In the Footsteps of Caravaggio Private Tour with Hotel Pick-up and Drop-off
Rome, Italy
3 hours (Approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English and 4 more
Overview
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Trace the dramatic life and visual legacy of Caravaggio on a private art tour in Rome. Visit beautiful churches to admire the painter’s original works while an expert guide shares scandalous details of his life and how he shaped the Baroque movement. Geared towards art enthusiasts, it's a great way to delve deeper into one of Rome's most influential and enigmatic masters.
- Learn little-known facts about Caravaggio's life and work
- Visit some of Rome's most beautiful and intimate churches along the way
- Private guide for a more personalized experience
- Includes convenient pickup and drop-off at your Rome hotel
What's Included
Professional Blue Badge Guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off via Uber/Taxi (within the Aurelian Walls)
Private Walking Tour
Food and drinks
Transportation between sites (optional)
Departure & Return
What To Expect
Itinerary
The church is hemmed in between the Pincian Hill and Porta del Popolo, one of the gates in the Aurelian Wall as well as the starting point of Via Flaminia, the most important route from the north. Its location made the basilica the first church for the majority of travellers entering the city. The church contains works by several famous artists, such as Raphael, Gian Lorenzo Bernini, Caravaggio
Duration: 45 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
The church is dedicated to the Virgin Mary, to St. Denis the Areopagite and St. Louis IX, king of France. The church was designed by Giacomo della Porta and built by Domenico Fontana between 1518 and 1589, and completed through the personal intervention of Catherine de' Medici, who donated to it some property in the area. It is the national church in Rome of France.
Duration: 45 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
Sant'Agostino is a Roman Catholic church in the piazza of the same name near Piazza Navona, in the rione Sant'Eustachio, of Rome, Italy. It is one of the first Roman churches built during the Renaissance. Adjacent to the church is the Biblioteca Angelica, a library founded in 1605.
Duration: 45 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- 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
- No entrance tickets are required for the suggested sites on this tour
- Some sites are subject to opening hours during special ceremonies.
- This tour requires a fair amount of walking, which can be reduced with taxis at your option (fare is not included in tour price)
- Stroller accessible
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 9 travelers
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience. Learn more about cancellations.
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