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Rome Christian Tour: Papal Basilicas and Pope Francis Tomb 3 hr

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  • Rome, Italy
  • 3 hrs
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Explore three major Rome basilicas, discover Christian relics and art, and visit the resting place of Pope Francis with a guide.

About this tour

Discover Rome’s papal heritage on a guided visit to three major basilicas, including the resting place of Pope Francis. This three-hour Rome Christian tour visits Santa Maria Maggiore, Saint Paul Outside the Walls, and Saint John in Lateran, with transfers between stops to help save time and walking.

Explore Christian relics, remarkable works of art, the throne of Pope Francis, and the Holy Doors. Each stop includes free time for photos, a visit to the gift shop, or a short rest. An experienced guide leads the small group, and you’ll receive the guide’s name and phone number the night before. The visit order may change on rare occasions. Meet outside the basilica in the center of Piazza di Santa Maria Maggiore, near the fountain.

Join this Rome Christian tour to see three landmark basilicas and connect with the city’s living religious history.

Highlights

  • Visit the resting place of Pope Francis
  • Explore Santa Maria Maggiore, Saint Paul Outside the Walls, and Saint John in Lateran
  • Discover Christian relics and striking works of art
  • See the Holy Doors and the throne of Pope Francis
  • Enjoy time at each stop for photos, a gift shop visit, or a rest

What's included

Included

  • Visit to the resting place of Pope Francis
  • Experienced guide
  • Small-group tour
  • Guide’s name and phone number provided the night before

Not included

  • Gratuities

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Important information

  • Wheelchair accessible, including transportation and all areas and surfaces
  • Infants and small children can ride in a stroller; infants must sit on an adult’s lap
  • Public transportation is available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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  • Meet your guide in the center of Piazza di Santa Maria Maggiore, near the fountain, outside the basilica
  • Do not wait inside the basilica
  • The Holy Doors were scheduled to remain open until December 27, 2025
  • The order of basilica visits may change on rare occasions

Frequently asked questions

Where is the meeting point?

Meet your guide in the center of Piazza di Santa Maria Maggiore, near the fountain, outside the basilica.

Is the tour wheelchair accessible?

Yes. Transportation, areas, and surfaces are wheelchair accessible.

Can infants join the tour?

Yes. Infants can ride in a stroller but must sit on an adult’s lap.

Can the visit order change?

Yes. The order of basilica visits may change on rare occasions.

Are gratuities included?

Gratuities are not mandatory but are appreciated.

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 4.71 from 185 reviews. We place that rating among all Viator ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.

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  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 6.4.

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