About this experience
We are immensely pleased to lead to you to visit the most significant sites of the Catholic Church in Rome.
Included one Papal Blessing on Parchment in English.
• Saint John Lateran
• The Holy Stairs
• Saint Mary Major
• Saint Paul Outside the Walls
• St. Peter’s Basilica (if and when open)
Lunch included in a tipical Roman Restaurant.
Upgradable with Official Licensed Expert Tour Guide (if option selected)
Pickup and dropoff will be at your ship.
Worry-free Shore Excursion:
We will ensure your timely return to Cruise Port for this activity.
At a glance
- Duration: 9 hr
- Private experience
What is included
- One Papal Blessing on Parchment in English
- Air-conditioned, fully insured and licensed legal vehicle with professional English-speaking Driver
- Lunch in a tipical Roman Restaurant
- Private Licensed Expert Tour Guide (if option selected)
- Port pickup and dropoff
Not included
- Tipping is not included in our service fees,It is never mandatory although it is always appreciated
Itinerary and highlights
Dedicated to John the Baptist and John the Evangelist, the Basilica of St. John Lateran is the first among the four major basilicas of Rome.
According to an ancient Christian tradition, Saint Helena (†335), the mother of Constantine, had the stairs transported from Pontius Pilate’s palace in Jerusalem to Rome.
The Patriarchal Basilica of St. Mary Major 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.
The place where Christians venerated the memory of Saint Paul the Apostle, beheaded under Nero around 65-67 A.D. Above his grave, located along the Ostiense Way, Emperor Constantine built a Basilica.
Lunch Time: Lunch included only on Private Tour Option in a typical Roman Restaurant.
St. Peter’s Basilica (if and when open): The Papal Basilica of St. Peter in the Vatican is the papal enclave within the city of Rome. St. Peter’s Basilica is a working church – the largest in the world – and is therefore free to enter. It’s inside the borders of Vatican City but the public are allowed just walk into it from Rome’s streets. Lines to get in to Michelangelo’s famous basilica, which snake round the grand cloisters around the outside of the square, can be extremely long, and though they move fast can appear rather daunting.
Meeting and pickup information
- Cruise Port, right outside your ship, pickup and dropoff. • English-speaking Driver with a private vehicle will be waiting for you right outside the ship, holding a sign with your name on to be easily recognized. • No need to take Bus Shuttle from ship since our permits allow us to enter in the Cruise Port. In Shared Tour Option only: Your Driver may make a few stops (usually 2/3 stops) along the way to pick up, or drop off, fellow passengers. This means that your Driver could arrive within 15-30 minutes of your scheduled pickup time.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- ItalyBesTours
Accessibility and practical details
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Included one Papal Blessing on Parchment in English
- Air-conditioned, fully insured and licensed legal vehicle with professional English Speaking Driver
- Option Private Tour: This is a private Tour. Only your group will participate and it can be modified and/or customized (if requested at booking time)
- One Infant seat available on request
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Available tour options
- This is a Private Tour. Only your group will participate, Included Professional English-speaking Driver and vehicle full time Included also: Licensed Local Expert Tour Guide in Rome. Lunch. Pickup included
- This is a Private Tour. Only your group will participate, Included Professional English-speaking Driver and vehicle full time Included also: Lunch. Not Included: Tour Guide. Pickup included
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