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The Archbasilica of St. John Lateran

View the Sacred Stairs that Jesus walked upon

Sancta Sanctorum
Open today: 09:00 - 17:00
Last admission: 2 hours before closing
Duration: 2h
Audio guide: English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish
Wheelchair accessible
Live guide: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish
Provider: Opera Romana Pellegrinaggi
Registered address: via della Pigna 13/a, 00186, Rome, IT
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Access to the Cloister and the Sancta Sanctorum
Access to the Baptistery and to the Scala Sancta
Access to the Treasure Museum
Audio guide in multiple languages
  • The building was restored in the 1700s and is stunningly decorated in various styles. There are massive mosaics depicting biblical scene, larger-than-life marble statues, a gothic altar and Renaissance artwork
  • 'The Holy Door' is opened by the Pope every 25 years, so you’ll probably have to enter through the central bronze door which once stood in the Senate hall in the Roman Forum
  • The basilica is home to relics from various ages – from the Renaissance through to Ancient Rome and even all the way back to Egyptian pharaohs
  • When entering the Basilica, you'll walk directly into the Lateran corridor. At the end of this corridor, on your left-hand side, you'll find the ORP desk (Opera Romana Pellegrinaggi). Show your smartphone ticket there.
  • Please note: From Monday to Sunday, after 13:00, audio guides have to be picked up at the ORP Desk in the Cloisters, located inside the Basilica (left aisle) near the entrance to the Cloisters
  • In order to obtain the audio guide, please download the Vatican&Rome App from the App Store or Play Store

Note:

The Sancta Santorum is closed daily between 13:30 & 15:00 and on Sundays.

Getting There:

Metro: Line A, get off at S. Giovanni station (5-minute walk from the station).

Sancta Sanctorum
Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00
Thursday 09:00 - 17:00
Friday 09:00 - 17:00
Saturday 09:00 - 17:00
Sunday
Monday 09:00 - 17:00
Basilica di San Giovanni in Laterano
4,Piazza di S. Giovanni in Laterano, 00184, Rome
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  • Get a full refund if you select a refundable ticket during checkout and cancel until 23:59 the day before you visit.
  • Rescheduling is not possible for this ticket.

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3 reviews
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Kirstin,  United Kingdom United Kingdom
29 Apr 2024
Excellent
Incredible chapel. Would recommend anyone to see. Lots to see and very peaceful silent chapel.
Lateran Complex (The Archbasilica of St. John Lateran)
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Tracy ,  United States United States
28 Apr 2024
Terrible
St John’s Basilica is stunning! The person who is employed by this company to explain the audiotour was absolutely horrible. She was late. She was angry and could not get the computer to work. ...
St John’s Basilica is stunning! The person who is employed by this company to explain the audiotour was absolutely horrible. She was late. She was angry and could not get the computer to work. It was sad that a simple audiiotour could ruin such a great experience!
Lateran Complex (The Archbasilica of St. John Lateran)
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Marek,  Czech Republic Czech Republic
08 Apr 2024
Good
In the Archbasilica, we were told to upload the application "Popguide" to access our tour's electronic guide. It worked well.
Lateran Complex (The Archbasilica of St. John Lateran)

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