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Private Baroque Tour: Discover Bernini & Caravaggio’s Best Works

Rome, Italy
  • 3 hours (approx.)
  • Group discounts
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

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Overview

Most first visits to Rome center on its ancient ruins, leaving the city’s Baroque churches and their art easy to overlook. Your private guide follows the trail of Bernini and Caravaggio through churches such as Sant’Ignazio and San Luigi dei Francesi, pointing out the artwork and architecture of the period. Choose a morning or afternoon start, with an itinerary that can flex around your interests.
  • Follow the trail of Bernini and Caravaggio through Rome’s churches
  • See the painted dome illusion inside the Church of Sant’Ignazio
  • Learn about works by Michelangelo and Raphael along the way
  • Choose a morning or afternoon start on a private tour for your group

What's Included

  • Professional guide for 3 hours
  • Private tour
  • Gratuities
  • Entrance fees (if requested)
  • Food and drinks

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • Piazza di Spagna, 00187 Roma RM, Italy

    Outside the Spanish Embassy (near the column by the Spanish Steps) Piazza di Spagna, 00187 Roma, Italy

End point

  • Piazza Navona, 00186 Roma RM, Italy

Itinerary

Meet your private guide near the Spanish Embassy, close to the Spanish Steps, at your chosen morning or afternoon start time.

Walk through central Rome on the trail of Bernini and Caravaggio, two leading figures of the Baroque period, with works by Renaissance artists Michelangelo and Raphael along the way.

Start at the 17th-century Church of Sant’Andrea delle Fratte, home to two angels sculpted by Bernini. Continue to Sant’Ignazio, where a painted ceiling creates the illusion of a dome, then step inside Santa Maria sopra Minerva to see its art and architecture.

At the Basilica of Sant’Agostino, see works by Caravaggio, Raphael, and Sansovino. Near Piazza Navona, the Church of San Luigi dei Francesi holds more paintings by Caravaggio. At each church, your guide explains how Baroque art shaped the look of the city.

The tour ends at a point in central Rome that’s convenient for your group and guide.
1

Spanish Steps

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

2

Trevi Fountain

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

3

Chiesa di Sant'Ignazio di Loyola

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

4

Piazza Sant'Ignazio

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

5

Chiesa Di Santa Maria Sopra Minerva

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

6

Church of St. Louis of the French

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

7

Piazza Navona

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Most travelers can participate
  • 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
  • Please note: Churches are holy places and as such, they can decide to close without any notice. We are not responsible for unexpected closing days / times. In case any of the places is closed, will be replaced with similar highlights
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 3 days in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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