Private Churches Tour San Clemente and San Giovanni & Scala Santa
Overview
Discover the spiritual treasures of the Eternal City on our Sacred Rome Private Tour: San Clemente, San Giovanni & Scala Santa. In 3.5 hours, explore iconic churches and holy sites with your private guide.
Begin at the Basilica of San Clemente, where three layers of history unfold beneath your feet, from a 12th-century church to ancient Roman houses.
Continue to the Archbasilica of San Giovanni in Laterano, Rome’s oldest papal basilica, famous for its stunning interior and historic baptistery.
End at the Scala Santa (Holy Stairs), a site of deep devotion believed to come from Pontius Pilate’s palace in Jerusalem.
With your private guide, enjoy a flexible and personal journey through Rome’s sacred past.
✨ Book now to experience history, faith, and art on this unique Sacred Rome Private Tour.
What's Included
- Admission tickets to Basilica of San Clemente
- Headsets (if needed for clarity)
- Private guided tour of San Clemente, San Giovanni in Laterano & Scala Santa
- Professional licensed tour guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transportation between sites
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities (optional)
Meeting Location
Via di San Giovanni in Laterano
14, 00184 Roma RM, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Piazza di S. Giovanni in Laterano
14, 00185 Roma RM, Italy
The end of the tour will be in the Pontifical Sanctuary of the Holy Stairs, P.za di San Giovanni in Laterano
What To Expect
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Basilica of San Clemente
1 hour Admission Ticket Included
Arcibasilica di San Giovanni in Laterano
1 hour 15 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Pontifical Sanctuary of the Holy Stairs
45 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Piazza San Giovanni in Laterano
30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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- Admission tickets to Basilica of San Clemente.
- Headsets (if needed for clarity).
- Private guided tour of San Clemente, San Giovanni in Laterano & Scala Santa.
- Professional licensed tour guide.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- Transportation between sites.
- Food and drinks.
- Gratuities (optional).
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Private Churches Tour San Clemente and San Giovanni & Scala Santa is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Private Churches Tour San Clemente and San Giovanni & Scala Santa will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
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Oct 2026What's Included
- Admission tickets to Basilica of San Clemente
- Headsets (if needed for clarity)
- Private guided tour of San Clemente, San Giovanni in Laterano & Scala Santa
- Professional licensed tour guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transportation between sites
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities (optional)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
