--- title: Christianity in the Ancient Rome Private Tour lang: en type: tour city: Rome country: Italy price: 392 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.92 reviews: 50 duration_minutes: 420 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 21 of 34 (City & Sightseeing Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-09-12 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/tours/christianity-in-the-ancient-rome-private-tour/ --- # Christianity in the Ancient Rome Private Tour **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 (table below). ## Overview 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. ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: from 396 pickup points - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - Starts 08:30: one departure a day - Food not included: bring or buy your own - Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Age rule: Specialized infant seats are available **Pickup:** Hotel pickup from 396 pickup points ## Key facts - Price: from €392 per person - Duration: 7h - Rating: 4.92/5 from 50 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Rome Private Excursions - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price - Group: Private tour, your party only - Guide languages: English - Start times: 08:30 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-12 ## Reviews 4.92 from 50 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 96% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 48 of 50. - 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 (2016-06-21 to 2026-10-03); last checked 2026-10-03. ## What's included - Hotel pickup and drop-off - Private tour - Driver - Live commentary on board ## Not included - Lunch - Gratuities - Guide - Carcer Tullianum - Catacombs of Saint Callixtus - Mamertine Prison ## Itinerary 1. **Abbazia di San Paolo Fuori Le Mura** (30m) - You will see the most amazing Basilica dedicated to St Paul 2. **Catacombe di San Callisto** (45m) - Go and visit the underground tunnel where Christians were initially buried tickets are 8 euro per person to be paid on site 3. **Basilica di Santa Sabina** (15m) - visit one of the first churches in Rome 4. **Chiesa del Domine Quo Vadis** (15m) - See the foot print of Jesus where he met St Peter on the way out of Rome on the Appian Way 5. **Carcer Tullianum** (30m) - Visit the Jail where Peter and Paul were kept Pay the admission tickets on site for about 8 to 12 euro per person ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 08:30 - 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. Pickup points listed by the operator: 396 ## Good to know - Wheelchair accessible - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Specialized infant seats are available - Transportation options are wheelchair accessible - Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness - A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements - 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 - Entrance fee to the Catacombs 8 euro per person and reduced 5 euro per person ## Cost for your party | People | Total | Per person | |---|---|---| | 2 | €784 | €392 | | 4 | €848 | €212 | | 6 | €948 | €158 | Cheapest option for that party size from the operator's current price tiers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date. Shared tours in City & Sightseeing Tours start at €4 per person. ## Compared with other City & Sightseeing Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #21 of 34** | €392 | 7h | 4.92 (50) | private | | [Discover Rome in a Day – Private Driver Tour](/italy/rome/tours/discover-rome-in-a-day-private-driver-tour/?format=md) | €580 per group | 8h | 5.0 (270) | private | | [10 Wonders of Rome in 3 hrs](/italy/rome/tours/10-wonders-of-rome-in-3-hrs/?format=md) | €45 | 3h | 4.97 (289) | shared | | [Private Sightseeing Tour of Rome and Vatican Museums with Your Driver](/italy/rome/tours/private-sightseeing-tour-of-rome-and-vatican-museums-with-your-driver/?format=md) | €570 | 8h | 4.99 (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. 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