Rome The Archbasilica of St. John in Lateran Tour with Audioguide
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Experience Highlights
Discover the history behind the Archbasilica of St. John Lateran in Rome with this audio-guided tour. Explore the oldest cathedral in the world as you listen to information about its origins, architectural style and details about its works. Plus, enter the cloister to see the columns that decorate it.
- Get to know the Archbasilica of St. John Lateran at your own pace with an informative audio guide .
- Delve into the architecture and art of the first papal cathedral.
- Walk through the cloister with columns made by the best marble workers of the time.
What’s included
- Audioguided tour of the Archbasilica of St. John Lateran in Rome
- Audio guide to the cloister and basilica
- Entrance to the Archbasilica
- Guided tour of the Basilica of San Giovanni in Laterano and the Cloister
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Plan to arrive at least 10 minutes before your start time to ensure everything runs smoothly
Step by Step
Discover the first church to be built in Rome with this audio-guided tour of the Archbasilica of St. John Lateran. This papal cathedral, considered the oldest in the world, is an architectural and artistic treasure whose origins date back to the 4th century.
With this experience, you will have the opportunity to explore at your own pace while listening to relevant information about the history and style of this iconic landmark. As you enter the Archbasilica of St. John Lateran, you will see an extensively decorated interior. See the frescoes on the ceiling and the mosaics on the floor, as well as the statues that decorate the floor.
You will also enter the Romanesque and Gothic style cloister, surrounded by marble columns made by the best sculptors of the time. With the audio guide, you can delve into every detail and discover the cultural and religious importance of this sacred site.