Rome: Saints, Heretics & the Inquisition Small Group Walking Tour

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Duration3h - 4h
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LanguagesGerman, English, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 5 travelers

Overview

What exactly can you expect from this tour?
Immerse yourself in the Rome of wonders, saints, and the Roman Inquisition. Experience the contrast between the veneration of exemplary saints and the secular side of the former Papal States.

Highlights:

You will visit the Church of San Giovanni dei Fiorentini, the last resting place of Master Borromini.

After that follows the famous Campo de'Fiori. A former field of flowers, transformed into a place of execution.

Then "Sant'Andrea della Valle" will enchant you with the Barberini chapel.

Then you will visit "Piazza Navona", with the fountain "Fontana dei Quattro Fiumi", by Bernini, and the church "Sant'Agnese in Agone", designed by Borromini.

Afterward, we visit the church "Santa Maria delle Anima" with its colourfulness and "San Luigi dei Francesi", with the paintings of Caravaggio and Guido Reni.

Finally, you will reach the highlight of the tour, the "Pantheon" and you will also discover the seat of the Roman Inquisition.

Options

Saints & Heretics & Inq EN

English tour: Book this tour in English. Maximum group size: 5 people.

Saints & Heretics & Inq DE

Deutsche Führung: Buchen Sie diese Tour auf Deutsch. Maximale Gruppengröße: 5 Personen.

Saints & Heretics & Inq ES

Tour en español: Reserva esta visita en español. Número máximo de personas por grupo: 5.

What's included

  • Entrance fee
  • Tour Guide

What to expect

  1. Basilica di San Giovanni Battista dei Fiorentini
    20m
    Resting place of Master Borromini who designed the altar. A church build to display the artstyle of Florence.
  2. 20m
    Church containing the relics of Saint Neri and has one of the best barock desings.
  3. Campo De' Fiori
    20m
    A former field of flowers, which was transformed into a place for executions.
  4. 20m
    This is one of the biggest churches in the city with the famous Barberini chapel.
  5. Piazza Navona
    20m
    Built on top of the stadium of the Emperor Domitian, with the fountain "Fontana dei Quattro Fiumi", by Bernini, and the church "Sant'Agnese in Agone", designed by Borromini.
  6. Chiesa di Sant'Agnese in Agone
    20m
    Designed by Borromini and build for Pope Innocent X. The Relics of Saint Agnes are kept here.
  7. Chiesa di Santa Maria dell'Anima
    20m
    Church with most impressive paintings and vivid colors.
  8. Church of St. Louis of the French
    20m
    Church containing three masterpieces from Caravaggio and one from Guido Reni.
  9. Pantheon
    30m
    One of the most iconic antique buildings, now transformed into a church. We do not enter the Pantheon.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

On the side of Castel Sant'Angelo. Look for the angel with the lance at the begining of the bridge. Please arrive 15 minutes early for check-in.

End point

On the side of Castel Sant'Angelo. Look for the angel with the lance at the begining of the bridge. Please arrive 15 minutes early for check-in.

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • To enter the Churches, shoulders, back and knees have to be covered.
  • This is a walking tour

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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