, the principal church for Catholics, containing relics of Saints Peter and Paul and another of the four Holy Doors; the visit here lasts about 40 minutes. Entrance fees and the guide’s service are included. The entire route is on foot and requires appropriate dress covering shoulders, back, and knees. During Jubilee years or special events, the itinerary may be adjusted, and access through the Holy Doors cannot be guaranteed.
Highlights
What's included
Itinerary
Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore
This is the largest church dedicated to Saint Mary in Rome. It features the city’s tallest bell tower, a Holy Door, and several notable chapels considered among the most impressive worldwide. The visit here takes about 40 minutes.
40 min
Basilica di Santa Prassede
Santa Prassede contains one of the oldest apse mosaics in existence and holds a relic connected to the Passion of Christ. The stop here lasts about 20 minutes.
20 min
San Pietro in Vincoli
This church houses Michelangelo’s sculpture of Moses and the chains believed to have bound Saint Peter. Visitors spend around 20 minutes here.
20 min
Basilica of San Clemente
One of Rome’s oldest churches, San Clemente is notable for its remarkable apse. The tour spends about 20 minutes at this site.
20 min
Ss. Quattro Coronati
This basilica features a fresco depicting the legend of Saint Sylvester. Visitors spend approximately 20 minutes here.
20 min
Arcibasilica di San Giovanni in Laterano
The main church for Catholics in Rome, it contains relics of Saints Peter and Paul. The visit here is about 40 minutes long.
40 min
Pontifical Sanctuary of the Holy Stairs
This site includes the stairs from the palace of Pontius Pilate and some of the most impressive frescoes in Rome. Visitors spend about 20 minutes here.
20 min
Meeting point
Look for the green statue of Saint John Paul II. Please arrive 15 minutes early for check-in.
End point
Close to the metro station "Linea A - San Giovanni"
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Rome Small Group Walking Tour Between Holy Doors and Basilicas
by Treasures of Rome
Choose from 4 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$159.20Overview
This small group walking tour in Rome lasts about three to four hours and is led by a local certified guide. The tour covers several historic basilicas and churches located between the Holy Doors of the city. It begins at the Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore, the largest church dedicated to Saint Mary, featuring the highest bell tower in Rome, a Holy Door, and notable chapels. The group spends approximately 40 minutes here. Next, the tour continues to the Basilica di Santa Prassede for about 20 minutes, where visitors can see one of the oldest apse mosaics and a relic related to the Passion of Christ. After that, the tour proceeds to San Pietro in Vincoli, spending 20 minutes viewing Michelangelo’s statue of Moses and the chains said to have bound Saint Peter. Then the tour visits Ss. Quattro Coronati, one of the oldest churches in Rome, which contains a fresco illustrating the legend of Saint Sylvester, followed by the Basilica of San Clemente, also among the oldest churches, known for its impressive apse; each stop lasts about 20 minutes. The route continues to the Pontifical Sanctuary of the Holy Stairs, where visitors see frescoes and the stairs from Pontius Pilate’s palace, spending about 20 minutes. The final stop is the Archbasilica di San Giovanni in Laterano, the principal church for Catholics, containing relics of Saints Peter and Paul and another of the four Holy Doors; the visit here lasts about 40 minutes. Entrance fees and the guide’s service are included. The entire route is on foot and requires appropriate dress covering shoulders, back, and knees. During Jubilee years or special events, the itinerary may be adjusted, and access through the Holy Doors cannot be guaranteed.
Highlights
What's included
Itinerary
Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore
This is the largest church dedicated to Saint Mary in Rome. It features the city’s tallest bell tower, a Holy Door, and several notable chapels considered among the most impressive worldwide. The visit here takes about 40 minutes.
40 min
Basilica di Santa Prassede
Santa Prassede contains one of the oldest apse mosaics in existence and holds a relic connected to the Passion of Christ. The stop here lasts about 20 minutes.
20 min
San Pietro in Vincoli
This church houses Michelangelo’s sculpture of Moses and the chains believed to have bound Saint Peter. Visitors spend around 20 minutes here.
20 min
Basilica of San Clemente
One of Rome’s oldest churches, San Clemente is notable for its remarkable apse. The tour spends about 20 minutes at this site.
20 min
Ss. Quattro Coronati
This basilica features a fresco depicting the legend of Saint Sylvester. Visitors spend approximately 20 minutes here.
20 min
Arcibasilica di San Giovanni in Laterano
The main church for Catholics in Rome, it contains relics of Saints Peter and Paul. The visit here is about 40 minutes long.
40 min
Pontifical Sanctuary of the Holy Stairs
This site includes the stairs from the palace of Pontius Pilate and some of the most impressive frescoes in Rome. Visitors spend about 20 minutes here.
20 min
Meeting point
Look for the green statue of Saint John Paul II. Please arrive 15 minutes early for check-in.
End point
Close to the metro station "Linea A - San Giovanni"
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.