Rome: The Three Papal Basilicas & Holy Stairs Guided Tour

Visit the Holy Stairs, and see the mosaics and gold ceilings

Visit the Three Papal Basilicas and sacred pilgrimage sites Start at the Vatican Museums and board an air-conditioned coach to the Papal Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls. See the cloisters and learn its history related to Saint Paul's burial site. Next, go to the Archbasilica of Saint John Lateran, the Pope’s official seat. Outside, see the Holy Stairs (Scala Sancta), linked to Jesus. Finally, see the mosaics, gold ceilings, and relics at the Basilica of Saint Mary Major. This tour provides a comprehensive look at important religious and historical sites in Rome, spanning centuries of art and spirituality.