Explore the Abbey of the Three Fountains & St. Paul’s martyrdom

Rome, Via di Acque Salvie 1

Duration

150 - 210 minutes

Free cancellation

Up to 24 hours before the tour

Offered in

English, Italian, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese

Tour Size Options

Private
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€399

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what you'll experience

  • Stand into the final chapter of Saint Paul's life

    Enter the Abbey of the Three Fountains and feel the story of Saint Paul settle around you. Walk the ground where tradition says his final moments unfolded, with his legacy still lingering in the air.

  • Stand where the three springs came to life

    Pause where legend says three springs rose from the earth at the moment of Saint Paul’s execution. The story remains tied to this exact spot, turning a single moment into something enduring and quietly powerful.

  • Find stillness in the abbey grounds 

    Sense the peaceful rhythm of monastic life still alive here. Gardens are cared for, routines continue, and everything feels purposeful and unhurried. Far from Rome’s usual pace, the site invites you to slow down

  • Visit Saint Paul's Tomb inside the basilica (optional)

    Step inside the Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls and feel the scale shift. Golden mosaics glow softly, papal portraits line the walls, and at the heart of it all, the tomb draws you into reverence.

  • Travel between Rome and the abbey 

    Leave central Rome with round-trip transfer included and feel the city fade behind you. The traffic drops away, the pace slows, and the journey becomes a calm transition into something quieter and more reflective.

itinerary

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  • Starting location

    Via Francesco Giambullari 4. Meet us here 5 minutes before the tour starts.

  • 1
    Three Fountains Abbey

    1.5 hours guided deep-dive. Explore the abbey grounds, the three springs, and the story of St. Paul’s martyrdom.

  • 2
    Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls (optional)

    1 hour guided deep-dive. Continue to one of Rome’s four papal basilicas and see St. Paul’s tomb.

  • Finish at

    Either at the Abbey of the Three Fountains or at the Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls, depending on the option you choose.

how it unfolds

Meet your guide 
Your guide will be waiting for you at the meeting point before travelling together to the Abbey of the Three Fountains.

Travel to the site
Head to the Abbey by private vehicle, without needing to organise the route yourself.

Begin at the Abbey of the Three Fountains
Get a thorough introduction to story of St. Paul’s martyrdom and the three springs tied to the legend of his final moments. Walk through the peaceful grounds, shadowed paths, medieval churches, and discover the crypt believed to have held him before his death.

Visit Saint Paul Outside the Walls (optional)
If you choose the extended option, continue to the Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls. There, your guide will lead you through one of Rome’s four papal basilicas and bring the visit to a close at St. Paul’s tomb.

Return to central Rome
After the visit, your round-trip transfer brings you back to the original meeting point.

>Choose your tour style
This experience is available exclusively as a private tour.

what's included

  • Expert live guide

  • Headsets to hear the guide clearly

  • Round-trip transportation from central Rome

  • Luggage deposit for the duration of the tour

  • Entry fees to and guided tour of Basilica di San Paolo Fuori le Mura (only if this option is selected)

things to know

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€399

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