Christian Rome: Churches off the beaten track - private tour

Rome, Italy
Duration3h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesGerman, Russian, English, French, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
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Overview

Your guide will lead you through Rome's historic center, where the many layers of the city's history sit side-by-side and where literally hundreds of churches are to be found. You will visit five of these and discover the architectural and art styles as they have changed over the centuries.
San Luigi dei Francesi, San Pietro in Vincoli, Sant'Ignazio, Santa Maria sopra Minerva and Santa Maria degli Angeli are churches not listed in the usual touristic itineraries, even if are considered some of the gems of Rome.

What's included

  • Transportation at disposal by deluxe vehicle and English speaking driver
  • Admittance to the Churches listed in the itinerary
  • Professional tour guide
  • Gratuities

What to expect

  1. Church of St. Louis of the French
    20m · Admission ticket included
    The Church of San Luigi dei Francesi (Church of St. Louis of the French) stands right between the Pantheon and Piazza Navona. There you can admire three Caravaggio paintings.
  2. San Pietro in Vincoli
    20m · Admission ticket included
    The legend said that St. Peter was jailed twice in Rome before his martyrdom. This church still houses his chains. Also, here you can admire Michelangelo's Moses.
  3. Chiesa di Sant'Ignazio di Loyola
    20m · Admission ticket included
    The church was built by the Jesuit architect Orazio Grassi in 1626- Note the exits into ‘the wings’ at the northern end and how the undulating surfaces create the illusion of a larger space.
  4. Basilica di Santa Maria degli Angeli e dei Martiri
    20m · Admission ticket included
    The Basilica of Saint Mary of the Angels and Martyrs at the Diocletian Baths is the last great architectural project from the genius of Michelangelo. It is a monument to history, to faith, to art and to science.
  5. Chiesa Di Santa Maria Sopra Minerva
    20m · Admission ticket included
    In the area currently occupied by the Basilica of Saint Mary of Minerva and by the former ex-convent, stood three temples dedicated to Minerva, Isis and Serapis.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Please provide your hotel accommodation at the moment of the reservation

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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