Rome: St John Lateran & Holy Steps Catholic Tour
- 1 hour
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 4 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Visit St John Lateran, the Cathedral of Rome and highest-ranking church in the Catholic world, on a one-hour Catholic pilgrimage. Venerate the reliquaries of the heads of Sts Peter and Paul and part of the table traditionally associated with the Last Supper. Continue to the Holy Steps, traditionally brought from Pontius Pilate’s praetorium in Jerusalem, and glimpse the Sancta Sanctorum with its revered image of Christ said to have been begun by St Luke and completed by angels. An expert Catholic guide explains the sacred history, relics and enduring pilgrimage significance of these sites. The basilica’s Holy Door is opened during Jubilee years and is anticipated to open again for the Jubilee of Redemption in 2033.
Inclusions
What's included
- Expert Catholic guide
- All Fees and Taxes
What's not
- Guide gratuity
- Transport to or from the tour is not included
Itinerary
Visit St John Lateran, the Cathedral of Rome and Mother and Head of all churches. Venerate the reliquaries of the heads of Sts Peter and Paul and part of the table traditionally associated with the Last Supper. See the Holy Door, opened during Jubilee years and anticipated to open again for the Jubilee of Redemption in 2033.
Visit the Pontifical Sanctuary of the Holy Stairs and learn the tradition that the steps were brought from Pontius Pilate’s praetorium in Jerusalem. Glimpse the Sancta Sanctorum and the revered image of Christ said to have been begun by St Luke and completed by angels. Pilgrims may climb the Holy Stairs on their knees independently after the tour.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Meet your guide in the PORCH of the Basilica on the left-hand side next to the statue of Constantine. Please download WhatsApp so that we can communicate in real time in the event of any issues.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 12 travellers
- Operated by
- Crucis Tours
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- There is no wheelchair access at the Holy Steps but wheelchairs access is available at the main Basilica of St John Lateran
How it compares in Rome
- Its from-price is 65% below the median of the 8352 experiences we list in Rome.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 1580 of 8352.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Rome
Rome layers nearly three thousand years of history into one walkable city, from the Colosseum and Forum to Baroque piazzas and Vatican art.
Ancient Rome is still in plain sight. The Colosseum, the Roman Forum and the Palatine Hill sit together at the city's heart, the Pantheon still stands with its open oculus, and fragments of temples and aqueducts turn up between apartment blocks. Across the Tiber, Vatican City holds St Peter's Basilica, the Vatican Museums and Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel ceiling.
Top-ranked sights in Rome: Colosseum, Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel.
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