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St. John Lateran Complex

The St. John Lateran Complex is a must-visit site in Rome, housing the stunning Lateran Palace, Holy Stairs, and Basilica – the oldest and highest-ranking church in the world.

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St. John Lateran Complex
St. John Lateran Basilica interior with multilingual audio guide device in Rome, Italy.
St. John Lateran Basilica interior with multilingual audio guide, Rome, Italy.
Tourists exploring the Catacombs of St. Callixtus and St. John Lateran in Rome, with audio guide, before visiting the Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel
Tourists exploring the Catacombs of St. Callixtus and St. John Lateran in Rome with an audio guide, with Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel tickets included in the combo tour
St. John Lateran Basilica interior with audio guide device in Rome, Italy.
St. John Lateran Basilica interior with multilingual audio guide device in Rome, Italy.
Tourists exploring the historic St. John Lateran complex in Rome with audio guides
St. John Lateran Basilica interior with audio guide, Rome, Italy.
St. John Lateran Basilica interior with visitors using audio guides in Rome, Italy.
The Holy Stairs in the Lateran Complex
St. John Lateran Basilica interior with audio guide, Rome.
The Lateran Baptistery
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  • Step into Rome’s oldest and most revered basilica, known as the “Mother of all Churches." Check out the Cloister’s beautiful marble columns, each uniquely crafted by the legendary Vassalletto family.

  • Listen to an audio guide in your preferred language and explore this magnificent church complex at your own pace.

  • You can upgrade to access the Sancta Sanctorum, a sacred chapel housing ancient relics, and the Holy Stairs, which pilgrims ascend on their knees.

  • Enhance your visit with access to the Lateran Palace - admire the three-story façades, frescoed vaults, and the private apartments of the popes.

  • Fun fact: The Basilica of St. John Lateran is the Pope’s official cathedral, hosting significant ceremonies like Easter Mass and the ordination of new bishops.

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  • Step into Rome’s oldest and most revered basilica, known as the “Mother of all Churches." Check out the Cloister’s beautiful marble columns, each uniquely crafted by the legendary Vassalletto family.

  • Listen to an audio guide in your preferred language and explore this magnificent church complex at your own pace.

  • You can upgrade to access the Sancta Sanctorum, a sacred chapel housing ancient relics, and the Holy Stairs, which pilgrims ascend on their knees.

  • Enhance your visit with access to the Lateran Palace - admire the three-story façades, frescoed vaults, and the private apartments of the popes.

  • Fun fact: The Basilica of St. John Lateran is the Pope’s official cathedral, hosting significant ceremonies like Easter Mass and the ordination of new bishops.

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  • Access 15 attractions in Rome with one pass and save up to 55% compared to buying individual tickets.

  • Discover top landmarks such as St. Peter’s Basilica, the Roman Forum, and Borghese Gallery, and embark on a hop-on hop-off bus tour.

  • Explore the city hassle-free with 72 hours of public transport access, including metro, buses, and trams, for convenient travel across the city.

  • Enjoy significant savings with free entry to the first two attractions and discounted rates for the remaining ones, making it a cost-effective choice.

  • Maximize your sightseeing with flexible 72-hour validity, allowing you to visit any combination of attractions within the time frame.

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  • Access 15 attractions in Rome with one pass and save up to 55% compared to buying individual tickets.

  • Discover top landmarks such as St. Peter’s Basilica, the Roman Forum, and Borghese Gallery, and embark on a hop-on hop-off bus tour.

  • Explore the city hassle-free with 72 hours of public transport access, including metro, buses, and trams, for convenient travel across the city.

  • Enjoy significant savings with free entry to the first two attractions and discounted rates for the remaining ones, making it a cost-effective choice.

  • Maximize your sightseeing with flexible 72-hour validity, allowing you to visit any combination of attractions within the time frame.

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Catacombs of Callixtus + Vatican Museums
Entrance to the Catacomb of Callixtus on the Appian Way in Italy.
The Catacomb of Callixtus on the Appian Way in Italy.
The Catacomb of Callixtus on the Appian Way in Italy.
St. John Lateran Basilica interior with multilingual audio guide, Rome, Italy.
Tourists exploring the Catacombs of St. Callixtus and St. John Lateran in Rome, with audio guide, before visiting the Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel
Tourists exploring the historic St. John Lateran complex in Rome with audio guides
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Laocoon and his sons statue at the Vatican
Small-group guided tour exploring the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, featuring historical artifacts and stunning frescoes in Rome, Italy
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  • Count on your multilingual tour guide to help you discover several tombs belonging to the earliest popes as you step underground to visit the St. Callixtus Catacombs.
    • Discover the oldest basilica in the Western world, the St. John Lateran Basilica on a self-guided audio tour that lets you set the pace and be in charge of your own itinerary.
    • Learn about the history of the Cloister, Baptistery, Holy Stairs, and Sancta Sanctorum chapel with an audio guide that is available in 5 different languages.
    • With an escorted entry to the Vatican Museums explore its remarkable collection of 20,000 artworks at your leisure.
    • Fun Fact: The Bramante staircase at the Vatican Museums has a Hollywood connection. It was featured in the film Angels and Demons based on Dan Brown’s book of the same name.

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  • Count on your multilingual tour guide to help you discover several tombs belonging to the earliest popes as you step underground to visit the St. Callixtus Catacombs.
    • Discover the oldest basilica in the Western world, the St. John Lateran Basilica on a self-guided audio tour that lets you set the pace and be in charge of your own itinerary.
    • Learn about the history of the Cloister, Baptistery, Holy Stairs, and Sancta Sanctorum chapel with an audio guide that is available in 5 different languages.
    • With an escorted entry to the Vatican Museums explore its remarkable collection of 20,000 artworks at your leisure.
    • Fun Fact: The Bramante staircase at the Vatican Museums has a Hollywood connection. It was featured in the film Angels and Demons based on Dan Brown’s book of the same name.
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