Frequently asked questions
If your question is not here, write to team@tripcatholic.com and a person will answer it. For words like basilica, narthex or Compostela, see A Pilgrim’s Glossary.
We're building coverage of the world's most visited Catholic destinations and expanding constantly. Our goal is to cover every corner of the globe. We're not there yet, but we're growing fast.
Yes. TripCatholic will always have a free version. Browse and discover Catholic sites around the world at no cost. TripCatholic Plus unlocks deeper site content, city guides, trip planning tools, and more for those who want the full experience.
TripCatholic is built for exactly that. It maps Catholic churches, shrines and holy sites around the world and explains each one, with the saints connected to it, Mass and visiting times, city guides, ready-made itineraries and walking pilgrimages. Plan the trip day by day on the website or in the app for iPhone and Android, then use it as your guide when you get there.
Not at all. We're unapologetically Catholic in how we cover these places, but the history and significance we uncover is for anyone who wants to understand what they're looking at. The Vatican alone welcomes millions of non-Catholic visitors every year. We think they deserve a great resource too.
Google fragments your research across dozens of tabs. ChatGPT will give you surface-level overviews. TripCatholic offers comprehensive coverage, deep context, and categorization that surfaces connections you would never find on your own. All in one place.
TripCatholic is built for the whole trip. Plan before you go, then use it on the ground as your guide. Step into a church you never planned to visit and everything you need to know is already there, so you never have to leave the moment to find an answer.