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Rome: Private Guided Tour of Caravaggio and Baroque Masterpieces

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3-hour guided tour of Baroque Rome: discover Caravaggio’s masterpieces and the artistic wonders that shaped the Eternal City’s history.

Key Information

Duration of the trip

3 hours

Live tour guide

Expert art history Guide, available in English, Italian

Skip the Line

Priority skip-the-line access

Highlighted

  • Follow Caravaggio’s life in Rome with an expert guide, visiting the places where the painter lived and left some of his most powerful works.
  • Discover the fascinating history of Caravaggio with a private tour, from commissions by powerful cardinals to his revolutionary style.
  • Admire the finest expressions of Roman Baroque art, created by artists such as Bernini and Borromini.
  • Explore Rome’s Baroque masterpieces with a guide, from the Fountain of the Four Rivers to Sant’Agnese, amid urban scenery and papal art.

Includes

  • Official guide specialized in art history.
  • Exclusive private tour.
  • Skip-the-line priority access to monuments housing Caravaggio’s masterpieces and Baroque artistic wonders.
  • Headset set included (for groups larger than 8 people) to easily follow the guide’s commentary while enjoying the tour and taking photos in total comfort.
  • Food and drinks excluded
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off not included

Useful Information

  • A valid passport or ID card is required.
  • We recommend comfortable, casual clothing. Please note that a dress code applies for entry into places of worship: shoulders and knees must be covered, otherwise entry may be denied.
  • A minimum of 2 participants is required per booking.
  • Please arrive 10-15 minutes early to meet your guide
  • The itinerary may be subject to changes based on availability or extraordinary events.
  • The order of visits may vary.
  • Museum and archaeological site authorities or the Ministry of Cultural Heritage may impose full or partial closures without prior notice. When timely communication is available, we will propose alternatives; however, if closures are sudden and beyond our control, alternatives or refunds cannot be guaranteed.
  • You can find the meeting point here.

Full Description

This artistic tour of Rome begins at Piazza del Popolo, the city’s vibrant heart, where you’ll admire Caravaggio’s masterpieces inside the Basilica of Santa Maria del Popolo. Here, The Crucifixion of Saint Peter and The Conversion of Saint Paul reveal the master’s incredible skill in the play of light and shadow. The Basilica is a true treasure trove of art, a must-see for anyone interested in Caravaggio’s world....

The tour continues towards Palazzo Madama, seat of the Italian Senate, and Palazzo Giustiniani, two historical landmarks of Renaissance and Baroque Rome.
Along the way, your expert guide will share intriguing stories about Caravaggio’s turbulent life and fascinating insights into Baroque architecture, including the famous Palazzo Montecitorio.

Next, you’ll visit the Church of San Luigi dei Francesi to admire extraordinary works like The Calling of Saint Matthew and Saint Matthew and the Angel, followed by Sant’Agostino, where you’ll see Madonna of the Pilgrims.
We’ll also pass by the majestic Pantheon, an ancient temple turned church and resting place of Italy’s kings, with captivating tales of its long history.

The tour concludes at Piazza Navona, the cradle of Roman Baroque, where you can admire Bernini’s Fountain of the Four Rivers and the spectacular façade of the Church of Sant’Agnese in Agone, designed by Borromini. A perfect finale for a full immersion into the art and history that make Rome unique.

Get ready for an exciting journey through the art, history, and legends that only Rome can offer.

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