--- title: Christian Rome Tour: Pope Francis Tomb & Papal Basilicas lang: en type: tour city: Rome country: Italy price: 102 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.71 reviews: 181 duration_minutes: 180 languages: [en] free_cancellation: true rank_in_category: 107 of 145 (Vatican, Sistine Chapel & St Peter's Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-09-12 data_updated: 2026-09-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/tours/christian-rome-tour-pope-francis-tomb-papal-basilicas/ --- # Christian Rome Tour: Pope Francis Tomb & Papal Basilicas **Guidekin's take:** The other Vatican: the three papal basilicas outside the walls, Santa Maria Maggiore with the tomb of Pope Francis, St Paul Outside the Walls and St John Lateran, with transfers between them so you are not crossing Rome on foot. Guide and transport are included at €102 per person, tips are not. Fully wheelchair accessible. ## Overview Explore three Major Vatican Basilicas and Holy Doors on this 3-hour tour with transfers. Save yourself hours of walking and join us on this guided tour of Santa Maria Maggiore, Saint Paul Outside the Walls, and Saint John in Lateran. Three Vatican Basilicas outside the Vatican. During this tour, you will also discover unique Christian Relics, stunning works of art, the throne of Pope Francis, and the Holy Doors that only the Pope can open during the Jubilee year. At each stop, you will also have free time to take photos, to visit the gift shop, and to rest. ## Key facts - Price: from €102 per person - Duration: 3h - Rating: 4.71/5 from 181 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: E & D Guided Tours ## What's included - Visit the resting place of Pope Francis. - To make communication easier, you will receive the name and number of your guide, the night before. - Experienced guide and a small group of like-minded travelers make this tour unique. ## Not included - Gratuities are not mandatory, however are very much appreciated. ## Itinerary 1. **Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore** (45m; admission included) - Start your tour with the most significant Marian Basilica in the world, and the resting place of Pope Francis - Santa Maria Maggiore. Your guide will meet you at the front of the Basilica and after a brief check-in will accompany you to the core of this ancient marvel. The... 2. **Abbazia di San Paolo Fuori Le Mura** (50m; admission included) - The second stop of this experience is the Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls. Once the largest catholic church in Rome, the Major Papal Basilica of Saint Paul is the resting place of the Patron Saint to Gentiles - Saint Paul. Discover this magnificent Basilica with the... 3. **Arcibasilica di San Giovanni in Laterano** (50m; admission included) - On your last stop of this tour, visit the most important Catholic church in the city of Rome and the world, Saint John in Lateran. The Basilica, built in the times of Constantine the Great, is home to the throne of his Holiness the Pope. But your tour does not end there, your... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 09:00, 14:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-12 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point Meet your guide outside the basilica! In the center of the Piazza di Santa Maria Maggiore, near the fountain. ## Good to know - Wheelchair accessible - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Public transportation options are available nearby - Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap - Transportation options are wheelchair accessible - All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Attention! The Holy Doors will be open until December 27, 2025. - On rare occasions, we may have to change the order in which we visit the basilicas. - Please wait for your guide in the center of the square and NOT INSIDE THE BASILICA. ## How it compares in Vatican, Sistine Chapel & St Peter's Tours Ranked **#107 of 145** by Guidekin's weighted score (rating weighted by review volume). Alternatives worth comparing: 1. [private-vatican-highlights-guided-tour-with-sistine-chapel](https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/tours/private-vatican-highlights-guided-tour-with-sistine-chapel/?format=md) — 4.99 (1486) 2. [rome-complete-early-morning-vatican-tour-small-group](https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/tours/rome-complete-early-morning-vatican-tour-small-group/?format=md) — 4.94 (2766) 3. 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