Historic Rome Walking Tour: Basilica de San Clemente, Lateran, Scala Sancta & More

Day 1: Historical Rome Day

Rome, Italy on May 9, 2025

8:00am

Breakfast at Pasticceria Regoli

Enjoy a traditional Roman breakfast featuring freshly baked cornetti and strong espresso at this beloved local bakery open from 7:00 AM.
EUR7, 0h45m

9:00am

Start at Via Cirella 6

Begin your day exploring the charming neighborhood near Via Cirella 6 to get a feel for local Roman life before heading to the next historic sites.
Free, 0h30m

9:30am

Basilica de San Clemente

Explore this fascinating layered historical site, with a 12th-century basilica built over a 4th-century church and ancient Roman buildings beneath. A must-see for archaeology and history lovers. Open 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM.
EUR15, 1h

10:45am

Walk to Basilica Giovanni de Lateran

Take a short 10-minute walk to the Cathedral of Rome, the Pope’s official ecclesiastical seat and one of the city’s most important churches.
Free, 0h15m

11:00am

Visit Basilica Giovanni de Lateran

Experience the grandeur of the oldest public church in Rome, noted for its beautiful baroque interior and significant religious history. Open 7:00 AM - 6:45 PM.
Free, 1h

12:00pm

Lunch at Hostaria Antica Roma

Savor authentic Roman cuisine in a cozy setting close to Lateran. Known for classic pasta dishes like cacio e pepe and amatriciana. Open 12:00 PM - 3:30 PM.
EUR25, 1h

1:00pm

Visit Via Del Cottolengo 19

Spend time exploring this address which houses important religious and charitable institutions; check for scheduled activities or exhibitions between 1:00 PM and 7:00 PM.
Free, 1h

2:30pm

Scala Sancta (Holy Stairs)

Climb the revered Holy Stairs reputedly brought from Jerusalem, adjacent to the Lateran complex; a popular pilgrimage site with a deeply spiritual atmosphere. Open 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM.
EUR3, 0h45m

3:30pm

Visit Sancta Sanctorum and Archbasilica Museum

Explore the nearby Sancta Sanctorum chapel and the museum to see exquisite religious art and relics, enriching the history experienced throughout the day.
EUR5, 1h

5:00pm

Coffee break at Caffè Propaganda

Relax with an Italian coffee and a light snack at this stylish café near the Colosseum, open until 7:00 PM.
EUR10, 0h30m

6:00pm

Evening stroll to Colosseum and Roman Forum

Enjoy an early evening walk around the iconic Colosseum and Roman Forum area to admire the illuminated landmarks and soak in Roman history by twilight.
Free, 1h

7:00pm

Dinner at Trattoria Luzzi

End the day with hearty Roman dishes like saltimbocca and carbonara at this popular, budget-friendly trattoria near the Colosseum open until 11:00 PM.
EUR30, 1h30m
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