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Christian Rome with English Speaking driver

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Step into the early days of Christianity, during this private six-hour driven tour (driver does not enter the sites , but gives commentaries from the vehichle )beginning and ending at your hotel. Led by a local knowledgeable English speaking driver, you’ll get an insider's view of the Eternal City and its holy sites, seeing where Constantine, St. Peter, and St. Paul lived and preached. You’ll visit major basilicas St. Mary Major, St. John Lateran, St. Paul Outside the Walls, and Holy Cross in Jerusalem. After learning about the legends of these churches and their relics, you’ll travel to the subterranean Catacombs, an ancient early-Christian burial site.
  • Live commentary on board , you visit on your own
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Transport by air-conditioned sedan/minivan
  • Private vehicle for the day
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Gratuities
  • Admission to the Catacombs (approx. 8 euros)
  • Walking tour guide inside the sites
Departure Point

Traveler pickup is offered

Pick up is at your centrally-located Rome hotel. Please provide address.

  • Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore, Rome, Italy
    We will pick you up at your hotel and drive you to the Basilica of St. Mary Major which reigns as an authentic jewel in the crown of Roman churches. Its beautiful treasures are of inestimable value, and represent the Church's role as the cradle of Christian artistic civilization in Rome. Built on the Esquiline hill in 352 A.D., this is the smallest and most precious of the four basilicas, and for centuries has held its position as a Marian shrine par excellence. Among the Patriarchal Basilicas, St. Mary Major is the only one to have kept its original structure, though it has been enhanced over the course of years. Special details within the church render it unique including the 5th century mosaics of the central nave, the Cosmatesque pavement, the 15th century coffered ceiling in gilt wood . The numerous chapels, from the most ornate to the most humble, constructed by popes, cardinals and pious confraternities, the high altar begun by Ferdinando Fuga and later enriched by the genius of Valadier, the Baptistery and finally the relic of the Holy Crib complete the array of splendors contained within these walls.
    40 minutes
  • Arcibasilica di San Giovanni in Laterano, Rome, Italy
    The drive continues with the visit of the Basilica of St. John in Lateran, the oldest and highest ranking of the four major basilicas in Rome. Built by the Emperor Constantine, first residence of the Popes until the year 1307, the Cathedral of the City, with the wonderful 17th century remaking by Borromini, the beautiful gentilitial chapels, the relic of the table of the Last Supper, the lovely 13th-century cloister, the Baptistry, the oldest and tallest among the 13 Egyptian obelisks in Rome, the Holy Stairs of Christ's Passion, is a site not to be missed.
    40 minutes
  • Scala Santa and Chapel of San Lorenzo, Rome, Italy
    The Scala Sancta are a set of 28 white marble steps that are Roman Catholic relics located in an edifice on extraterritorial property of the Holy See in Rome, Italy proximate to the Archbasilica of St. John in Laterano.[1] Officially, the edifice is titled the Pontifical Sanctuary of the Holy Stairs (Pontificio Santuario della Scala Santa). The Holy Stairs, which long ago were encased in a protective framework of wooden steps, are in an edifice that incorporates part of the old, Papal Lateran Palace. The Holy Stairs lead to the Church of St. Lawrence in Palatio ad Sancta Sanctorum (Chiesa di San Lorenzo in Palatio ad Sancta Sanctorum) or simply the "Sancta Sanctorum" (English: Holy of Holies), which was the personal chapel of the early Popes.
    20 minutes
  • Basilica di Santa Croce in Gerusalemme, Rome, Italy
    The Basilica of the Holy Cross in Jerusalem or Basilica di Santa Croce in Gerusalemme, is a Roman Catholic minor basilica and titular church in rione Esquilino, Rome, Italy. It is one of the Seven Pilgrim Churches of Rome. According to tradition, the basilica was consecrated circa 325 to house the relics of the Passion of Jesus Christ brought to Rome from the Holy Land by Empress St. Helena, mother of Roman Emperor Constantine I. At that time, the Basilica's floor was covered with soil from Jerusalem, thus acquiring the title in Hierusalem; it is not dedicated to the Holy Cross which is in Jerusalem, but the Basilica itself is "in Jerusalem" in the sense that a "piece" of Jerusalem was moved to Rome for its foundation. The most recent Cardinal Priest of the Titulus S. Crucis in Hierusalem was Juan José Omella, since 28 June 2017.
