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Private tourOnly your group will participate
Overview
Intended for Baroque art enthusiasts, this 3 hours tour will show you a number of interesting sights by following the footsteps of Caravaggio. You will relish in the dramatic contrast of light and dark, good and evil – both in Caravaggio's art and in his tormented life.
Accompanied by your expert, entertaining guide you will discover all the places where the artist lived, worked and most of all, you will visit places where his masterpieces are housed in Rome: the Basilica of Santa Maria del Popolo, the Basilica of St Augustine, and the Church of St. Louis of the French.
What's included
Official Private Tour Guide
Tranfers
What to expect
Church of St. Louis of the French
45m
The church is dedicated to the Virgin Mary, to St. Denis the Areopagite and St. Louis IX, king of France. The church was designed by Giacomo della Porta and built by Domenico Fontana between 1518 and 1589, and completed through the personal intervention of Catherine de' Medici, who donated to it some property in the area. It is the national church in Rome of France.
Basilica S. Agostino
45m
Sant'Agostino is a Roman Catholic church in the piazza of the same name near Piazza Navona, in the rione Sant'Eustachio, of Rome, Italy. It is one of the first Roman churches built during the Renaissance. Adjacent to the church is the Biblioteca Angelica, a library founded in 1605.
Chiesa di Santa Maria del Popolo
30m · Admission ticket included
The tour concludes at Santa Maria del Popolo, where Caravaggio’s dramatic vision reaches one of its most powerful expressions. Inside the Cerasi Chapel, you encounter The Conversion of Saint Paul and The Crucifixion of Saint Peter, two masterpieces that mark a decisive moment in the artist’s career. Here, Caravaggio abandons idealization in favor of raw realism, intense light, and deeply human emotion. Your guide helps you read these works in detail, explaining their symbolism, innovative use of chiaroscuro, and the profound spiritual tension that makes this final stop a compelling conclusion to the journey through Caravaggio’s Rome.
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
The guide will be in front of the bar Rosati, holding a sign with client's name on it
End point
Additional information
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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
No entrance tickets are required for the suggested sites on this tour
Some sites are subject to opening hours during special ceremonies.
This tour requires a fair amount of walking, which can be reduced with taxis at your option (fare is not included in tour price)
Churches or artworks may not be visitable due to restoration; in such cases, the site will be replaced by another one
To ensure the safety and well-being of all our guests, every reservation that includes minors (under 18) must be accompanied by at least one adult. Unfortunately, we are unable to accept bookings made exclusively by unaccompanied minors.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
