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Private Churches Tour San Clemente and San Giovanni & Scala Santa
(15) Reviews
Rome
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Discover the spiritual treasures of the Eternal City on our Sacred Rome Private Tour: San Clemente, San Giovanni & Scala Santa. In 3.5 hours, explore iconic churches and holy sites with your private guide.
Begin at the Basilica of San Clemente, where three layers of history unfold beneath your feet, from a 12th-century church to ancient Roman houses.
Continue to the Archbasilica of San Giovanni in Laterano, Rome’s oldest papal basilica, famous for its stunning interior and historic baptistery.
End at the Scala Santa (Holy Stairs), a site of deep devotion believed to come from Pontius Pilate’s palace in Jerusalem.
With your private guide, enjoy a flexible and personal journey through Rome...
Highlights
3 hours and 45 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours and 45 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Professional licensed tour guide
Admission tickets to Basilica of San Clemente
Headsets (if needed for clarity)
Private guided tour of San Clemente, San Giovanni in Laterano & Scala Santa
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Transportation between sites
Food and drinks
Gratuities (optional)
Meeting Points
Departure
Gladiator Tours
The meeting point will be in our office located in front of the Ludus Magnus site. .
Return
Pontifical Sanctuary of the Holy Stairs
The end of the tour will be in the Pontifical Sanctuary of the Holy Stairs, P.za di San Giovanni in Laterano
Private Churches Tour San Clemente and San Giovanni & Scala Santa
(15) Reviews
Rome
About
Discover the spiritual treasures of the Eternal City on our Sacred Rome Private Tour: San Clemente, San Giovanni & Scala Santa. In 3.5 hours, explore iconic churches and holy sites with your private guide.
Begin at the Basilica of San Clemente, where three layers of history unfold beneath your feet, from a 12th-century church to ancient Roman houses.
Continue to the Archbasilica of San Giovanni in Laterano, Rome’s oldest papal basilica, famous for its stunning interior and historic baptistery.
End at the Scala Santa (Holy Stairs), a site of deep devotion believed to come from Pontius Pilate’s palace in Jerusalem.
With your private guide, enjoy a flexible and personal journey through Rome...
Highlights
3 hours and 45 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours and 45 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Professional licensed tour guide
Admission tickets to Basilica of San Clemente
Headsets (if needed for clarity)
Private guided tour of San Clemente, San Giovanni in Laterano & Scala Santa
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Transportation between sites
Food and drinks
Gratuities (optional)
Meeting Points
Departure
Gladiator Tours
The meeting point will be in our office located in front of the Ludus Magnus site. .
Return
Pontifical Sanctuary of the Holy Stairs
The end of the tour will be in the Pontifical Sanctuary of the Holy Stairs, P.za di San Giovanni in Laterano
Itinerary
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Basilica of San Clemente
The Basilica of San Clemente in Rome offers visitors a unique journey through history. The church is known for its three-tiered structure, with the current 12th-century basilica sitting above an earlier 4th-century church. Beneath that, visitors can explore a 1st-century Roman house and a Mithraic temple. The basilica is rich in medieval frescoes, mosaics, and stunning architectural details, offering a fascinating glimpse into Rome's layered past.
1 hour
2
Arcibasilica di San Giovanni in Laterano
The Basilica of San Giovanni in Laterano, one of Rome's four papal basilicas, is a major historical and religious landmark. Visitors can admire its grand architecture, including the impressive façade and the beautiful interior with its vast nave, adorned with stunning mosaics. The basilica houses the papal altar and the Holy Stairs (Scala Sancta), which are believed to have been climbed by Jesus during his trial before Pontius Pilate. The basilica also contains the tombs of several popes, making it a significant site for both art and history enthusiasts.
1 hour and 15 minutes
3
Pontifical Sanctuary of the Holy Stairs
The Scala Santa (Holy Stairs) in Rome is a sacred site for Christian pilgrims. These 28 marble steps are believed to be the very stairs that Jesus ascended during his trial before Pontius Pilate. The stairs are located next to the Basilica of San Giovanni in Laterano and are traditionally climbed on the knees by visitors as an act of devotion. The steps are enclosed in a wooden structure to protect them, and visitors can also view beautiful frescoes that adorn the walls. The Scala Santa offers a deeply spiritual experience, rich in religious history.
45 minutes
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Piazza San Giovanni in Laterano
Stroll through the square surrounding the basilica and take in the atmosphere of one of Rome’s most spiritual areas