Experience Rome Private Exploration Tour

As the heart of the Catholic world, St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City welcomes pilgrims from across the globe, especially during the Jubilee Year. This magnificent church, built over the tomb of Saint Peter, offers a profound spiritual experience. Inside, visitors can admire masterpieces such as Michelangelo’s Pietà and the grand dome, which offers breathtaking views of Rome. In front of the basilica, St. Peter’s Square, designed by Gian Lorenzo Bernini, embraces the faithful with its majestic colonnades, symbolizing the welcoming arms of the Church. The square often hosts papal ceremonies and is a powerful place of prayer and unity for all pilgrims.

This guided visit offers not only an artistic and historical journey, but above all, a moment of deep reflection and renewal of faith during this holy year of grace

The Papal Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, one of the four major basilicas of Rome, is a cherished destination for pilgrims, especially during the Jubilee Year. Dedicated to the Virgin Mary, it is the oldest Marian church in the West and a symbol of deep faith and tradition.

Inside, pilgrims can marvel at the stunning 5th-century mosaics, the richly decorated golden ceiling, and the Chapel of the Nativity, where relics of the Holy Crib are preserved. The basilica invites the faithful to reflect on Mary’s role in salvation history and to seek her maternal intercession. Visiting this sacred space during the Jubilee is a moment of grace, inviting all to renew their trust in God through the loving presence of the Mother of Christ

The Basilica of San Lorenzo fuori le Mura is one of Rome’s seven pilgrimage churches and a deeply spiritual destination, especially in this Jubilee Year. Built over the burial site of Saint Lawrence, one of the Church’s most beloved martyrs, the basilica is a powerful reminder of faith, service, and sacrifice.

This sacred place, rich in early Christian history, invites pilgrims to pray near the tombs of Saint Lawrence, Saint Stephen, and Pope Pius IX. Its peaceful cloister and ancient mosaics create an atmosphere of quiet reflection and reverence. A visit to this basilica offers pilgrims the opportunity to connect with the courage of the early Church and to renew their own call to live the Gospel with love and generosity.

The Basilica of Santa Croce in Gerusalemme is a sacred treasure for pilgrims, especially in this Jubilee Year. Founded by Empress Helena, mother of Emperor Constantine, the basilica was built to house relics of the Passion of Christ, brought from Jerusalem to Rome in the 4th century. Today, pilgrims can venerate these relics—including fragments of the True Cross, a nail from the Crucifixion, and a thorn from the Crown of Thorns—in a special chapel that invites deep prayer and contemplation.

Walking through this holy place is like making a spiritual pilgrimage to Jerusalem itself. It offers pilgrims a powerful encounter with the mystery of Christ’s suffering and love, inviting hearts to conversion and hope during this holy year of grace.

he Papal Basilica of Saint John Lateran is the Cathedral of the Bishop of Rome, the Pope, and holds the title of Mother and Head of all the Churches in the City and in the World. During the Jubilee Year, it is a particularly meaningful stop for pilgrims seeking spiritual renewal and communion with the universal Church.

Founded by Emperor Constantine in the 4th century, the basilica is rich in history and faith. Its majestic facade, baroque interior, and ancient baptistery are testimonies to centuries of Christian devotion. Within, pilgrims can reflect before the high altar, reserved for the Pope, and walk through the Holy Door, opened during Jubilee celebrations.

Visiting this sacred site invites pilgrims to rediscover their baptismal call and to renew their journey of faith within the heart of the Church.

The Papal Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls is one of the four major basilicas of Rome and a key pilgrimage site, especially during the Jubilee Year. Built over the tomb of Saint Paul the Apostle, this sacred place invites pilgrims to draw close to the powerful witness of one who gave his life for the Gospel.

The basilica, with its vast nave, ancient cosmatesque floor, and stunning triumphal arch mosaics, offers a space of silence and reverence. Beneath the altar lies the tomb of Saint Paul, marked with deep devotion by the faithful through the centuries.

Visiting this holy site during the Jubilee is a moment of encounter with the Apostle’s courage, faith, and missionary zeal. Pilgrims are invited to renew their commitment to Christ and to carry the light of the Gospel into the world, just as Saint Paul did.

The Basilica of San Sebastiano fuori le Mura is one of the traditional Seven Pilgrimage Churches of Rome and holds special meaning for pilgrims during the Jubilee Year. Built along the Appian Way, this basilica honors Saint Sebastian, a Roman soldier and martyr known for his unwavering faith and courage.

The basilica stands on a site rich in early Christian history. According to tradition, it once sheltered the relics of Saints Peter and Paul during times of persecution. Today, pilgrims can visit the catacombs beneath the church, walk in the footsteps of the early Christians, and venerate the relics of Saint Sebastian himself.

This sacred place invites pilgrims to reflect on the cost of discipleship and to find strength in the witness of the martyrs. A visit here during the Jubilee is a powerful call to remain faithful, even in trials, and to deepen one's journey of grace