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Christianity in the Ancient Rome Private Tour

4.9 · 50 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 96% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Rome Operated by Rome Private Excursions Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
7h
Group
Private tour, your party only
Guide languages
English
Start & pickup
08:30 · Hotel pickup from 396 pickup points
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

A private day on the story of Christianity in Rome with a driver and commentary on board, from where Peter and Paul were held to the catacombs where the first believers were buried, with hotel pickup, rated 4.92 across 50 reviews.

Driver, vehicle and pickup are included at €392 per person; lunch, a guide inside and the prison and catacomb entries are not.

In our comparison: #21 of 34 in City & Sightseeing Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

How we choose tours →Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Price and inclusions

One price for every traveller: €392 per adult.

Included and not included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Private tour
  • Driver
  • Live commentary on board
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities
  • Guide
  • Carcer Tullianum
  • Catacombs of Saint Callixtus
  • Mamertine Prison

Child prices by age band are shown at checkout. Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 12 September 2026.

Reviews

4.9
50 ratings
Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor

96% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 48 of 50

Star breakdown of all 50 ratings

5 stars
48 · 96%
4 stars
0 · 0%
3 stars
2 · 4%
2 stars
0 · 0%
1 star
0 · 0%

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the guides' knowledge and tailored routes; an isolated criticism concerns the structure and focus on churches.

Praised

  • Detailed knowledge of Roman and early Christian history, with questions answered thoroughly
  • Flexible itineraries shaped around personal interests and requested stops
  • Visits to less familiar Christian sites that reviewers would struggle to find independently
  • Convenient hotel pickups and comfortable private transport between sites
  • Personally meaningful visits to places associated with Peter and Paul

Complaints

  • No recurring complaint is supported by the supplied reviews

Written by Guidekin from the 48 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (21 June 2016 to 3 October 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 3 October 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Departure
08:30 daily; scheduled through December 2027 (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Pickup
Hotel pickup from 396 pickup points (396 pickup points listed by the operator, 395 of them hotels)
Operator
Rome Private Excursions; booking and payment are completed on Viator

Itinerary

About this tour, from the operator

Dig into the fascinating history of Christianity in ancient Rome with this private 7-hour guided tour of the Eternal City. Visit the places where everything started. Learn what St. Peter and St. Paul did when they were in Rome, where Christians were buried when the religion was prohibited, and how Christianity eventually triumphed.

Walking, children and accessibility

The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

Walking and health

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Children

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Entrance fee to the Mamertine Prison if you choose to visit it from the inside 6 euro per person. Free for kids up to 6 years old

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Strollers OK
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

Good to know

  • Min. 2 to book not for solo travellers
  • Food not included bring or buy your own
  • Age rule Specialized infant seats are available

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 1+ days: Full refund
  • 0-1 days: No refund

Compared with other City & Sightseeing Tours

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #21 of 34€3927h4.92 (50)private
Discover Rome in a Day – Private Driver Tour€580 per group8h5.0 (270)private
10 Wonders of Rome in 3 hrs€453h4.97 (289)shared
Private Sightseeing Tour of Rome and Vatican Museums with Your Driver€5708h4.99 (136)private

Ranked #21 of 34 in City & Sightseeing Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €4 to €804, median €186; typical length 3h 15m. 20 of 34 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 34 City & Sightseeing Tours

From €392 per adult