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San Giovanni Cathedral, Holy Stairs and Holy Cross Church Tour

5.0 (one review) 2 hours Free cancellation Private tour
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San Giovanni Cathedral, Holy Stairs and Holy Cross Church Tour

About this activity

Discover hidden gems of Rome on this 2-hour tour to the Cathedral of Rome in San Giovanni, the oldest church in the city, the Holy Steps, and the Basilica of the Holy Cross.

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At a glance

Duration
2 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–10
Guide
English, Italian
Operated by
Tours of the Vatican with Francesco & his team

Ages: Infants (0–5 years) · Children (6–17 years) · Adults (18–99 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Private walking tour
  • Included: Blue Badge Guide
  • Included: Private Local guide

Not included

  • Not included: Gratuities
  • Not included: Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • Not included: Private transportation: (pickup/drop-off)

Itinerary

  1. Pontifical Sanctuary of the Holy Stairs

    40 min

    The Scala Santa is the ladder ascended by Jesus to reach the classroom where he was subjected to the interrogation of Pontius Pilate before the crucifixion.

  2. Basilica di Santa Croce in Gerusalemme

    40 min

    This church was built starting from the fourth century in the place where were the buildings of Sant'Elena, the mother of Emperor Constantine

  3. Arcibasilica di San Giovanni in Laterano

    40 min

    It is the first of the four major papal basilicas and the oldest and most important Western basilica

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • Meet your guide down the obelisk in Piazza S.Giovanni

    the guide will be holding a sign with your name on it.

End point

  • The guide will meet you under the Obelisk located in Piazza San Giovanni in Laterano, holding a sign with your name on it.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel You get back
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Good to know

  • Wheelchair accessible

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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