Rome The Archbasilica of St. John in Lateran Tickets

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Experience Highlights

Get your tickets for the Archbasilica of St. John Lateran in Rome with digital audio guide and discover the oldest church in Christendom, consecrated in 324 AD by Emperor Constantine.

Admire the grandeur of this papal basilica, known as the "mother and head of all the churches in the world", as the multilingual audio guide reveals its history, secrets and treasures.

Complete the experience with a visit to the Romanesque and Gothic Cloister, where marble columns decorated with inlaid mosaics will transport you to the spiritual heart of Rome.

  • Book your ticketsnow with digital audio guide included.
  • Explore the oldest basilica of Christianityat your own pace.
  • Admire the medieval Cloister and its unique marble art.

What’s included

  • Entrance to the Archbasilica of St John Lateran in Rome.
  • Multilingual digital audioguide (Basilica and Cloister)
  • Headphones or mobile device
  • Face-to-face guided tour

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Keep in mind you need to arrive 10 minutes before start

Step by Step

To visit the Archbasilica of St. John Lateran is to enter the origins of Christianity. Built by order of Emperor Constantine and consecrated in 324 AD, it was the first basilica in Rome and is still the Pope's official cathedral. With this ticket with digital audio guide, you can tour it at your own pace, without the need for an on-site guide.

The audio guide will accompany you through the main nave, the chapels and the papal altar, revealing interesting facts about the Byzantine mosaics, the Baroque frescoes and the monumental architecture that blends styles from different periods. You will discover why St. John Lateran is known as the mater et caput of all the churches in the world.

From the basilica you will enter the Romanesque and Gothic Cloister, an architectural jewel from the 13th and 14th centuries with richly decorated marble columns and Latin inscriptions that tell centuries of history. It is a haven of peace in the heart of Rome, ideal for a moment of contemplation between art and spirituality.

When you buy your ticket, you will also receive access codes to download the Vatican&Rome app, from which you can listen to the audio guide in several languages and enjoy a complete experience from your own device. If you need it, the help desk at the Lateran Palace is available to assist you during your visit.

A perfect visit for those who are short on time but don't want to miss out on one of the most important monuments in the Christian world.

Reviews

4.6
· 391 Reviews
  • M
    M.
    4
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    Beautiful place, totally worth paying for the audio guide as there is a lot to learn.
  • H
    H.
    5
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    I had been to Rome before and had never been here, let alone known all the history behind it. It's very interesting.
  • B
    B.
    5
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    This ticket takes into account several accesses and saves you a lot of time and worry! My only recommendation is to check the timetables beforehand.
  • L
    L.
    5
    (0 Reviews)
    Beautiful basilica and the audio guide was spectacular. I went with my girlfriend and her mother and we had a great time.
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