Catacombs and Basilicas Tour

Basilica of St. John in Lateran - the Holy Stairs - the Catacombs - Basilica of St Mary Major

Choose this tour if you wish to:

  • Visit two of the most important Basilicas in Rome
  • Visit the unforgettable Catacombs
  • Visit the Holy Stairs at St John in Lateran

You will have a visit of the Papal Archbasilica of St John in Lateran, which is the cathedral of the Church of Rome and is famous for its baroque and medieval masterpieces.

 You will  visit the Holy Stairs which, according to Roman Catholic tradition, were part of the praetorium of Pilate in Jerusalem, hence sanctified by Jesus Christ during his Passion.

You will then visit the splendid Basilica of Saint Mary Major, dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary.  This Basilica will astonish you with its wonderful treasures.


Then we reboard the bus and pass through the Porta di San Sebastiano to arrive at the ancient Roman Catacombs. 

As you descend underground you will be amazed as you experience these ancient Christian cemetries and, believed to be, the hiding places of the early Christians.

NOTE: Cost of tour is charged 2 working days prior to tour date.

Cancellation Policy or No Show - Within 24 hours is 100% of tour cost

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47.00 pp Convert


3 hours

Afternoon bus tour

Basilica of St. John in Lateran - the Holy Stairs - the Catacombs - Basilica of St Mary Major

Every day except from 1/11 to 31/3 only Fridays and Saturdays

Pickup from hotels starting from 2.30pm

Pickup from hotels within "central Rome" area

At the end of the tour you can get off at one of the following stops:
- Via Ludovisi (by the Via Veneto)
- Piazza Barberina
- Largo Susanna (by Piazza Repubblicca)
- Via Cavour (by the Metro)
- Piazza Vittorio (by St Johns)

Hotel pick up, Priority entrance tickets - no waiting in line, headsets and local guide service
A strict dress code applies: Knees and shoulders must be covered.

In the hot months of summer you may prefer to bring a shawl to cover your shoulders for the time that you are inside the Basilica.

Please wear comfortable shoes as there is walking involved.
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