St John in Lateran and St Mary Major: the basilicas and catacombs tour
Attractions & guided tours

St John in Lateran and St Mary Major: the basilicas and catacombs tour

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Language: English , Italian , French , Spanish , German
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Availability: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday
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Mobile voucher accepted
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Duration: up to 3 hours
Do this because
  • Visit two of the most important basilicas of the Catholic world and the unforgettable catacombs
  • See the worshipped Holy Stairs in St John in Lateran
  • The heart of Christianity from the time of the persecutions to the rise of the Pope's power
  • A fascinating journey into the catacombs of Rome
What to expect

After being picked up from your hotel (if centrally located and accessible), begin your day with a visit to two of the most important basilicas in the world; the Basilicas of Saint John in Lateran and Saint Mary Major.

The Basilica of Saint John in Lateran is the oldest of Rome's four main basilicas and is home to the Holy Steps, one of the city's most important pilgrimage sites.

From there, you will head to the Basilica of Saint Mary Major, which houses an amazing collection of historic and religious artifacts. Admire 5th-century mosaics and the remarkable Crypt of the Nativity.

Then, continue along the historic Appian way with your guide, passing the Chapel of Domine Quo Vadis before arriving at the ancient Roman underground Catacombs. Explore these remarkable subterranean cemeteries, some of which were started in the 2nd century. See amazing historic artwork in the catacombs, and learn about how these underground passageways give a window into the early days of Christianity.

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What's included
  • check Entrance ticket to Catacombs
  • check Expert local guide
  • check Headset
  • check Drop-off in Rome city centre (at the stops)
What's not included
  • x_not_included Optional gratuities
Where

Via Leone IV, 33, 00192 Roma RM, Italy

Meeting point:
Please make your way to the departure point 20 minutes prior to tour start time: Gray Line Rome/I Love Rome Office.
What to remember
  • Sleeveless shirts and shorts are not permitted inside churches
  • The pick-up service is available from a wide selection of hotels in Rome. After booking, please contact Gray Line - I Love Rome at least 24 hours before the tour to confirm the service availability. Without a confirmation of pick-up, the tour will begin from the tour operator´s office in Via Leone IV, 33 Rome (just 100m away from the Vatican Museums entrance) with a meeting time at least 15 minutes before the tour starts
  • Please provide a printed copy of your voucher at check-in
  • The tour also includes a drop-off service in Rome City center. You can be dropped off at one of the following I Love Rome stops: Stazione Termini, S.Maria Maggiore, Piazza Barberini, Via Ludovisi, Largo Santa Susanna
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Provider
Gray Line - I Love Rome
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

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