Tour of the Pontifical Basilicas of Rome
Overview
The four Basilic located in Rome, are major basilicas,Saint Peter,Saint Mary Major, Saint John,Saint Paul Outside the Walls.
Being major basilicas, they have a holy door and a papal altar: the holy doors are opened with a special ritual by the Pope or one of his commissioners only for the duration of a Holy Year, and they play an important role in granting the so-called plenary indulgence ; the papal altar is an altar where only the pope or a few other priests can celebrate the Eucharist.
OUR DRIVER OPERATES INSIDE THE VEHICLE GIVING YOU HISTORICAL AND KNOWLEDGE OF THE CITY'S HISTORICAL PLACES, GIVING YOU THE FREEDOM TO BE ABLE TO ENTER THE VARIOUS HISTORICAL SITES OF THE CITY FREELY, THE CONTRIBUTION IS OF A SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE OF ROME.This product does not provide priority entry to the various basilicas, so it is not a skip-the-line ticket.
There may be waiting to access the Basilicas.
What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Private tour
- Local taxes
- Gratuities
- Drinks
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Meeting and Pickup
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Basilica Papale San Paolo Fuori le Mura
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Arcibasilica di San Giovanni in Laterano
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
St. Peter's Basilica
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
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- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Key West Private Charters customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- Private tour.
- Local taxes.
- Gratuities.
- Drinks.
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase).
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase).
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Tour of the Pontifical Basilicas of Rome is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Tour of the Pontifical Basilicas of Rome will be included in your confirmation email from Key West Private Charters. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Private tour
- Local taxes
- Gratuities
- Drinks
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