    30 minutes
  • Chiesa del Domine Quo Vadis, Rome, Italy
    From here your driver will take you to the Old Appian Way, passing by Porta San Sebastian and the chapel of "Domine Quo Vadis". This tiny 9th-century church (redone in the 17th century) was built on the spot where Peter, while fleeing the city to escape Nero's persecution, saw a vision of Christ. Peter asked Jesus, "Lord, where are you going?" ("Domine quo vadis?" in Latin), to which Christ replied, "I am going to Rome to be crucified again." This miraculous sign gave Peter faith and courage, causing him to return to Rome and meet his destiny.
    15 minutes
  • Catacombs of Saint Callixtus, Rome, Italy
    We finally arrive at the Catacombs of St. Callixtus: the present catacombs are a series of underground galleries and vaults of various sizes. These were holy sites where Christians buried their dead and came to pray and celebrate liturgy. After Constantine, the bodies of many martyrs and saints were moved to churches within the city. Being outside the old city walls, the catacombs were often pillaged and seriously damaged by the invading Goths and Lombards in the 6th and 7th centuries. In time, the catacombs were abandoned and forgotten to be rediscovered only centuries later. By late 19th century, they had once again become an important and romantic place for visitors to learn about their early Christian past. Expect to pay approximately 08.00 euro per person for admission to the Catacombs. Kindly take note that the admission fee includes a guided tour with a local guide. They may not be using a microphone that is why we suggest that you stay as close as possible to the guide to better hear what (s)he will be saying.
    60 minutes
  • Basilica Papale San Paolo Fuori le Mura, Rome, Italy
    Visit Rome's second largest church, the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls. Erected on the site which is traditionally believed to be the burial place of the Apostle Paul, the cella memoriae was subsequently turned into a basilica by the Emperor Constantine and consecrated in 394 by Pope Silvester I. Throughout the centuries the Basilica would not cease to be embellished and enhanced by the Popes only to be almost completely destroyed by a terrible fire on the night of July 15, 1823. The Basilica was reconstructed identically to what it had been before, using all the elements which had survived the fire and embellished over time with beautiful mosaics , a magnificent portico with 150 columns while contemporary work has uncovered the tomb of the Apostle so that all pilgrims can pray and visit.
    60 minutes
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • If you are not ready to depart at the assigned time , we cannot promise to fulfill the mentioned itinerary nor promise to extend the duration of the tour.
  • Order of stops may vary.
  • Your driver is not a licensed tour guide. Due to strict Italian laws and regulations in place to protect officially licensed guides, drivers can comment and explain attractions only from inside the vehicle. Drivers cannot elaborate on the attractions when they are outside of the vehicle.
  • This is a private service no one will join your party
  • Pleae be aware that on Sundays some Churches have restrictions to the places you may visit.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
Q8793LVcrystalb
01 Nov 2024
Ricardo, our guide, was very friendly and welcoming. We were able to fit a lot of sight seeing in our 6 hours. When he would drop us off at a site, he was very attentive and we never had to wait on him. He went above and beyond and extended our tour by driving by an additional site on our way back to the hotel. It was probably my misunderstanding, but I thought the guide would tell a lot more about the history of the sights we saw. Overall, it was an excellent tour, and I would highly recommend.
Sharon_H
16 May 2024
We had David as our guide. His English was perfect. Which we found is not true for most guides or drivers in Rome!!! Because my husband was using a cane, David switched up the itinerary , with our consent, to see the catacombs early in the tour when our energy would be higher; a good move. David also recommended a wonderful place for lunch. A small restaurant that we enjoyed. I cannot say enough about the streets of Rome. How a person can drive safely with scooters, motorcycles, busses, and taxis all weaving around the curving and high walled streets..AND talk to your passengers about the next bascillica on the list is amazing. Totally worth it!
Rachel_C
17 Jul 2023
We loved seeing new churches, and our driver had actually been in all of them. He was so courteous and friendly. He was very willing to tailor our tour to what we wanted to see.
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