Christian Rome: Basilicas and Catacombs

Christian Rome: Basilicas and Catacombs - Luxury Private Tour

Explore the major sites of early Christianity in Rome

This tour has been designed to visit the most important places of Christianity in half a day and in a very comfortable way.

We'll discover how the martyrs planted the seeds for the development of the Christian religion in Rome, which quickly began to gain followers against the prevailing paganism, until the conversion of the Emperor Constantine (IV century).

After pick-up at the hotel, you'll drive to the Lateran, to visit the Basilica of St. John (the Cathedral of Rome) and the Holy Stairs.

You will learn about St. Elena's pilgrimage to the Holy Land, from where she brought the most important relics of Christianity to Rome.

You will then visit the Church of St. Mary Major, also known as Our Lady of the Snows because of the miracle of its construction.

To round off this journey through spirituality and history, you will visit a catacomb on the Via Appia: the Catacomb of St. Sebastian or that of St. Calixtus, depending on the opening days.

Please note

Public transportation nearby
Infant seats available

Weather: we run tours rain or shine, and most of our itineraries take place entirely or partially outside. Water, sunscreen and a hat are recommended in summer, as are warm layers in winter.
Comfortable shoes are always advised.
Dress code. Churches have strict dress code requirements: dresses/shorts must be knee length and shoulders covered , so bringing zip on attire or scarfs is acceptable.