Rome Caravaggio and Baroque Masterpieces Private Guided Tour

Rome, Italy

3 hours (approx.)
Group discounts
Offered in: English

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Overview

Follow in the footsteps of one of Rome’s most renowned former residents—and discover a number of his masterpieces—on this private, Caravaggio-themed tour. Led by a trained art historian, this tour includes a stop at the baroque painter’s former residence plus glimpses of some of his striking canvases. Marvel at "The Crucifixion of St. Peter", "The Conversion of St. Paul", "The Calling of St. Matthew", and more as you learn about Caravaggio’s life and spot some of Rome’s other highlight attractions.

A private tour makes for a personal way to navigate bustling Rome
Learn about Caravaggio’s life and works from your art historian guide
Choose from convenient morning or afternoon departure times
Spot some of Rome’s major landmarks as you explore

What's Included

Professional art historian guide
Private tour

Food and drinks
Gratuities
Any other option not mentioned
Pickup and Drop-off
Pantheon entry tickets

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Piazza del Popolo, Roma RM, Italy
The meeting point is at Piazza del Popolo, next to the obelisk in the middle of the square. Your tour guide will have a signboard reporting your name.

End point

Piazza di Monte Citorio, 00186 Roma RM, Italy

Itinerary

Chiesa di Santa Maria del Popolo

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Mausoleo di Augusto (Pass By)

Church of St. Louis of the French

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Piazza Navona

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Palazzo Giustiniani (Pass By)

Pantheon

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Chiesa di Sant'Ignazio di Loyola (Pass By)

Palazzo di Montecitorio

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 1 day of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability
Not wheelchair accessible
Pushchair accessible
Near public transportation
Most travellers can participate

Dress code is smart casual. In churches knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women.
The order in which the sites are visited during the tour can vary
Every refund request MUST be done within and not later than 48 hours from the day of the tour
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

Reviews

5.0

based on 5 reviews

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Emilio is the absolute best tour guide in Rome

J_W, Sept 2025

Emiglio is an extraordinary guide! His passion for Caravaggio and deep knowledge of Roman art and history made our private tour unforgettable. We visited three churches to see Caravaggio’s works up close, and he even surprised us with a visit to Rome’s first public library, where we got to see a 16th-century book. Truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience—grazie mille, Emiglio!

Response from Host, Sept 2025

Dear Guest, thank you so much for your wonderful words! We are delighted to hear that your private tour with Emiglio was such a memorable experience. His passion for Caravaggio and Roman history truly makes every visit unique, and we’re glad you enjoyed the special surprise at Rome’s first public library. We’ll be sure to share your kind feedback with Emiglio—he’ll be thrilled to know he helped create such lasting memories. We hope to welcome you back soon for another unforgettable journey through Rome! Kind regards, Tour in The City

Perfecto

Katie_G, Jun 2025

Fantastic guide, Emilio. Private tour is the way to go - so much better than the group tour. Allowed flexibility and deeper insights.

Response from Host, Jun 2025

Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed your private tour with Emilio — he’s truly passionate about sharing Rome’s history with depth and enthusiasm. We completely agree: a private experience allows for more flexibility and meaningful interaction. We hope to welcome you again soon for another unforgettable journey through Rome!

Of course Martin was so...

Sophia_G, May 2025

Of course Martin was so knowledgeable about Caravaggio, but I was so pleased that he was able to talk about so much of Roman and European art and history. We had such an enjoyable afternoon under his guidance.

Response from Host, May 2025

Thank you so much for your kind words! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the afternoon with Martin and appreciated his deep knowledge of Caravaggio, as well as Roman and European art and history. This wonderful experience was organized by the travel agency Tour In The City, and we're so glad it left a memorable impression!

Excellent Tour

Maida_S, Dec 2024

This is excellent historical tour to do and it is a must to do in Roma. Our guide on this tour had a knowledgeable history of art and Italy.

Response from Host, Dec 2024

Dear Customer, thank you for your excellent review. We are happy you have appreciated our efforts to give the best possible service. Every review has absolute value and is our lifeblood to work and provide the best of ourselves. We are certainly not perfect, but we always do our best to ensure a wonderful experience for all our customers. Thanks again from all our staff and we hope to have you as our customer again soon. Best regards Stefano