Rome: 4 Basilicas Private Tour with Driver & Expert Guide
Rome: 4 Basilicas Private Tour with Driver & Expert Guide
Experience Details
5-HOUR PRIVATE ROME TOUR — DRIVER & LICENSED GUIDE
PRIVATE GROUP PRICE — NOT PER PERSON. Your selected price covers the entire private group, including the professional driver, luxury vehicle and expert licensed guide.
- Up to 2 guests (1–2 people): $1,520 USD total per group.
- Up to 5 guests (3–5 people): $1,615 USD total per group.
- Up to 7 guests (6–7 people): $1,805 USD total per group.
Explore Rome’s four Major Papal Basilicas in comfort on a personalized 5-hour private tour with a luxury vehicle, professional driver and licensed expert guide. Hotel pickup and drop-off in Rome are included.
A Seamless Private Journey Through Sacred Rome
Discover centuries of art, faith, history and architecture without the stress of organizing transportation between sites. Your professional driver handles the journey in a private luxury vehicle while your licensed guide brings the stories of Rome’s most important basilicas to life—from sacred relics and artistic masterpieces to remarkable architectural details and symbolism.
Designed for travelers who value comfort and an in-depth cultural experience, this VIP tour allows you to explore at a personalized pace. With flexible timing, your driver and guide help you make the most of your five hours while connecting the city’s most important religious landmarks.
The Four Major Papal Basilicas
- St. Peter’s Basilica: experience the grandeur of one of Christianity’s most renowned churches in Vatican City.
- St. John Lateran (San Giovanni in Laterano): discover the cathedral of Rome and its significant place in papal history.
- St. Paul Outside the Walls (San Paolo fuori le Mura): explore the monumental basilica associated with the Apostle Paul.
- St. Mary Major (Santa Maria Maggiore): admire the art, mosaics and long history of one of Rome’s most important Marian basilicas.
Experience Highlights
- Visit all four of Rome’s Major Papal Basilicas in one 5-hour private experience.
- Travel comfortably between locations with a professional driver and private luxury vehicle.
- Enjoy the insights of an expert licensed tour guide throughout the experience.
- Benefit from hotel pickup and drop-off in Rome, personalized VIP service and flexible timing.
What’s Included
- 5-hour private tour of the Four Major Papal Basilicas
- Private luxury vehicle with professional driver
- Expert licensed tour guide
- Pickup and drop-off at your hotel or accommodation in Rome
- Visits to St. Peter’s, St. John Lateran, St. Paul Outside the Walls and St. Mary Major
- Bottled water on board
- Personalized VIP service and flexible schedule
What’s Not Included
- Meals and additional drinks (bottled water on board is included)
- Gratuities for your driver and guide (optional)
- Personal expenses
Important Information
- Duration: 5 hours.
- Pickup and drop-off: included at your hotel or accommodation in Rome.
- Private experience: choose the group-size option that accommodates your entire party; prices are per group, not per guest.
- Dress code: clothing covering shoulders and knees is appropriate for visiting religious sites.
- Basilica visits: access to specific areas and the order of visits may change due to religious services, security rules or local operating hours.
- Availability: booking is subject to final confirmation for your selected date.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does the tour last?
The private Four Basilicas tour lasts 5 hours.
Are a private driver and luxury vehicle included?
Yes. Your booking includes a private luxury vehicle and professional driver, who takes care of transportation between the basilicas.
Is a licensed guide included?
Yes. An expert licensed tour guide accompanies the experience and explains the history, art and significance of the four basilicas.
Do you pick us up and drop us off at our hotel?
Yes. Pickup and drop-off at your hotel or accommodation in Rome are included.
Which basilicas are part of the tour?
The experience visits St. Peter’s Basilica, St. John Lateran, St. Paul Outside the Walls and St. Mary Major. The visiting order can be adapted to local conditions.
Is the price per person or per private group?
Prices are for the entire private group: $1,520 for 1–2 guests, $1,615 for 3–5 guests or $1,805 for 6–7 guests. Select “Up to 2 guests,” “Up to 5 guests” or “Up to 7 guests” according to your party size.
Are meals, drinks or gratuities included?
Bottled water on board is included. Meals and other drinks are not included. Gratuities for the driver and guide are optional.
Can we enjoy the tour at our own pace?
Yes. This is a private VIP experience with flexible timing within the five-hour tour, subject to basilica access and opening hours.
What should we wear to visit the basilicas?
Choose respectful clothing that covers your shoulders and knees, as required at many religious sites.
Booking & Cancellation Terms
Direct bookings with Fattori Travel Shop are generally non-refundable after confirmation, except where mandatory consumer rights apply. If the operator cancels the confirmed service, applicable legal remedies remain unaffected. Tour availability is subject to confirmation for the requested date.
Booking & Cancellation Terms
Non-refundable: Once your direct booking is confirmed, all sales are final. Refunds are not provided for voluntary cancellation, a change of travel plans, late arrival or no-shows, except as required by applicable law.
Operator cancellation: If the experience cannot be provided by Fattori Travel Experiences or the operator, applicable legal remedies remain unaffected.
Booking date: For flexible-date experiences, you may purchase now and arrange a preferred date privately with our team afterward, subject to actual operator availability. An online purchase does not guarantee a particular date. Fixed-date events are held only on their published event date.
Confirmation: Service details and meeting instructions will be sent electronically. Review any passenger and date restrictions in the experience details before purchasing.