Caravaggio Rome Tour: With Exclusive Access to Top Restoration Lab
Rome, Italy
2 hours 30 minutes (Approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English and 4 more
Overview
Join this Caravaggio Rome tour for exclusive-access to an art restoration lab. In the lab, you'll enjoy a relaxed aperitif with the master-artisans who have restored Caravaggio's masterpieces. On your way, you'll visit the churches which house Caravaggio's most moving artworks in Rome — including 'Madonna of Loreto', which the team restored.
Discover the secrets of the tricky business of art restoration in this all-female, art restoration lab. They hold the honor of being one of two labs in the entire world who have restored three Caravaggio paintings. Hear their story of the public restoration of Caravaggio's 'Madonna of Loreto' in the church of Sant' Agostino. You'll see the master artisans in action, restoring some of the current 16th century paintings in their workshop.
Before the lab, you'll visit the church of Sant' Agostino and see the 'Madonna of Loreto', one of the Caravaggio's the lab restored. Then, you'll visit the masterful St. Matthew series at San Luigi dei Francesi.
Discover the secrets of the tricky business of art restoration in this all-female, art restoration lab. They hold the honor of being one of two labs in the entire world who have restored three Caravaggio paintings. Hear their story of the public restoration of Caravaggio's 'Madonna of Loreto' in the church of Sant' Agostino. You'll see the master artisans in action, restoring some of the current 16th century paintings in their workshop.
Before the lab, you'll visit the church of Sant' Agostino and see the 'Madonna of Loreto', one of the Caravaggio's the lab restored. Then, you'll visit the masterful St. Matthew series at San Luigi dei Francesi.
What's Included
Exclusive, behind-the-scenes access to top art restoration lab
Full tour from an expert guide
A complimentary aperitif
Gratuities
Hotel pick-up and return
Departure & Return
What To Expect
Itinerary
Stand before Caravaggio's amazing painting of St Mary of the pilgrims, most loved by Romans and most admired by visitors. This painting has been restored by the restorers of the lab we visit at the end of the tour
Duration: 45 minutes
Admission Ticket Included
Experience the compelling drama of Caravaggio’s series from the life of St. Matthew. Watch age, youth, poetry and pity, dance together in these moving works.
Duration: 45 minutes
Admission Ticket Included
Enjoy VIP access to an art restoration lab and discover the secrets of the tricky business of art restoration. Meet the master artisan/scientists who’ve restored 3 Caravaggio paintings. Enjoy a complimentary aperitif at the tour’s close.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
The Pantheon is the world’s best-preserved Roman Temple; a wholly unique monument, then and now.
Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Cancellation policy
All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties. Learn more about cancellations.
