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Rome Guided Tour: St John Basilica, Holy Door, Lateran Palace and Cloister

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3-hour guided tour of the oldest church in Rome: the Basilica of St. John (San Giovanni), the Holy Door, the Apostolic Lateran Palace, and the Medieval Cloister with an official guide.

Key Information

Duration of the trip

3 hours

Live tour guide

Expert art history Guide, available in English and Italian

Free cancellation

Cancellation with full refund 48 hours before the booking time

Highlighted

  • Discover the symbolic places of Christian spirituality and the Church’s millennial history with this unique guided tour.
  • Lateran Palace: the former papal residence, built in the 16th century by order of Pope Sixtus V on the site of the ancient Patriarchate.
  • Staircase of Honor: monumental access to the heart of the Lateran complex.
  • Basilica of St. John Lateran: the oldest basilica in the Western world, built after the Edict of Constantine (313 AD), considered the “Mother of all Churches.”
  • Medieval Cloister of the Basilica: a quiet and evocative place, with decorated columns and sculpted marbles that narrate the history of the faith.
  • Holy Door in Rome: one of the four holy doors of Rome, opened only during the Jubilee.

Includes

  • Guided tour of the Basilica of San Giovanni (Basilica of St. John)
  • Guided tour through the Holy Door of the Basilica of San Giovanni
  • Guided tour of the Lateran Palace
  • Guided tour of the Basilica’s Cloister
  • Guided tour in English and Italian
  • Headphones for comfortable listening

Useful Information

  • The tour departs from the Lateran Palace. You can find the meeting point here.
  • It is important to arrive at least 15 minutes before your booked time.
  • A valid ID (ID card or passport) is required.
  • Appropriate attire is required to enter sacred places: shoulders and knees must be covered (shorts and tank tops are prohibited). This rule applies to men, women, and children.
  • Customer Care: For any information, please contact our customer care team at [email protected]

Full Description

Discover the Church’s millennial history and the oldest church in Rome through one of its iconic sites: the Basilica of St. John Lateran, the Lateran Apostolic Palace and the enchanting medieval cloister.

According to Church tradition, the Basilica of St. John Lateran is the oldest church in the world, as it was the first Christian Basilica built to gather the entire Christian Community around its Bishop....

The tour begins in the Lateran Palace, commissioned by Pope Sixtus V in the late 1500s on the site of the ancient Patriarchate, the primary residence of the Popes for over a millennium.

Crossing the majestic Grand Staircase of the Lateran Palace, you will enter the Basilica of San Giovanni, the “Mother” of all Western Churches, built immediately after the Edict of Constantine in 313 AD.
You will conclude in the Cloister of the Basilica of San Giovanni, an oasis of peace where elegant columns and medieval marble recount centuries of history and devotion.

Let yourself be guided and listen to the stories of our official guide: you will discover stories about the christian churches, frescoed rooms, religious and artistic symbols, and enjoy a moving experience combining art, faith, and history.

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