--- title: "Private Jubilee Tour: 3 Papal Basilicas with Santa Maria Maggiore" lang: en type: tour city: Rome country: Italy price: 325 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 5 reviews: 62 duration_minutes: 180 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 20 of 138 (Vatican, Sistine Chapel & St Peter's Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-03 data_updated: 2026-10-03 canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/tours/private-jubilee-tour-3-papal-basilicas-with-santa-maria-maggiore/ --- # Private Jubilee Tour: 3 Papal Basilicas with Santa Maria Maggiore **Guidekin's take:** A private pilgrimage to the three papal basilicas outside the Vatican, with special loggia access at Santa Maria Maggiore, the tomb of Saint Paul and the cloisters of St Paul Outside the Walls, moved between by private car. Transport and the guide are included at €325 per person, tips are not. St Peter's is deliberately not part of it. In our comparison: #20 of 138 in Vatican, Sistine Chapel & St Peter's Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Journey through Rome's spiritual and cultural heart with a tour of its three papal basilicas. From the sacred ambiance and ancient beauty of Santa Maria Maggiore, the majestic grandeur of St. John Lateran, and the peaceful cloisters and exquisite mosaics of St. Paul Outside the Walls, each basilica offers a distinct encounter with history, art, and divinity. Embark on a Jubilee pilgrimage that spans centuries of architecture, papal tradition, and religious faith. Discover the spiritual significance and architectural splendor of each basilica on this unforgettable odyssey through the soul of Rome. ## Before you book - Meeting point: At the main entrance of the St. - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - 9 start times: between 07:45 and 15:45 - Children from €180: ages 3 to 17 **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €325 per person - Duration: 3h - Rating: 5.0/5 from 62 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: LivTours - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price - Group: Private tour, your party only - Guide languages: English - Start times: 9 start times between 07:45 and 15:45 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-03 ## Reviews 5.0 from 62 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 62 of 62. - 5 stars: 62 (100%) - 4 stars: 0 (0%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise knowledgeable guides and time for prayer; no recurring caveat emerges from the supplied reviews **Praised:** - Detailed explanations of basilica history, art and religious symbolism - Personable guides who answer questions and make the stories accessible - An unhurried pace with time for prayer and reflection - Comfortable transport and smooth transfers between basilicas - Flexible pacing for older travellers and those who walk slowly **Complaints:** - No complaint is repeated across the supplied reviews Written by Guidekin from the 62 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2024-05-17 to 2026-09-19); last checked 2026-10-03. ## What's included - Private transportation - Special loggia access in St. Mary Major - Basilica of St. John in Lateran - Basilica of St. Mary Major - Tomb of Saint Paul - Basilica of St. Paul - Expert private guide ## Not included - Saint Peter’s Basilica is not included - Tips & Gratuity ## Itinerary 1. **Arcibasilica di San Giovanni in Laterano** (45m; admission included) - Lastly you’ll visit the majestic Basilica of St John in Lateran. Designed by the 17th-century architect Borromini, it is a vast, peaceful place with statues of the apostles lining the nave and golden mosaics decorating the apse. It is the most important cathedral in Rome for... 2. **Basilica Papale Di San Paolo Fuori le Mura** (45m; admission included) - Saint Paul’s Outside the Walls was built atop the tomb of Saint Paul of Tarsus who was martyred in that same area. A mighty fire destroyed 90% of the vast marble basilica in the 1800s so it was rebuilt along its original dimensions with donations of marble and money from... 3. **Santa Maria Maggiore** (45m) - Meet your guide at Saint Mary Major, built in the 5th century, it is famous for its stunning 13th-century golden Byzantine mosaics, the tallest bell-tower in Rome, and housing the tombs of Paulina Borghese, sister of Napoleon and the Baroque genius Bernini. A relic of the... ## Schedule - Runs: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat - Departures: 9 start times between 07:45 and 15:45 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-03 - 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 At the main entrance of the St. John Lateran Basilica, by the white tents of the security check. Piazza San Giovanni In Laterano, 00184 Roma RM Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:EjRQLnphLiBTYW4gR2lvdmFubmkgSW4gTGF0ZXJhbm8sIDAwMTg0IFJvbWEgUk0sIEl0YWx5Ii4qLAoUChIJg7ZrmL9hLxMRkoaGa6u5BEYSFAoSCc95NPa5YS8TEUCnWxqeTwkc Ends: You’ll be driven back to the city center ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - This tour does NOT include St. Peter’s Basilica. - Places of worship have strict dress code requirements for entry. All participants are required to have shoulders and knees covered (no tank tops or short dresses) to enter. - Access to certain parts of churches may be limited in the case of religious ceremonies. ## Cost for your party | People | Total | Per person | |---|---|---| | 2 | €650 | €325 | | 4 | €1080 | €270 | | 6 | €1500 | €250 | 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 Vatican, Sistine Chapel & St Peter's Tours start at €8 per person. ## Compared with other Vatican, Sistine Chapel & St Peter's Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #20 of 138** | €325 | 3h | 5.0 (62) | private | | [Private Vatican Highlights Guided Tour with Sistine Chapel](/italy/rome/tours/private-vatican-highlights-guided-tour-with-sistine-chapel/?format=md) | €250 | 3h 15m | 4.99 (1713) | private | | [Rome: Complete Early Morning Vatican Tour / Small Group](/italy/rome/tours/rome-complete-early-morning-vatican-tour-small-group/?format=md) | €99 | 3h 30m | 4.94 (2821) | shared | | [Express Early Morning Sistine Chapel Tour with Max 6 People](/italy/rome/tours/express-early-morning-sistine-chapel-tour-with-max-6-people/?format=md) | €148 | 2h | 4.98 (513) | shared | Ranked #20 of 138 in Vatican, Sistine Chapel & St Peter's Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €8 to €4913, median €136; typical length 3h. 57 of 138 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Full list: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/vatican-tours/?format=md ## More in Rome - All Rome tours: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/tours/private-jubilee-tour-3-papal-basilicas-with-santa-maria-maggiore/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/?format=md