Why choose this Rome tour ?

What exactly can you expect from this tour?
Immerse yourself in the Rome of the Popes, where stories, wonders, legends and reality blur and harmonize with today’s Rome.

You will be guided by one of our local, certified tour guides. What makes our guides special is their passion for Rome and they want to share it with you.

Highlights of the tour:

On this tour, you will experience “Santa Maria Maggiore”, which contains one of the four Holy Doors.

Then we will reveal the hidden basilica “Santa Prasede” and its secrets.

Followed by “San Pietro in Vincoli” where you will see the statue of Moses by Michelangelo and the miraculous chains of St. Peter.

Then we will visit two of the oldest churches in the city:
“Santi Quattro Coronati” with the legend of Pope Sylvester
“San Clemente”, dedicated to the fourth Pope “Clemens I”

The tour culminates in a visit to the arch-basilica of “San Giovanni in Laterano”, which contains another of the four Holy Doors.



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What makes Between Holy Doors a unique experience ?

It is the biggest church for Saint Mary, has the highest bell tower of the city, a holy door, and some of the most impressive chapels in the world.

The church holds one of the oldest apse mosaic in the world and a relic of the passion of Christ.

The church holds the Moses skulpture made by Michelangelo and the wonder-working chains of Saint Peter.

One of the oldest churches of the city with an impressive apse.

The church contains a fresco depicting the legends of Saint Silvester.

The most important church for catholics containing relics of Saint Peter and Saint Paulus.

Holds most impressive frescoes and the stairs from the palace of Pontius Pilatus.

Tour Description & Additional Info:

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • To enter the Churches, shoulders, back and knees have to be covered.
  • This is a walking tour
  • In some cases during jubilee, the itinerary might have to be adapted. This depends on special events and increased waiting times to enter the sights.


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  • This Tour is Provided by Treasures of Rome.
  • Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Rome.
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • This Tour is Rated 5 Stars based on 98 valid reviews on VIATOR.
  • Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
  • Maximum 5 Travelers is accepted for booking.