Embark on a spiritual journey through Rome’s most sacred sites with our Holy Steps, Relics, and Major Churches Tour. This 3-hour private experience takes you to some of the city’s most revered religious landmarks, offering a deeper understanding of Christianity's rich history and the profound significance of these holy sites.

Your tour begins at St. Mary Major (Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore), one of Rome’s four major basilicas. Admire the stunning mosaics that date back to the 5th century and explore the basilica’s relics, including a fragment of the Holy Crib, which is said to have been used in the Nativity of Christ.

Next, visit St. John Lateran (Basilica di San Giovanni in Laterano), the cathedral of the Diocese of Rome and the official seat of the Pope. This grand basilica is home to important relics and the Holy Door, which is only opened during Jubilee Years. Marvel at its magnificent architecture and learn about its central role in the history of the Catholic Church.

The tour continues with a visit to the Holy Stairs (Scala Sancta), a set of 28 marble steps believed to have been the very steps that Jesus ascended to meet Pontius Pilate. Pilgrims climb these steps on their knees, in devotion, as a spiritual act of penance and reverence.

Finally, your journey concludes at the Basilica of the Holy Cross in Jerusalem (Basilica di Santa Croce in Gerusalemme), home to some of the most significant Christian relics, including fragments of the True Cross, nails from the Crucifixion, and other holy artifacts brought from Jerusalem by St. Helena, the mother of Emperor Constantine.

This enriching tour offers a profound connection to the Christian faith, with fascinating insights into the history, art, and relics that have shaped the Vatican and Rome's spiritual heritage. Join us for this unforgettable experience, where sacred history comes to life in the heart of Rome.

• Please dress appropriately for visiting the churches.