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Rome St John Lateran & Holy Steps Catholic Tour 1 hr

TourTruth score 6.2 out of 10

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24 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • Rome, Italy
  • 1 hr
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Explore St John Lateran and the Holy Steps with an expert Catholic guide on a 60-minute pilgrimage through Rome’s sacred history.

About this tour

Step into the spiritual heart of Rome on a guided visit to St John Lateran, the city’s cathedral and the highest-ranking church in the Catholic world. In 60 minutes, an expert Catholic guide brings the basilica’s sacred history to life as you encounter reliquaries associated with the heads of Saints Peter and Paul and a fragment of the table traditionally linked to the Last Supper.

Continue to the Holy Steps, traditionally brought from Pontius Pilate’s praetorium in Jerusalem. You’ll also glimpse the Sancta Sanctorum, home to a revered image of Christ said to have been begun by St Luke and completed by angels. This compact pilgrimage pairs remarkable relics with the stories and traditions that have drawn visitors here for centuries. Rome St John Lateran & Holy Steps Catholic Tour offers a meaningful way to explore two important sites with a knowledgeable guide.

Meet in the basilica porch, to the left beside the statue of Constantine, and download WhatsApp for real-time communication if needed. Book your visit to discover the history and devotion behind these remarkable places.

Highlights

  • Explore St John Lateran, the Cathedral of Rome
  • Venerate relics associated with Saints Peter and Paul
  • Visit the Holy Steps, traditionally brought from Jerusalem
  • Hear the sacred history from an expert Catholic guide

What's included

Included

  • Expert Catholic guide
  • All fees and taxes

Not included

  • Guide gratuity
  • Transport to or from the tour

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Important information

  • Meet in the basilica porch, on the left beside the statue of Constantine
  • Download WhatsApp to communicate with the guide about any issues
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation is available nearby
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  • Holy Steps are not wheelchair accessible; the main Basilica of St John Lateran is wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, pregnant travelers, or travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 4.42 from 24 reviews. 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.

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  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 6.2.

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