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Rome San Giovanni Cathedral, Holy Stairs and Holy Cross Church Tour 2 hr

TourTruth score 7.1 out of 10

AverageTop 48% in Rome

1 review · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • Rome, Italy
  • 2 hrs
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Explore San Giovanni Cathedral, the Holy Stairs, and the Basilica of the Holy Cross on a private, guided 2-hour walk in Rome.

About this tour

Discover a quieter side of Rome on a private walking tour through three remarkable religious landmarks. With a local Blue Badge Guide, explore San Giovanni Cathedral, described as the city’s oldest church, then continue to the Holy Stairs and the Basilica of the Holy Cross.

This 120-minute experience brings together historic sites and hidden gems at a comfortable walking pace. Meet your guide by the obelisk in Piazza San Giovanni and follow a route focused on the cathedral and its nearby landmarks. The tour is wheelchair accessible, and infants and small children can travel in a pram or stroller. Public transportation options are available nearby.

See these storied places with a private guide who can bring the visit to life. Book your Rome San Giovanni Cathedral tour and discover a distinctive corner of the city.

Highlights

  • Discover San Giovanni Cathedral, described as Rome’s oldest church
  • Visit the Holy Stairs and the Basilica of the Holy Cross
  • Explore hidden gems on a private walking tour with a Blue Badge Guide

What's included

Included

  • Private walking tour
  • Blue Badge Guide
  • Private local guide

Not included

  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

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Important information

  • Wheelchair accessible; all areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Meet your guide by the obelisk in Piazza San Giovanni; look for a sign with your name

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 5.00 from 1 review. We place that rating among all Viator ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.

How the score works and rating distribution in Rome
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  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 7.1. Top 48% in Rome means it ranks in the top 48% of tours in Rome by this score.

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