Bernini and Caravaggio Private Baroque Walking Tour
Rome, Italy
3 hours (Approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English and 6 more
Overview
Take a tour of baroque Rome with your own private guide, and enjoy a flexible itinerary for your sole group of up to eight people. On the trail of esteemed Italian artists such as Bernini and Caravaggio, you’ll explore the churches of the capital to discover artwork and architectural features that hail from the baroque period. Two start times are available when you book.
- 3-hour private tour of baroque Rome
- Learn about Caravaggio, Bernini, Michelangelo, and Raphael
- See Bernini’s angels at the Church of St. Andrew of the Fratte
- Admire an optical illusion of a dome inside the Church of St. Ignatius
- Visit Piazza Navona and the Church of St. Luis of the French
- Enjoy a tour with an attentive guide, just for your sole group
What's Included
Professional guide for 3 hours
Private tour
Gratuities
Entrance fees (if requested)
Food and drinks
Departure & Return
What To Expect
Choose a 9am or 2:30pm start time, then meet your private guide by the Spanish Embassy, close to the iconic Spanish Steps.
On your 3-hour tour, you’ll stroll with your guide around the city on the trail of Bernini, Caravaggio, Michelangelo, and Raphael — some of the masters of Italy’s Renaissance and baroque periods.
Visit the 17th-century Church of St. Andrew of the Fratte to gaze at its Bernini-sculpted angels, then check out the painted optical illusion of a dome at the Church of St. Ignatius. Step inside the Church of St. Mary over Minerva to admire its art and architecture, and take in acclaimed pieces of artwork by Caravaggio, Sansovino, and Raphael at the Church of St. Agostino.
More Caravaggio treasures await in Piazza Navona at the Church of St. Luis of the French. As you take in the highlights of each place of worship, you’ll learn about the wealth of baroque artwork that can be found around the capital.
After roughly three hours, your tour ends in central Rome at a place that's convenient for both your guide and group.
On your 3-hour tour, you’ll stroll with your guide around the city on the trail of Bernini, Caravaggio, Michelangelo, and Raphael — some of the masters of Italy’s Renaissance and baroque periods.
Visit the 17th-century Church of St. Andrew of the Fratte to gaze at its Bernini-sculpted angels, then check out the painted optical illusion of a dome at the Church of St. Ignatius. Step inside the Church of St. Mary over Minerva to admire its art and architecture, and take in acclaimed pieces of artwork by Caravaggio, Sansovino, and Raphael at the Church of St. Agostino.
More Caravaggio treasures await in Piazza Navona at the Church of St. Luis of the French. As you take in the highlights of each place of worship, you’ll learn about the wealth of baroque artwork that can be found around the capital.
After roughly three hours, your tour ends in central Rome at a place that's convenient for both your guide and group.
Itinerary
You will meet your private guide in front of the Spanish Embassy by the Spanish Steps at your chosen time. During the 3-hour tour you will be accompanied by your private guide, following the footsteps of Michelangelo, Caravaggio, Bernini and Raphael.
Duration: 20 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
The guide will take you to the Basilica di Sant'Andrea delle Fratte. This church is located in the heart of the Rione Colonna
Duration: 20 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
Your tour will proceed to the St. Ignatius Church where you will discover its fake perspective dome
Duration: 20 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
You will now proceed to St. Ignatius church. Your private guide will take you to St.Ignatius Square located in front of the omonimus church
Duration: 20 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
Your tour will proceed to Santa Maria Sopra Minerva. This church is one of the few gothic examples you can see in the city of Rome
Duration: 20 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
Not far from Piazza Navona you will discover the Church of St. Louis of the French located in the same name square
Duration: 20 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
The forst stop of your tour is the basilica di Sant'Agostino in Campo Marzio. Your private guide will show you this church biult during the XIV century
Duration: 20 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
Few minutes walking and you are arrived in Piazza Navona, one of the most famous square in Rome with the Bernini's fountain of the four rivers
Duration: 20 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
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Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
- A moderate amount of walking is involved, not suitable for those with limited mobility
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Please note: Your driver can pick you up in your central located hotel in Rome with an extra price. Please just inform us in order to arrange and provide all the informarion
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Cancellation policy
If you cancel at least 4 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.Learn more about cancellations.
