4-Hour Rome Basilica Tour with St. John Lateran and St. Mary Major

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Visit St. John in Lateran, the first church built in Rome after Christianity became official
• 02 Explore St. Mary Major, the first church dedicated to the Virgin Mary
• 03 See the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls, preserved in its original structure for over 15 centuries
• 04 Trace the evolution of Roman art through three of the city's most important basilicas

Join this short excursion through some of Rome's most ancient churches in Italy. Explore St. John in Lateran, St. Mary Major, and the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls, each reflecting the evolution of Roman art through the centuries. This tour offers a focused introduction to the city's rich Christian and architectural heritage.

Explore St. John in Lateran, St. Mary Major, and the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls, each reflecting the evolution of Roman art through the centuries.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Languages English, French, German, Italian, Japanese

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Tour of Rome's Three Major Basilicas

• Connect with your tour guide to visit the following attractions in Italy:

  • St. John in Lateran - the very first church built in Rome, after Christianity was declared the official religion of the Roman Empire in 312 by Emperor Constantine.

  • St. Mary Major - the very first church dedicated to the Virgin Mary and linked to the legend of summer snowfall.

  • Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls - completely intact in its original structure for over 15 centuries, even after being destroyed by a fire.

The trip ends here.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Professional tour guide

What's Not Included

• Transportation

Know before you go

• Depending on the number of participants, ask for a quotation for a car or minivan.
• The tour is also available in Mandarin, Portuguese, Spanish, and Swedish.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Piazza di S. Giovanni in Laterano, 4, 00184 Roma RM, Italy

Tour start

Piazza di S. Giovanni in Laterano, 4, 00184 Roma RM, Italy

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.