Top Rome Religious Tours - page 3

Stretch your sightseeing hours into the evening and avoid the midday crowds with this after-hours tour of two of Rome’s most fascinating burial sites: the Capuchin Crypts and Catacombs of Priscilla. Venture beneath the Church of Santa Maria della Concezione with your guide to learn about the history of its famed bone chapels before heading to one of Rome’s largest and most ancient catacomb complexes for a guided visit.

Take part in the papal audience and watch the pope give his weekly address on this small-group tour. Follow your guide through the crowds to a prime location and learn about the tradition of the papal audience. A provided headset makes sure that you can hear everything your guide is saying without the noise of the crowds. This small-group tour is limited to 20 people.

Begin your exploration of the Vatican Museums before the general public on this tour. With your small group and tour guide, head straight for the Sistine Chapel to marvel at its art and architecture as one of its first daily visitors. Continue to St. Peter's Basilica, listening to informative commentary on the history of the church and Vatican City as you walk. Entrance fees, guaranteed skip-the-line entry, and use of individual headsets are included.

Most visitors to Rome never get past St. Peter’s Basilica, but the city is thick with important churches that are rich in art and history. With this unique tour, discover Rome’s landmark sacred sites from the Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore to the Holy Stairs near the Basilica of Saint John Lateran. Delve into religious and art history as you admire holy relics and spectacular masterpieces by Michelangelo and others.

Discover the sacred sites most connected to the life and martyrdom of St. Paul with this unique private tour. Visit Saint Paul alla Regola Basilica built on the location of the apostle’s home, plus the Mamertime Prison where the Saints Paul and Peter were held. Learn about his death at the Abbazia delle Tre Fontane and visit his tomb at the Basilica of Saint Paul outside the Walls.

Optimize your time in Rome and get your bearings in just a few hours with this small-group walking tour that covers the top ten attractions. Set off with your guide from the Colosseum and make your way to the scenic overlook above Piazza del Popolo, passing A-list sights like Piazza Navona, the Trevi Fountain, and the Spanish Steps along the way.

While a private audience with the Pope is available only to the elite, his Holiness hosts a Papal Audience with blessings every Wednesday when he is in the Vatican. This convenient package gets you there with a private guide to position you in a prime spot for seeing the Pope. Experience greetings, blessings, hymns and homilies by the Holy Father himself: private door-to-door transfers help compensate for the early start.

Seek out the religious gems of Rome on a 2-hour, small-group walking tour. In a group that’s limited to just 15 people, you’ll visit the Basilica of San Giovanni in Laterano, the Scala Santa, and the Basilica of the Holy Cross with a guide. Hear stories about the sacred relics inside the monuments, and discover a side of Rome that many visitors miss.

Explore the unparalleled collection of artwork amassed by the popes throughout the centuries and learn about the incredible masterpieces housed by the Vatican Museums on a small group tour. In the Pinacoteca Gallery you will find works by incredible artists (Giotto, Raphael, and Caravaggio amongst others) displayed to best show-off their beauty. Over a thousand pieces of antique sculpture are on display in the Chiaramonti Museum, and in the Gallery of Maps, you will see 16th-century maps depicting Italy and its regions. You will even find works by modern artists such as Chagall and Picasso in the Collection of Modern Religious Art. The highlights of all this and much more will be explained and brought to life by your fascinating guide. In the Sistine Chapel, you will be able to wonder at Michelangelo’s famous frescoes, Creation of Adam and the Last Judgment, the largest ever painted by one man alone. His work is truly breathtaking and is an absolute must-see when in Rome.

Experience the Roman countryside on this 3-hour tour that combines travel by vehicle and walking. With a knowledgeable guide, you’ll explore the Appian Way (Via Appia Antica), an ancient road that leads out of the city. Visit the fascinating Catacombs of San Sebastiano or San Callisto, where you’ll walk through underground tunnels, and be wowed by the sophisticated engineering of the Roman aqueducts.

Get exclusive access to one of the most restricted areas within the Vatican complex during this small-group tour to the Vatican necropolis. Visit the fresco and artifact-filled ancient cemetery, with a limited pool of visitors each day, and see an ongoing archaeological excavation up-close. Tours also include a skip-the-line guided visit of St. Peter's Basilica.

