Lateran Palace: Guided Tour

Discover the Lateran Palace in Rome with an expert guide

Duration 1h
Fast Track
Live guide English, Italian
Max group size 15

Included

Entrance to the Lateran Palace
Guided tour in English and Italian
Earphones

Not included

Entrance of Basilica of San Giovanni in Laterano, Cloister and Sancta Sanctorum
Entrance to the Sancta Sanctorum

Starting point

Piazza di S. Giovanni in Laterano, 00184, Rome

Just footsteps away from the awe-inspiring Basilica of San Giovanni in Laterano - the head of all Roman and world churches - stands the magnificent Lateran Palace. This resplendent palace served as the Pope's residence for centuries. Despite being damaged by earthquakes, raids, invasions, and even decimated by a fire in 1308, the palace has always been meticulously restored. When the papacy returned to Rome in 1377, they chose Vatican as their residence.

However, the Lateran Palace, although no longer inhabited, has continued to retain its unique status as the Patriarchium or the "Seat of the Bishop of Rome" over the centuries. Indeed, all newly elected Popes have always celebrated their inauguration at the Basilica of San Giovanni in Laterano.

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The office is open from 9:00 to 17:00

Wheelchair accessible
Provider: Vicariato di Roma - Opera Romana Pellegrinaggi
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Registered address: Via della Pigna 13/a, 00186, Rome, IT

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How to get there:

Metro: line A, San Giovanni stop (5 minutes walk from the station)
Open Bus Vatican&Rome: Stop no. 10 San Giovanni in Laterano

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