ROME JUBILEE TOUR

DISCOVER THE REAL MEANING OF THE JUBILEE YEAR

Duration: 7 Hours
Pick up & drop off (hotel)
Religious place

Description

Pope Francis proclaimed the Jubilee Year of Mercy starting on December 8, 2015 and AGAIN in 2025! Are we ready for it? This private tour gives you the opportunity to learn more about the meaning of this event as you visit the major and most representative religious sites of Rome. Escorted by your English-speaking driver, visit the Basilica of St Paul Outside the Wall, the Basilica of St. Praxedis, and the Patriarchal Basilica of St. Mary Major, and gain a more in-depth experience than you would on most typical tours of the city’s Christian sites. You’ll discover hidden secrets and treasures of these landmarks and learn about their significance to the Jubilee Year of Mercy. Even though the Jubilee Year will be proclaimed over, the spirit of such a memorable year will continue, and you will feel its essence with us.

Activity details

PICK UP TIME Suggested 8:00 am to avoid big crowds during the first part of the morning (it is flexible and you can decide when).

BASILICA OF ST PAUL OUTSIDE THE WALLS The Papal Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls (Italian: Basilica Papale di San Paolo fuori le Mura) is one of Rome’s four major papal basilicas, along with the basilicas of Saint John in the Lateran, Saint Peter’s, and Saint Mary Major, as well as one of the city’s Seven Pilgrim Churches.

BASILICA OF ST PRAXEDIS commonly known in Italian as Santa Prassede, it is an early medieval titular church and minor basilica located near the papal basilica of Saint Mary Major, on Via di Santa Prassede.
Dedicated to the second-century Saint Praxedes, who with her sister Pudentiana, was said to have provided comfort and care to Christians persecuted in the Roman Empire.[1][2] Since 1198 the church has been served by Benedictine monks of the Vallombrosian order.

ST MARY THE MAJOR The Basilica of Saint Mary Major or church of Santa Maria Maggiore (also referred to as Santa Maria delle Nevi from its Latin origin Sancta Maria ad Nives), is one of the four major papal basilicas as well as one of the Seven Pilgrim Churches of Rome and the largest Marian church in Rome, Italy. Santa Maria Maggiore is the first Marian sanctuary in the Western world and the mother of all sanctuaries.

TIME FOR A BREAK You’ll decide what to eat and which kind of lunch to go for. We will give you several options (something quick to go, something intermediate for a pizza or a salad, or something authentic off-the-beaten-path only where locals eat).

ST JOHN IN LATHERAN Explore the Cathedral of Rome. The seat of the Archibishop of Rome. Also known as Sant Giovanni in Laterano, an explosion of beauty.

HOLY STAIRS The Scala Sancta (English: Holy Stairs, Italian: Scala Santa) are a set of 28 white marble steps located in an edifice on extraterritorial property of the Holy See in Rome, Italy proximate to the Archbasilica of Saint John in Laterano.
According to Catholic Church tradition, the Holy Stairs were the steps leading up to the praetorium of Pontius Pilate in Jerusalem on which Jesus Christ stepped on his way to trial during his Passion. The Stairs reputedly were brought to Rome by Saint Helena in the fourth century.

Back to the hotel by 03.00 pm

PRICING:
Starting from 400€ 
Contact us for more info about pricing

The costs above are for 1 English Speaking driver and 1 vehicle for the duration of the tour.
They don’t include entrance tickets, any walking guide service, lunch, drinks nor likely gratuities.
Prices can vary according to the month and the availability.
The order of the sites might change

CANCELLATION POLICY
RomePrivateExcursions offers a very flexible cancellation policy, in case of arrival problems due to COVID, we are willing to offer a 100% refund (Colosseum and Vatican tickets are on the other hand never refundable).

• Visit St Paul outside the walls’

• English Speaking driver all day

• Pick up and drop off directly from your accommodation in Rome

• Visit Santa Prassede, St Mary the Major, St John in Latheran and more

• Tickets: just in the Catacombs if the driver agrees to go there with you: 10 euro pp

• First Class vehicle

Your English Speaking driver would pick you up at your accommodation in Rome, at the airport or train station on arrival, or where you prefer within the city of Rome

No deposit required!

We accept payments in Traveler Cheques in Euro or USD. If you want to pay in USD we will calculate the accurate total, by using the stock exchange conversion rate Euro/USD of the day before the tour/transfer increased by 7 cents. We also accept credit card payments (Visa and MasterCard – No American Express) at the time of the booking, or at the end of each tour/transfer. Please note that if payments are operated with credit cards the total cost of the tour will be increased by 10 %.

We do not accept payments via credit card for amounts below 350 euros. If the payment is made with a credit card at the end of the tour/transfer you will be required to sign an one time payment authorization form, provided by us. If payment is made with a wire transfer the total cost will be increased by 10 %. If you decide to pay in cash you will be asked to pay your driver at the beginning or at the end of the tour/transfer. The Total will be indicated in your final contract.

If you want to pay in USD we will calculate the accurate total, by using the stock exchange conversion rate Euro/USD of the day before the tour/transfer increased by 7 cents
Tickets to the Vatican and the Colosseum can be pre-purchased through us and the day of the tour your driver will hand them to you for a better and more efficient service.

This is a private tour, so you will not be sharing it with anybody else!
You’ll be escorted by your English speaking driver who will explain all different points of interest. But please note that they are not guides. They cannot enter the sites with you by law.

This is the best way to go!
You and your English speaking driver will talk about the day’s plans before the tour starts

Not included:

• Gratuities (recommended)

• Catacomb tickets: 10 euro pp to be paid on site

Note:

• If you want a private guide we can provide you with one for the duration of the tour, but pls note that the drivers that conduct this tour are incredibly into it. So the need of a guide is secondary

• You will be entering religious places so knees and shoulders must be covered

• Walking: moderate a part from the Catacombs and Mamertine Prison

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