Vatican Basilicas Tour: Discover Holy Doors and Relics

Experience a semi-private tour of the major Papal Basilicas and Holy Doors in Vatican City. Explore stunning works of art, Christian relics, and the throne of Pope Francis on this 3-hour guided tour. Don’t miss the opportunity to see the Holy Doors that only the Pope can open during the Jubilee year. Book now!

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 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.
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What's Included
  • Access to Major Papal Basilicas not frequently visited by average tourists.
  • Personal curation of every tour by More of Rome founders, Dimitri and Emanuela.
  • Personal attention from your guide in a small group setting.
  • Unique tour experience with experienced guide and a group of like-minded travelers.
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities are not mandatory, however are very much appreciated.
Additional Information

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…

Location
Basilica Papale di Santa Maria Maggiore
Piazza di Santa Maria Maggiore
Meet your guide outside the basilica! In the center of the Piazza di Santa Maria Maggiore, near the fountain.
Cancellation Policy

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

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Ann_m
May 19, 2025
basilicas - this was a great tour of three of the papal basilicas and the guide Rebecca was very knowledgeable and friendly
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Fernando_f
May 18, 2025
Excellent tour with guide and transportation - The tour was excellent. Sonia was informative, engaging and so personable. She was patient answering all our questions. The tour was well planned out and would have been very difficult to do on our own. Highly encourage this tour in the Jubilee Year.
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Monica_p
May 16, 2025
Lovely tour of the Basilicas - We enjoyed this tour! We initially weren’t sure what to expect with the estimated length of the tour and the multiple sites we were scheduled to see, but it ended up as smooth as you could want. Our tour guide Sonia was very helpful and resourceful. She made sure we knew where to meet prior to start time- once through email and again through a WhatsApp message. We didn’t spend much time waiting in line at any basilica. Security was pretty straight forward to navigate through. We felt like we had adequate time at each basilica and Sonia made sure to keep us on track! In total, the tour was about 4.5 hours long for us and we didn’t feel rushed. It was very convenient to have a tour with transportation built in because it would be very difficult to manage seeing all of the sites independently. She explained the history of each basilica in detail and throughout our transport to each location, explained different landmarks we passed around the city. There was a good balance of being left on our own to appreciate each site and being guided throughout. Would recommend this tour!
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Doris_b
May 12, 2025
Our tour guide, Rebecca... - Our tour guide, Rebecca was so helpful, kind and full of information for our tour of the Basilicas. My husband and friends loved her as well. Can’t say enough good things about her.
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Karlaa87
May 2, 2025
Worth it. - Our tour guide Amber was very informative. She gave us good information and tour of the Basilicas. Have a tour guide like her would confirm why you get a guided tour in the first place.
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Gema_s
Apr 30, 2025
100% happy with this tour - Early before we started the tour Amber wrote to me and made sure I was not lost so I could find her. She is incredible, very friendly and knowledgeable. I really enjoyed this tour and her company. She explained a lot and then gave us some time so we could explore the basilicas on our own. She is the best and I would be happy to take other tours with her again.
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Isa_r
Apr 27, 2025
Guide was fantastic,... - Guide was fantastic, provided so much insight and info on the sculptures and paintings. She had a great deal of knowledge.
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James_w
Apr 17, 2025
Great experience - Really good guided tour. Small group and transportation by car to the three sights. Guide was very knolegable
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Diane_t
Apr 15, 2025
Best way to visit the papal doors in Rome! - Nice limo drove us around and it was an amazing history lesson and incredible art!! Our guide was very knowledgeable of the history of each church the surrounding area and the architectural style from floor to ceiling!
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James_b
Apr 18, 2025
Great excursion except... - Great excursion except the Tour operator did not have the proper permits to go in one of the three churches with us. Guide was very knowledgeable. Transportation was efficient. Price was too high for this excursion.
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up to 8 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).