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Christian Rome Afternoon Tour

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from €45.60

Duration

clock3 hours

Overview

    See the most important and sacred Christian sites in Rome. Visit the well-known Basilicas of Santa Maria Maggiore, and Saint John in Lateran. Continue along the ancient Appian Way and see Rome's famous Catacombs.

    Departing from your hotel or a location in central Rome, you will make a stop at the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore on Esquiline Hill. Your expert guide will take you inside to show you some of the treasures of this impressive church interior, see the Holy Staircase, and go inside the Basilica of St. John in Lateran, also known as the Cathedral of Rome. Proceed along the ancient Appian Way, passing the Chapel of Domine Quo Vadis, before arriving at the Catacombs. These historic underground cemeteries are early marks of Christianity in Rome and documented the hiding places of the then oppressed Christian minority. End with a spectacular view of the Baths of Emperor Caracalla.

    Participants commented that overall tour content was very good and the organization was excellent. Venues visited are exceptional and made the tour worthwhile. The guide had incredible knowledge and explained the meaning of the sites in an understandable way.

What It Is

  • This is a combination of a coach and bus afternoon walking tour which will take you around the ancient Christian sites in Rome
  • It is a way to learn about the early Christian Rome, facts, and the people with visits to the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore and Basilica of St John Lateran, which are the two most ancient churches in Rome and major highlights for this tour
  • The tour takes you around the ancient Appian Way to explore the ancient catacombs of Rome. It also takes you down the eerie tunnels that were used by early Christians as cemeteries and hideouts with ancient frescoes and more

Your Experience With Christian Rome Afternoon Tour

  • Meet your tour guide in central Rome or get picked up from your hotel down to the meeting point
  • Spend your afternoon exploring tunnels to Rome's ancient catacombs, see the hideouts, burial niches of the early Christians, frescoes and other treasures within
  • Visit ruins of the 3rd-century Roman bathhouse known as the "Viale delle Terme di Caracalla or the Baths of Emperor Caracalla'
  • See the wood-encased stairs as you visit church that was dedicated to Christ in 318, the Basilica of St John Lateran which happens to be the first Church to be built in Rome
  • Learn about Rome's Christian heritage from your local tour guide on your way to the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore considered as one of the five great ancient basilicas in Rome and second to St. Peter's Basilica in terms of beauty

What Christian Rome Afternoon Tour Includes?

  • Admission to Catacombe di Santa Domitilla
  • Professional local tour guide
  • Fully air-conditioned coach transfer (maximum of 50 persons)
  • It is a multilingual tour in Spanish, English, French
  • Booklets with information about top attractions in Spanish, English, French
  • Mobile or paper printed tickets are accepted
  • Dress code includes decent and smart clothing that covers the knees and shoulders or risk being refused entry

Is It Suitable for Me?

  • Anyone who wants to learn about ancient Christianity in Rome and see some of its first churches should definitely get a ticket
  • Regardless of the fact this tour is amazing, it is not suitable for people with mobility impairments as it involves walking down small tunnels

Travellers Talk

  • Most of the travellers who participated on this tour said they had a great time with the amazing tour guides who were very well informed and gave them gave a wealth of information about the sites.
  • Others say the tour is highly recommended and well-worth the price

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