Rome wasn’t built in a day, but it can be visited in one. The ideal introduction for first-time visitors to the Eternal City, this full-day private tour ticks off all the must-see attractions. Cover thousands of years of history, from the Colosseum and Roman Forum to Baroque fountains in Piazza Navona. Admission tickets to the Vatican Museum and St. Peter’s Basilica are included.

Rome is home to Europe’s oldest Jewish community, and the city’s Jewish ghetto is still the center of its cultural life and cuisine. Discover this characteristic corner of the Eternal City with a Roman Jewish guide, who will share insights into the city’s Jewish past and present. Explore the Jewish Museum art collections (own expense) and two major synagogues with one of the few guides authorized to take groups privately inside.

Take in Rome’s iconic sights dramatically lit after sunset with this evening walking tour. Explore the city with a guide for insights into its history and architecture and cover the A-list attractions in just a few hours. Enjoy the relaxed atmosphere and personal attention of a small-group tour plus maximize your sightseeing time in Rome with an after-hours stroll.

Attend a Papal Audience with Pope Francis I at the Vatican. Tickets may be free but they are extremely hard to come by, so booking in advance is essential. By booking ahead, you're ensuring you won't waste any time trying to get tickets while you're on vacation in the Eternal City. 

Enjoy a rare opportunity to attend the Papal Audience in Vatican City and hear Pope Francis deliver his weekly address to the people. This morning tour includes guided walk to St Peter’s Square, where you’ll enjoy the Papal Audience against a backdrop of St Peter’s Basilica and the Vatican Museums, and have chance to say a prayer with the Pope.

Treat the whole family to a Vatican tour that’s aimed to entertain kids and adults alike. With a skip-the-line ticket included, the experience ensures you’ll spend less time waiting in lines and more time discovering the highlights and quirky sights of the Vatican. Listen to fun facts as you explore the Pinacoteca Gallery and the Carriage Pavilion with its “popemobiles,” and check out the mysterious statues of the New Wing. Access to the Sistine Chapel is also included.

Step inside and immerse yourself in a harmonious combination of art, history and spirituality. The beautiful marble floors, paintings and ornate statues also reflect the Roman Empire's pursuit of excellence. Admire the unique ceiling decorated with golden stars, a symbol of the heaven above. Today, the Pantheon serves as a Roman Catholic church reflecting its importance as a place of worship and meditation. Visitors can also pay their respects to famous figures such as Raphael, who rests here along with other Italian kings and artists. Join us on this incredible tour of the Pantheon, where antiquity, spirituality and architecture come together for an unforgettable experience of the Eternal City.

Admire with your guide in a small group of 20 people the wonders kept within the Vatican State. The tour will begin with a visit to the Vatican Gardens and its wonders. Once the visit of the gardens is over, the guide will continue the tour inside the Vatican Museums. Finally it will take you to admire the Sistine Chapel and the Last Judgment.

Avoid the daytime crowds and heat with this after-hours tour of the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel. Follow your guide through the hushed galleries of the Vatican Museums to admire masterpieces by artists like Leonardo, Raphael, and Caravaggio. Learn about the history and significance of the world's most important works of art and end with a stop in the Sistine Chapel to stand in awe under Michelangelo's iconic frescoed ceiling.

Head to St. Peter’s Square in Vatican City for a live papal audience, booked in advance. With skip-the-line admission to cut out the worst of the crowds, you’ll follow a guide to a good vantage point in the square. Watch Pope Francis deliver his homily, and listen to commentary from a guide who speaks your language to get the most out of your experience.

Delve deep into the religious history of the Vatican and the Sistine Chapel on this 3-hour private tour designed for families. Skip the long entry lines and proceed directly inside to admire masterpieces including Michelangelo's Pietà and The Last Judgment. Visit the Gallery of Maps, St Peter's Basilica and Raphael's Rooms. This private tour for just you and your family is fully customizable and ensures your guide's personalized attention.Children learn through play; with your guide you will solve quizzes, answer trivia and engage in scavenger hunts. All entrance fees included.

Cover the highlights of the world-renowned Vatican Museums during this skip-the-line, half-day tour, which includes access to the Sistine Chapel. Listen to live commentary as you tour the centuries-old galleries, from Michelangelo's famous fresco-covered ceiling to hand-woven tapestries made by students of Raphael. Earphones are included, so you can move freely without missing a word.