Saints Peter and Paul Tour in Rome – An Awe-inspiring Christian Pilgrim Tour
An essential experience for any pilgrim to the Eternal City of Rome is our Christian Saints Peter and Paul Tour, which follows the lives in Rome of Christ’s two most influential apostles. Sts Peter and Paul – known as the two pillars of the Church. You will learn how Saints Peter and Paul are eternally bound together both by their faith, their association together historically and liturgically, but also in their imprisonment and tribulations.
The tour begins at the place where St Paul was placed under house arrest for 2 years (as we read in the Acts of the Apostles) in long-term incarceration before venturing to a vantage point over law courts of the Roman Forum where Saints Peter and Paul were eventually tried. From there you will delve into the Mamertine Prison, where Saints Peter and Paul were imprisoned awaiting their eventual execution and martyrdom.
The Christian Saints Peter and Paul Tour is a unique chance for pilgrims to discover the fascinating significance of the Holy Chains that bound these two great apostles in a literal way as you will encounter those chains in the Basilica of St Peter in Chains, and in the Major Basilica of St Paul Outside the Walls respectively; but also in a spiritual way as your guide explains the mystical wonders of God bound to enclosure and how nevertheless, the Word of God cannot be restrained.
This extremely popular yet relatively new pilgrim tour explores the lives of the two apostles of Our Lord Jesus most closely connected with Rome and the pagan empire that ruled much of the known world during His time. We’ll see first hand original objects from their imprisonment and eventual executions in addition to artistic masterpieces such as Michelangelo’s sculpture of Moses.
The tour climaxes at the final resting place of the body of St Paul – in the magnificent Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls – one of the 4 Major Basilicas of Rome that are the most pertinent and important churches of Rome, especially during the Jubilee Year.
This unique Christian pilgrim tour is a must for all pilgrims and anyone interested in the apostles, the foundations of the Church and early Christian Rome.
For a change of scenery, you may also be interested in the Religious Life Trastevere Walking Tour, an enchanting walk around the medieval city and some of its lesser known abbeys and churches. The best of our tours for those interested in early Christianity remains, without a doubt to be the Via Crucis Pilgrim Tour or the Early Christianity Tour!
Free Cancellation is offered for those who act early.
This tour fills up clearly as it is only available once per week so please book early to avoid disappointment.
NB. This is a walking tour that journeys up-hill and is not suitable for those with mobility or stamina issues.
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| MEETING POINT | At the Fountain of the Porter (Fontana del Facchino) next to the Basilica of Santa Maria in Via Lata on the corner of Via Lata and Via del Corso.
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| END POINT | Basilica of St Paul Outside the Walls (Basilica San Paolo) is where the Saints Peter and Paul Tour ends. | ||||
| DEPARTURE TIME | 3pm Fridays | ||||
| DURATION | 3 hours | ||||
| DRESS CODE | Comfortable clothing, covering shoulders and knees. | ||||
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| Ticket Type | Adult (16+), Student ID, Child (under 16) |
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House Arrest of St Paul
Our tour begins at the place of the long-term house arrest of St Paul and a short review of the life of St Paul. You will explore the excavations of the early house before continuing to the place of his trial.
Trial of Sts Peter and Paul
Meandering through the renaissance square of Campo D’oglio designed by Michelangelo, your guide will lead you to a viewing area over the ancient Roman Forum to explain where St Peter and St Paul were tried by the state authorities before their condemnation.
Mamertine Prison
Our tour continues at the ancient Roman Mamertine Prison (also known as the Tullianum Prison) which incarcerated these most notable enemies of the Roman state – two men who went from obscurity to becoming the two pillars of the Church.
St Peter in Chains (<em>San Pietro in Vincoli</em>)
Next we’ll journey on to the Church of St Peter in Chains (San Pietro in Vincoli), named so after the chains that bound the apostle in prison in Jerusalem before his miraculous liberation and which were subsequently brought to Rome by the Christian Empress Eudoxia in the 5th century, together with the chains that bound St Peter also in Rome. The church also features the Statue of Moses by Michelangelo.
Basilica of St Paul Outside the Walls (San Paolo Fuori le Mura)
Finally we’ll travel by Rome Metro to the magnificent Papal Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls – one of the most beautiful and probably the least visited of the four Major Basilicas in Rome. The basilica is built over the burial site and body of St Paul, who was executed during the reign of the infamous Roman Emperor Nero.
At the Fountain of the Porter (Fontana del Facchino) next to the Basilica of Santa Maria in Via Lata on the corner of Via Lata and Via del Corso.
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Tour Reviews
Truly special. The sheer treasures that are in Rome boggle the mind. Our guide, Tom, was incredible: entertaining, warm, funny, and truly a man of God. The Basilica of St Paul blew my mind. This whole experience brought the true history of 2000 years ago right up clear and present in front of our eyes. If anyone is questioning their faith, come to this place, see the relics and the ruins, remember how it all came to be. I don’t think there’s anyone out there like Crucis Tours.
A once in a lifetime tour. When booking tours for our first trip to Rome, we looked at the typical places to visit, but I knew there had to be more. This tour explored the treasures hidden in plain sight for those seeking. My husband and I were in awe of our guide Tom–he’s brilliant. He started at the beginning and led us through time as we went to each site. His passion for sharing his faith through his knowledge of history and art was evident in his delivery. We thoroughly enjoyed this tour and felt like we were on a walk with a very intelligent and humorous friend. HIGHLY RECCOMMENDED!
It wasn’t just Tom’s knowledge that kept us coming back—it was his genuine warmth and hospitality. Despite our familiarity with Rome’s streets and landmarks, Tom made each tour feel fresh and exciting, as if we were experiencing it for the first time. His ability to tailor the experience to our interests and preferences ensured that no two tours were alike, leaving us eagerly anticipating our next adventure together.
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