Tours, sightseeing tours, activities & things to do | Viator.comChristian Rome Afternoon Tour
based on Tour Rome's sacred Christian sites on an afternoon guided tour. You'll visit the famous Basilicas of Santa Maria Maggiore and Saint John in Lateran, and travel along the ancient Appian Way to see Rome’s Catacombs.
Your three-hour afternoon guided tour of Christian Rome begins with the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore on the Esquiline Hill, where your guide will show you some of the treasures inside. You'll then see the Holy Staircase and make an inside visit of the Basilica of St John in Lateran, the cathedral of Rome.
Next, you'll proceed along the ancient Appian Way, passing the Chapel of Domine Quo Vadis before arriving at the Catacombs, the ancient underground cemeteries and hiding places of the Christians. A visit will be made to either the Catacombs of San Callisto, Santa Domitilla or San Sebastiano, depending on seasonal conditions. The tour ends with a spectacular view of the Baths of Emperor Caracalla.
- Afternoon guided tour of Christian Rome
- Visit Santa Maria Maggiore and Saint John in Lateran Basilicas
- Travel along the ancient Appian Way to Rome's Catacombs
- Visit to the Catacombs of San Callisto, Santa Domitilla or San Sebastiano, depending on seasonal conditions
- Expert local guide
- Pickup from centrally located Rome hotels
The interior of Santa Maria Maggiore Church in Rome
Daily
Unavailable Dates:
- March 21 - 23 (Easter)
- March 26 (Rome Marathon)
- December 25 (Christmas Day)
Tour departs from centrally located Rome hotels. If you're staying outside the Aurelian Walls or did not confirm hotel pickup - all tours will depart from 5/a Via Farini, located off Via Cavour, Rome. This departure point is a few minutes walking distance from Termini Railway Station and easy to locate.
Departure Time:March 01 to October 31
- From Rome hotels: from 2:00pm
- From central meeting point: 3:00pm
November 01 to December 31
- From Rome hotels: from 1:30pm
- From central meeting point: 2:30pm
Tour concludes at 5/a Via Farini (centrally located and close to Termini Railway Station). In some cases, it is possible to be dropped off nearby your hotel but this cannot be guaranteed until the day of the tour as it depends on Rome traffic conditions and the location of your hotel. Please ask your tour guide on the day of travel.
Hotel Pickup:Hotel pickup is available from all Rome centrally located hotels ONLY. To view a full list of Rome hotels pickups, click on the 'View Map' icon above. Please list your full hotel name and address at time of booking. If you are staying outside of the central city area, please make your own way to the departure point (5/a Via Farini, Rome).
Cruise Port Pickup:
For passengers arriving into Rome on a cruise ship, you must book separate cruise port transfers between Civitavecchia and Rome. If you choose to combine transfers with a scheduled tour commencing in Rome, take into consideration the traveling time from the Port of Civitavecchia to Rome. It is approximately 1 hour and you should allow minimum 30 minutes to disembark cruise.
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- Entrance fees
- Hotel pickup from Rome centrally located hotels only
- Escorted by a multilingual local guide with commentary
- Transportation in air-conditioned coach (maximum 50 people)
- Optional gratuities
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- This tour must be booked at least 24 hours in advance of your travel date.
- Confirmation for this product will be received at time of booking.
- Tour is operated in English unless otherwise specified.
- There can be a considerable amount of walking on Rome tours, (often on uneven, cobbled surfaces) due to coach regulations. It is possible for clients to remain on the coach, however this means that many of the sights will be missed.
- Please note, entrance to Basilicas and Catacombs requires appropriate attire. No shorts, miniskirts or uncovered shoulders. It is also advisable to wear comfortable shoes.
- This tour is not suitable for wheelchair bound passengers.
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