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Vatican Basilicas and Holy Doors Small-Group Tour

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Overview

Available languages

English

3 hours

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Explore three Major Vatican Basilicas and Holy Doors on this 3-hour tour with transfers. Save yourself hours of walking and join us on this guided tour of Santa Maria Maggiore, Saint Paul Outside the Walls, and Saint John in Lateran. Three Vatican Basilicas outside the Vatican.

During this tour, you will also discover unique Christian Relics, stunning works of art, the throne of Pope Francis, and the Holy Doors that only the Pope can open during the Jubilee year.

At each stop, you will also have free time to take photos, to visit the gift shop, and to rest.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Attention! The Holy Doors will be open until December 27, 2025.

On rare occasions, we may have to change the order in which we visit the basilicas.

Please wait for your guide in the center of the square and NOT INSIDE THE BASILICA.

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Visit the Major Papal Basilicas an average tourist rarely gets to see.

To make communication easier, you will receive the name and number of your guide, the night before.

Experienced guide and a small group of like-minded travelers make this tour unique.

Gratuities are not mandatory, however are very much appreciated.

What To Expect

1

Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore

Start your tour with the most significant Marian Basilica in the world - Santa Maria Maggiore. Your guide will meet you at the front of the Basilica and after a brief check-in will accompany you to the core of this ancient marvel. The basilica is home to some of the most important Catholic Relics in Rome.

45 minutes • Admission Included
2

Abbazia di San Paolo Fuori Le Mura

The second stop of this experience is the Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls. Once the largest catholic church in Rome, the Major Papal Basilica of Saint Paul is the resting place of the Patron Saint to Gentiles - Saint Paul. Discover this magnificent Basilica with the help of your passionate guide, and have some free time to explore on your own.

50 minutes • Admission Included

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Vatican Basilicas and Holy Doors Small-Group Tour

Reviews

4.66

114 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • Very disappointing tour!!

    Lourdes J,

    Oct 15, 2025

    - Viator

    1.00

    False Advertising and Unprofessional Guide This tour was a complete disappointment. The guide was very unprofessional, unprepared and clearly lacked knowledge about the basilicas — he left us alone in most of the tour. He gave no information about what we were visiting or looking. The tour was promoted as a spiritual and meaningful experience, but it was nothing like advertised. After reading all the great reviews about other guides, this felt like a scam. Totally not worth it. We asked for a refund or at least a partial refund and nothing.

  • There is walking but you...

    Cynthia L,

    Oct 14, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    There is walking but you also ride to each basilica. I really liked it. Beautiful churches. I liked the city also.

  • Absolutely a once in a...

    AgustinRaymund A,

    Oct 11, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Absolutely a once in a lifetime experience to do the Holy Doors. We were pleased and very happy with Emma’s knowledge of the Churches we visited. Emma has a warm and friendly personality.

  • Great holy doors experience

    Kent C,

    Oct 11, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Great experience with a great guide. Juan was outstanding. We entered the three holy doors and received great information about the sites. In addition to other sites we passed.

  • Excelent Tour

    Jose J,

    Oct 10, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    It was a good tour, our tour guided Joan was extraordinary. He know all tje history. I just have a complaint, it should have radios been offered, to hear the guided best.

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4.66
114 reviews
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