The
Basilica tour
The
three main basilica tour:Santa Maria Maggiore Basilica, San Giovanni in
Laterano Basilica, St.Paul outside the walls Basilica.
Your guide will show you some of the treasures and mosaics inside the
Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, built in 356 after the miracle snowfall,
which is commemorated every August 5th with a special ceremony.
Continuing on our tour you’ll see and the Lateran Palace before visiting
the inside of the Holy Staircase steps, which, according to tradition,Jesus
climbed in Pontius Pilatus’ residence and then these steps were moved to
the Basilica of San Giovanni, the Cathedral of Rome and the first church
ever built in Rome.
To end our basilicas tour we will arrive at St. Paul outside the walls
Basilica.
Built on Saint Paul’s Tomb, it is the second largest in Rome with its
medieval mosaics and its wonderful porticoes.
N.B.
ENTRANCE TO CHURCHES, BASILICAS, CATACOMBS AND OTHER RELIGIOUS PLACES
REQUIRES APPROPRIATE CLOTHES (NO SHORTS, MINISKIRTS OR UNCOVERED SHOULDERS).
IT IS ALSO ADVISABLE TO WEAR COMFORTABLE SHOES
If
you are individual travellers following our links we can offer you to
join a group
tour (55 euros per person)or a private tour
with private car and private tour guide.
