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St Paul Basilica Rome: Holy Door & Apostle's Tomb Tour
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Overview
Discover the Rome St Paul Outside the Walls Major Basilica and Holy Door Tour. This walking tour invites everyone, especially those who love Christian history, to see the important St. Paul Outside the Walls. It’s a special place in Rome!
On this 1-hour tour, people can see where St. Paul, who taught about Jesus, is buried. The tour guides know a lot about the church and will share interesting stories. The tour is great for small groups of up to 10 people, so everyone can easily hear and ask questions. Plus, the church welcomes wheelchairs. When available, visitors can walk through the Holy Door, which is only opened during special times like the 2025 Holy Jubilee Year.
The tour includes seeing St. Paul's tomb and other old items. It does not include tips for the guide or air-conditioned transportation. The Papal Basilica of St Paul Outside the Walls is where the tour takes place. 
Highlights
See St. Paul's Tomb: Visit the tomb of St. Paul, a very important person in Christian history.
Small Group Tour: Enjoy a tour with only 10 people for a better experience.
Walk Through the Holy Door: When available, walk through the Holy Door, which is opened during special times.
Learn from Experts: Hear stories and facts from guides who know a lot about the church.
Sentiment Analysis
Visitors generally enjoy the basilica, especially seeing St. Paul's tomb, but note that it's a bit outside the city center.
Visitors appreciate seeing St. Paul's tomb.
The church is easy to get to by bus or subway.
Many enjoy the church's big size and beautiful inside.
People like visiting the side chapels and museum.
The basilica is far from Rome's center.
Some may want more time to explore the side chapels and museum.
The Journey
Papal Basilica of St Paul Outside the Walls
Step through one of Rome's revered Holy Doors, a sacred entrance open only during Jubilee years, and immerse yourself in the splendor of the Papal Basilica of St Paul Outside the Walls. This magnificent basilica, one of Rome's four major papal basilicas, stands as a testament to the enduring legacy of St. Paul. Explore its vast nave, adorned with mosaics depicting all the popes, and descend to the crypt to venerate the sarcophagus believed to contain the remains of St. Paul the Apostle. Witness centuries of artistic and spiritual devotion in this tranquil sanctuary, a vital pilgrimage site for Christians worldwide.
Know Before You Go
This tour includes a 1-hour guided visit to St Paul Outside the Walls, where you can see the sarcophagus of St Paul and other unique relics. It is wheelchair accessible and includes all taxes and fees. The tour does not include guide gratuity or air-conditioned transportation.
Hot Tip
Take your time to look around the side chapels and the museum. There is a lot to see!
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