Rome: Catacombs and Papal Basilicas Semi-Private Tour

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About this activity

On this guided tour you will discover the beauty of 2 major Basilicas of Rome and the incredible Christian Catacombs.

St. Mary Major is the most important and best preserved of the Roman churches and it's dedicated to the Virgin Mary.

It houses the tomb of Pope Francis.

St. John’s in Lateran, the real Cathedral of Rome and first Papal residence.

After a stop at the Holy Stairs, we proceed to the ancient Appian Way, the most important road of the Roman Empire, until we reach the Catacombs of Rome.

You will explore this ancient underground labyrinth with an official Vatican guide, discovering the incredible history of these Christian cemeteries.

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At a glance

Duration: 4 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 7 people
People per booking: 1–7
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: Brastours

Ages: Infants (0–6 years) · Children (7–17 years) · Adults (18–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Tour guide
Included: Holy Stairs skip-the-line entry
Included: Catacombs skip-the-line entry
Included: St. Mary Major skip-the-line entry
Included: Headsets
Included: Transportation by minivan
Included: St. John's in Lateran skip-the-line entry

Not included

Not included: Hotel pick up and drop off

Itinerary

Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore

45 min Admission included

The most important and best preserved of the Roman churches and it's dedicated to the Virgin Mary.

It houses the tomb of Pope Francis.
Arcibasilica di San Giovanni in Laterano

45 min Admission included

The real Cathedral of Rome and first Papal residence.
Pontifical Sanctuary of the Holy Stairs

20 min Admission included

Stop at the Holy Stairs.
Appian Way (Via Appia Antica)

20 min Admission included

The most important of the ancient Roman roads.
Catacombe di San Callisto

one hour Admission included

The ancient underground Christians cemeteries.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

In front of the Mecenate Palace Hotel entrance.

15 minutes prior the departure time.

No refunds will be issued to customers who are late and miss the tour.

End point

Rome City Centre

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
It is forbidden to bring metal objects, big bags and animals (assistance dogs allowed)
It is not permitted to wear shorts, miniskirts and have uncovered shoulders
Tour not suitable for guests with wheelchairs or with impaired mobility
No refunds will be issued to customers who are late and miss the tour