Basilica di Santa Prassede Tours and Tickets

Crucis exclusively offers walking tours of religious sites led by and created for traditional Catholics. While mainstream tour guides recount the history of a given place of interest, our devout Catholic guides are able to weave spirituality and scripture into our tours. Those of the faith, and anyone else who is interested, may enjoy an experience that is neither secular nor dismissive of that faith. Our guides are Catholic scholars who are knowledgeable in theology as well as the history and culture of the Church.

Visit the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, one of Rome’s four patriarchal basílicas. As you arrive at Santa Maria Maggiore, you find yourself in front of a beautiful elaborate facade and a striking bell tower. Beneath the triumphal arch, is the high altar which is above a relic which contains five pieces of wood said to be from the manger in which Christ was laid in Bethlehem. Marvel by the elegance of the Loggia of Benedictions on the second floor topped with a sculptural group. Explore Bernini’s spiral staircase, a first of its kind. Discover the Liturgical vestments of the Popes that are also exhibited in the museum together with the historic Liberian museum’s collection consists of the most precious objects of the Basilica. Explore the basilica of Santa Prassede all'Esquilino that preserved the remains of more than 2000 martyrs. This is a magnificent place, sparkling with mosaics & the testimonies of holy martyrs.

Learn the history behind one of Rome’s most fashionable neighborhoods during this two-hour private tour of the Monti district. Explore the winding streets with your own personal tour guide, listening to how Monti went from a poor suburb in ancient times to a medieval religious center, to today’s trendy restaurant-and-bar-filled hub. Step inside three iconic churches and see mosaics and a Michelangelo statue.

Explore the hidden treasures of Rome on this 2-hour private tour with your personal guide to see 3 of the most beautiful churches in the Eternal City: Santa Maria Maggiore Basilica, Santa Prassede and Santa Pudenziana. Meet your guide at Santa Maria Maggiore, a papal basilica and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. See the well-preserved mosaics from the Roman era, the chapels of Pope Sixtus V and Pope Paul V, paintings by the great Raphael and Michelangelo, relics from the medieval era, and many more historic pieces. Next head to Santa Prassede where you can see more breathtaking mosaics and artworks including what is a segment of the pillar where Jesus was flogged. To end, visit Santa Pudenziana, a 4th century church believed to be the oldest Christian temple in Rome. It's home to the oldest mosaic apse in the city and it represents Christ surrounded by his Apostles. Learn about historical Christian art and architecture together with your knowledgeable, local guide on this unique tour!

Visit one of Rome's most important churches, plus two lesser-known basilicas, on this 2-hour walking tour. With a guide, you'll start at Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore, a papal basilica and UNESCO World Heritage Site. Then continue to nearby Santa Pudenziana and the Basilica di Santa Prassede. During your tour, enjoy the chance to see historical art and architecture, and learn about the history of the churches, which dates as far back as the 4th century.

Get the most of a stroll through Monti and Esquilino by traveling with a guide. You'll get off the beaten path and explore neighborhoods that many tourists don't visit in Rome, focusing on the food and wine options available there. Sample food at several traditional Roman restaurants and visit local historical landmarks and sites.

Avoid getting trapped in the tourist maze when visiting Rome and uncover the city's hidden treasures with this exclusive 2-hour off-the-beaten-path tour. Landmarks like the Colosseum and Vatican museums are impressive, but why settle for the same-old stuff that everybody else sees? Dive deeper into Rome's culture and history by exploring the city's quirky, unusual, and offbeat attractions. Make your next trip unforgettable with a personalized adventure that's truly one of a kind.

Visit some of the most ancient churches of the Eternal City and discover the art of the mosaic, from the Basilica di San Giovanni in Laterano to Basilica di Santa Prassede. Roman mosaics are one of the most elegant art forms from the ancient world we can still enjoy today. Together with our professional guides, we selected for you the best mosaics in the city, one of the most elegant art forms from the ancient world. Enrich your visit to Rome with our unique mosaic guided tour!

Admire with us the medieval mosaics in the churches of Rome! Visit some of the most ancient churches of the Eternal City and discover the art of the mosaic, from the Basilica di San Giovanni in Laterano to Basilica di Santa Prassede. Together with our professional guides, we selected for you the best mosaics in the city, one of the most elegant art forms from the ancient world. Enrich your visit to Rome with our unique mosaic guided tour!

Visit some of the most ancient churches of the Eternal City and discover the art of the mosaic, from the Basilica di San Giovanni in Laterano to Basilica di Santa Prassede. Roman mosaics are one of the most elegant art forms from the ancient world we can still enjoy today. Together with our professional guides, we selected for you the best mosaics in the city, one of the most elegant art forms from the ancient world. Enrich your visit to Rome with our unique mosaic guided tour!

Admire with us the medieval mosaics in the churches of Rome! Visit some of the most ancient churches of the Eternal City and discover the art of the mosaic, from the Basilica di San Giovanni in Laterano to Basilica di Santa Prassede. Together with our professional guides, we selected for you the best mosaics in the city, one of the most elegant art forms from the ancient world. Enrich your visit to Rome with our unique mosaic guided tour!

Vsit the beautiful Basilica of Santa Prassede renowned for its mosaics and the pillar believed to be the one where Jesus was flogged. Reach the Basilica of Saint Mary Major, known as the burial place of St. Jerome and where the relics of the Bethlehem crib are kept. From the Esquiline hill by taxi you will reach the Holy Steps, the so-called “Scala Santa” thought to be the staircase in Pilate’s house, which Jesus descended after being sentenced to death. Visit to the Church of the Holy Cross of Jerusalem where you will admire two thorns from the Crown of Thorns, part of a nail and three small wooden pieces from the true cross.