St Sebastian Basilica with Catacombs Tour

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St Sebastian Basilica with Catacombs – One of the 7 Pilgrim Churches of Rome

The Basilica of St Sebastian (Basilica di San Sebastiano) is one of the famous 7 Pilgrim Churches of Rome made famous by St Philip Neri. One of the most important churches of Christendom, this is a profound experience for those on pilgrimage to Rome, especially during the Jubilee Year.

As the title suggests, our Basilica of Sebastian and Catacombs Tour includes not only St Sebastian’s Basilica, but also travels down below ground into the ancient Catacombs of St Sebastian under the basilica.

By doing the St Sebastian Basilica with Catacombs Tour during the 2025 Jubilee Year, you will also have the opportunity to earn a special plenary indulgence given by the Vatican to the 7 Pilgrim Churches under the usual conditions.

This St Sebastian Basilica with Catacombs Tour describes the life and death of St Sebastian – one of the most important and famous of the Roman Martyrs – and you will also learn about the history of how his body came to be buried in the Catacombs of St Sebastian below. In the Catacombs hidden below the Basilica you can marvel at the earliest Christian graves, including the tomb of St Sebastian, and even explore the place where the skull relics of Sts Peter & Paul once rested.

After you return to the surface, your expert Catholic guide will then entertain you with the great religious and historic significance of the Basilica including showing you ancient papal inscriptions, allowing you to venerate significant relics of martyrs and even show you miraculous footprints of Jesus!

Of course this St Sebastian Basilica with Catacombs Tour also allows you to pray before the tomb of St Sebastian containing his holy relics and your guide will also explain the amazing miracles that have happened there.

One of the most ancient Basilicas of Rome, the importance of St Sebastian’s Basilica has been recognised for centuries but was promoted even further by its inclusion in the 7 Pilgrim Churches of Rome – the most important Roman Basilicas according to St Philip Neri. For those who wish to partake in this ancient pilgrimage of all 7 Pilgrim Churches we also offer a pilgrimage package that visits all seven churches in a single package – our 7 Pilgrim Churches Tour Package.

For those pilgrims who wish however to choose only certain of the 7 Pilgrim Churches to see, or to do these Pilgrim Churches on different days, please see our individual tours to give you maximum flexibility:

1. Cathedral of St John Lateran
2. Basilica of St Peter
3. Basilica of St Paul Outside the Walls
4. Basilica of St Mary Major
5. Basilica of St Lawrence Outside the Walls
6. Basilica of the Holy Cross

This fascinating Basilica of St Sebastian Tour explains:

• The life and martyrdom of St Sebastian
• The construction of the Basilica and major events in its history
• The tomb and relics of St Sebastian
• The Catacomb tombs of early Christians
• The tomb where the relics of Sts Peter & Paul were venerated
• The relics of saints and martyrs including the miraculous footprints of Jesus

Read the Itinerary tab above to learn how important this tour is for religious pilgrims to Rome. For those particularly interested in the early Roman Martyrs, you may also be interested in our Roman Martyrs Tour.

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