Embark on an epic journey of art and faith 2,000 years in the making on this exclusive Jubilee experience. This is a tour unlike any other, offering you the chance to explore the ancient Papal Basilicas of San Giovanni in Laterano and Santa Maria Maggiore, two of the most sacred Churches in Rome and key places of pilgrimage during Holy Years.
Begin your morning by the Aurelian Walls, uncovering the area's history before it was gifted to the Church by Emperor Constantine. Then, visit the grand Basilica of San Giovanni in Laterano, the "Mother Church of the World," where you'll admire Borromini's Baroque interior, Giotto's frescoes, and relics of Saints Peter and Paul. Continue through the Lateran complex to the Holy Steps, the Sancta Santorum, and the Lateran Baptistry before pausing at the towering obelisk. Stroll along Via Merulana, stop at Panella bakery for coffee and a maritozzo, then ascend to the Esquiline Hill to explore the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore—home to golden ceilings, sacred relics, and the revered image of the Virgin, Salus Populi Romani.
Duration: 3 hours