Discovering Another Rome: San Giovanni in Laterano Virtual Walking Tour
Join us for a fascinating virtual walking tour through one of the most important and historic areas of Rome: the Lateran district.
Our journey begins at the magnificent Basilica of San Giovanni in Laterano, the oldest and highest-ranking of Rome’s four major papal basilicas. Often called the “Mother and Head of all the churches in the city and the world,” it was the official residence of the popes for centuries, long before the Vatican became the center of papal life.
Our walk will continue through the historic Lateran complex, where emperors, popes, pilgrims, and artists have left their mark. We will admire the ancient Egyptian obelisk standing in the square, one of the tallest and oldest obelisks in Rome, and uncover the stories hidden behind the surrounding palaces and monuments.
We will then reach the Scala Santa, or Holy Stairs, one of Rome’s most sacred pilgrimage sites. According to Christian tradition, these twenty-eight marble steps once led to the palace of Pontius Pilate in Jerusalem and were climbed by Jesus before his trial.
At the top of the staircase lies the Sancta Sanctorum, the former private chapel of the popes, once considered one of the holiest places in medieval Rome. We will discover its mysterious history, precious decorations, sacred images, and the meaning behind the ancient inscription declaring that no place in the world is more holy.
Come with us to explore a part of Rome filled with beauty, devotion, legends, and more than seventeen centuries of history.
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Time zones examples:
- Rome Time: 05.00 pm
- London Time: 04.00 pm
- Los Angeles Time: 08.00 am
The tour will last approximately 1 hour. At the end of the tour you will be given the chance to interact and make questions just like a live tour. The tour takes place in English!
ℹ️ How much does the virtual tour cost?
Our virtual tours are tip-based and not free, they rely entirely on contributions from participants. This means we do not impose a fixed ticket price to join. Every participant is welcome to take part in the tour and decide how much to contribute based on their satisfaction and personal budget.
❗Please note❗: To ensure the sustainability of the project, we regularly monitor the donations received, based on participation in previous tours, and, if necessary, we may apply participation limits or suspend accounts.This is essential to maintain the quality of our tours, ensure fairness, and continue rewarding the valuable work of our guides. You can leave a tip here:
How to Join:
The tour will be hosted on Zoom. To register, you are required to enter your full name (first and last name). After the registration, you will receive via email a personal link to access the virtual event. To protect your privacy, your camera will be disabled during the event.