Rome: Between Holy Doors Small Group Walking Tour
Description
What exactly can you expect from this tour? Immerse yourself in the Rome of the Popes, where stories, wonders, legends and reality blur and harmonize with today's Rome. You will be guided by one of our local, certified tour guides. What makes our guides special is their passion for Rome and they want to share it with you. Highlights of the tour: On this tour, you will experience "Santa Maria Maggiore", which contains one of the four Holy Doors. Then we will reveal the hidden basilica "Santa Prasede" and its secrets. Followed by "San Pietro in Vincoli" where you will see the statue of Moses by Michelangelo and the miraculous chains of St. Peter. Then we will visit two of the oldest churches in the city: "Santi Quattro Coronati" with the legend of Pope Sylvester "San Clemente", dedicated to the fourth Pope "Clemens I" The tour culminates in a visit to the arch-basilica of "San Giovanni in Laterano", which contains another of the four Holy Doors.
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The final resting place of Pope Francis, houses a holy door, and some of the most impressive chapels in the world.
The church holds one of the oldest apse mosaic in the world and a relic of the passion of Christ.
The church holds the Moses skulpture made by Michelangelo and the wonder-working chains of Saint Peter.
One of the oldest churches of the city with an impressive apse.
The church contains a fresco depicting the legends of Saint Silvester.
The most important church for catholics containing relics of Saint Peter and Saint Paulus.
Holds most impressive frescoes and the stairs from the palace of Pontius Pilatus.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- To enter the Churches, shoulders, back and knees have to be covered.
- This is a walking tour
- In some cases during jubilee, the itinerary might have to be adapted. This depends on special events and increased waiting times to enter the sights. We can't guarantee passage thorugh the Holy Doors
Reviews(156)
The experience was beautiful and very informative. Our guide Roberto was very knowledgeable on the subject manner, he offered a lot of insight on the history of the Catholic Church and the architecture and sculptors as well as the noble families associated. Would definitely recommend this tour with Roberto. Was my top tour experience in Rome by far.
Thank you for the incredible feedback! I'm happy to hear that this was your top tour experience in Rome. Thank you for the high recommendation, and I hope to welcome you back to Rome in the future!
I have been to the Eternal City multiple times. Last year I learned about the small group tours offered by the Treasure of Rome. I joined three and they were guided by Roberto. His tours were truly remarkable. He is a great storyteller with profound knowledge of Rome. After his tours, every church, every piazza, every fountain, every fresco, every sculpture takes on a different visual and emotional response from me. I enjoyed his tours so much I came back this year for more. No hesitation recommending the tours.
Thank you so much for returning to tour with me again this year! It is the ultimate compliment to welcome back a seasoned visitor to the Eternal City. I am grateful of kind words about how our walks have changed how you view Rome's history. Thank you for your continued trust and for such a wonderful recommendation!
Had a wonderful, private tour with Roberto, to churches off the beaten path. Had thorough explanations of the significance of each church, the popes and saints involved, and the frescoes and statues I saw. Not a religious person, but enjoy this immensely from a historical perspective. Highly recommend!
Thank you for the fantastic review! I’m glad you enjoyed exploring Rome's hidden gems and the historical perspective. It was an absolute pleasure guiding you, and I truly appreciate the high recommendation!
This tour was a hidden gem. My wife and I were so glad we did this tour. Our guide Roberto was a studied historian and provided details we would have never discovered on our own. The historical significance of each church was amazing and the history and discussions of church history were fascinating. Even the background of Holy Doors was provided. Highly recommended for people interested in Rome history of the city and the church. Tour was over 3 hours so be prepared to walk and enjoy the sites and learn! Outstanding
Thank you very much for your kind and detailed review. I’m delighted to hear that you found the tour both enriching and insightful. I appreciate your recommendation.
Roberto was so amazing! We enjoyed our tour immensely!! He was very knowledgeable. These churches will forever remain in our minds. Pictures can never do justice for what we felt while experiencing it.
Thank you very much for your kind words. I’m delighted to hear that the experience left a lasting impression on you.
The tour of the Holy Doors was amazing. I've been to Rome before, but never took this tour! It really gives you a lot of knowledge of the religious side of Rome! All the different churches and Basillicas were stunning! Roberto was an excellent guide and added so much more depth to what we were seeing! I highly recommend you add this tour to your itinerary!
Thank you very much for your review. It’s wonderful to know that as a returning visitor you found the churches and basilicas enriching.
We originally took this tour in December 2025 and decided to repeat on our December 2026 trip to Rome. Much of the credit goes to our guide, Roberto, and his deep knowledge of the history of the Church. As 2025 is Jubilee year, we also wanted the opportunity to walk through the Holy Doors which we were able to do at two Basilicas on this tour: Santa Maria Maggiore and San Giovanni in Laterano. Highly recommend this tour to anyone wanting an immersive journey into the heart of the Catholic Church’s sacred traditions.
Thank you very much for your thoughtful review and for choosing to repeat the tour. I’m honored that you returned and that the experience continued to be meaningful for you. I hope to welcome you again on a future visit to Rome.
I was lucky enough to do this tour on my own. Roberto., the guide is very knowledgeable, patient and truly loves his job. I thought I was going to see some Basílicas and Holy Doors but I ended up having an amazing experience, finding places I didn't know existed and that I could have never gone without this tour and guide. I was deeply emotional through the duration of it. Tour requires a bit of walking, but most of the places are within 5 or 10 mins from each other so it's not that hard to complete. If you are a religious person or simply love amazing structures and history you would love this. Roberto also gave me tips of places nearby to go at the end of the tour that made my experience even more magic. I hope I can come back to Rome with friends and family and be able to do this tour again. Gracias Roberto.!
Thank you very much for your thoughtful and generous review. I’m glad to hear that the tour became such a meaningful experience for you. I’m also pleased that the recommendations at the end added something special to your day. I would be delighted to welcome you back to Rome in the future.
Not what we expected. We’re first timers and knew nothing about Rome.. For small group of 4 people only, we should have been informed ahead of where we going or have printed information about it. It was quite a bit of walking and the distances between buildings was long.
All of our tours come with a clear and detailed itinerary at the moment of booking, including every site visited, the walking requirements, and the fact that it is explicitly a walking tour. It's enough to scroll back up and read the itinerary. It's that simple. The distances between the churches are short - generally 4-5 minutes on foot - and the pace is always adapted to the needs of the group. In this case, the tour delivered exactly what was described in the listing. Small groups of only four guests are quite rare in Rome and are typically appreciated for the personal attention and more intimate experience they allow. For this reason, and given the content of your review, it’s difficult to understand what aspects would merit a one-star rating.
Truly brilliant tour of all them major basilicas in Rome. Insightful, intelligent and incredibly informative guide. Don’t hesitate to take this amazing tour.
Thank you very much for your wonderful review. Your recommendation is greatly appreciated.
