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Rome Caravaggio & Baroque Art Tour

From€199
3 hours
Province of Rome, Italy

About this activity

Discover Rome's Baroque art with a private guided tour, featuring Caravaggio's masterpieces and skip-the-line access to key sites.

Highlights

  • Explore Caravaggio's masterpieces
  • Visit San Luigi dei Francesi Church
  • Skip-the-line access to art sites
  • Learn about Baroque art history
  • Personalized tour with expert guide

Full description

Immerse yourself in Rome's rich Baroque art scene with a private guided tour showcasing Caravaggio's masterpieces. Visit the San Luigi dei Francesi Church to admire 'The Calling of Saint Matthew' and other iconic works. Enjoy skip-the-line access to art sites, ensuring a seamless and enriching experience. Your expert guide will provide personalized insights into the history and significance of each piece, making this tour a must for art enthusiasts seeking an in-depth exploration of Rome's artistic heritage.

Included / Excluded

  • Private guided tour of Rome's Baroque masterpieces
  • Visit to San Luigi dei Francesi Church
  • Skip-the-line access to art sites
  • Meals and beverages

Itinerary

1

Visit inside to admire the two Caravaggio's paintings dedicated to Saint Peter and Saint Paul's crucifictions.

Duration: 20 minAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
2

Pass by: Admire the beautuful remains of Augustus's monumental tomb and his atarl dedicated to the Peace, the so-called Ara Pacis

Admission: NOT_APPLICABLE
3

Enter the curch and stop looking at the three paintings Caravaggio dedicated to Saint Matthew and his life

Duration: 15 minAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
4

The most iconic square of Rome, symbol of Baroque Style in Italy. Here we stop admiring the Curch of Saint Agnes, projected by Borromini, and the famous Fountain of Four Rivers, sculpted by Bernini.

Duration: 15 minAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
5

Pass by: Magnificent building, property of the Cardinal Del Monte, where Caravaggio lived when he arrived to Rome.

Admission: NOT_APPLICABLE
6

Visit from outside the ancient temple that Agrippa in the I century BC dedicated to all Gods. Then, converted into a curch in early Medieval time, in the XIX century it hosted the tombs of the Kings of Italy, after the unification of our Nation in 1870

Duration: 15 minAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
7

Pass by: Pass and look at the magnificent curch deidicated to St. Ignatius of Loyola, founder of Gesuit Order. The square in front of the curch is a beautiful example of Baroque roman style

Admission: NOT_APPLICABLE
8

Today headquarter of the Parliament House, the building has a long history; the facade is a result of Bernini project.

Duration: 10 minAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE

Meeting point

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Important information

Know before you book

  • Tour is conducted in English
  • Photography may be restricted in certain areas
  • Tour operates rain or shine

Know before you go

  • Wear comfortable walking shoes for the tour
  • Bring a camera to capture the art and architecture
  • Be prepared for a 3-hour walking tour

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 1 days before the activity starts

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

Accessibility

  • Stroller Accessible
  • Easy Public Transport

Good to know

  • 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

Traveler reviews

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Emilio is the absolute best tour guide in Rome

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!

J_WSep 2, 2025VIATOR

Perfecto

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

Katie_GJun 19, 2025VIATOR

Of course Martin was so...

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.

Sophia_GMay 11, 2025VIATOR

Excellent Tour

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.

Maida_SDec 27, 2024VIATOR

Additional information

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
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