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Lateran Palace: Official Guided Tour of the Ancient Papal Residence

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Official 1-hour guided tour of the Lateran Palace, the ancient residence of the Popes. Discover the frescoed halls, the papal apartment, and the private chapel, accompanied by an expert guide in history.

Key Information

Duration of the trip

1 hour

Live tour guide

Expert Guide in art and history available in: Italian, English

Skip the Line

Priority skip-the-line access

Free cancellation

Free cancellation within 48 hours of booking time

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible

Highlighted

  • Guaranteed access and official guided tour led by an expert in history and ancient art.
  • Explore the Lateran Palace, former residence of the Popes, through Renaissance frescoes, private rooms, and relics of papal history.
  • Your guide will lead you through the seat of the Bishop of Rome, revealing curiosities and historical facts along the way.
  • Digital ticket: show your smartphone at the entrance and start your visit without queuing.
  • Reception and assistance from our staff always available for you.

Includes

  • Priority entrance to the Lateran Palace.
  • Guided tour of the Lateran Palace available in: English, Italian.
  • Official guide expert in history and art.
  • Headphones for the visit to follow the Guide independently.
  • Guided Tour of the Basilica of St. John Lateran, the Cloister and the Sancta Sanctorum.
  • Entrance to the Sancta Sanctorum.

Useful Information

  • It is essential to bring a valid passport or ID card.
  • It is not possible to bring food and drinks into the Palace.
  • The reduction is reserved for EU and non-EU citizens (with a valid residence permit in Italy) between 18 and 25 years of age (ends the day after the 25th birthday).
  • Please arrive at the meeting point at least 15 minutes before the scheduled time.
  • You can find the Meeting Point here.

 

Full Description

Discover a guided tour of the Lateran Palace, the ancient papal seat. Located next to the Basilica of St. John Lateran, this building was for centuries the center of the Church’s spiritual and political power....

During the tour, you will explore ten frescoed rooms, including the monumental Hall of Daniel, decorated with biblical scenes and a Renaissance vault celebrating the life of the prophet.

The itinerary continues through the private quarters of the Bishop of Rome: the dining room, the bedroom with bathroom, the library, and the antechamber, offering an intimate look into the daily life of the Pope.

Particularly moving is the private chapel, the Pope’s personal place of prayer, adorned with a ceiling celebrating the Resurrection of Christ and a majolica-tiled floor.
After the guided visit, you can continue independently to discover the Basilica of St. John Lateran, the Cloister, and the Chapel of the Sancta Sanctorum.

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