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Caravaggio Tour: Rome's Baroque Art Journey
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Roma
Immerse yourself in the world of Caravaggio on this private walking tour of Rome. Explore the artist’s life and masterpieces, visiting iconic locations and experiencing the dramatic contrast of light and dark in his art.
Immerse yourself in the world of Caravaggio on this private walking tour of Rome. Explore the artist’s life and masterpieces, visiting iconic locations and experiencing the dramatic contrast of light and dark in his art.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Church of St. Louis of the French - This church is dedicated to the Virgin Mary, St. Denis the Areopagite, and St. Louis IX, King of France. Designed by Giacomo della Porta and constructed by Domenico Fontana between 1518 and 1589, it was completed with the personal involvement of Catherine de’ Medici, who contributed property in the area. It…
- Church of St. Louis of the French - This church is dedicated to the Virgin Mary, St. Denis the Areopagite, and St. Louis IX, King of France. Designed by Giacomo della Porta and constructed by Domenico Fontana between 1518 and 1589, it was completed with the personal involvement of Catherine de’ Medici, who contributed property in the area. It serves as the national church of France in Rome.
- Basilica S. Agostino - Sant’Agostino is a Roman Catholic church located in the piazza of the same name near Piazza Navona, in the Sant’Eustachio district of Rome, Italy. It is among the first Roman churches built during the Renaissance. Next to the church is the Biblioteca Angelica, a library established in 1605.
- Chiesa di Santa Maria del Popolo - The tour concludes at Santa Maria del Popolo, where Caravaggio’s dramatic vision is powerfully expressed. Inside the Cerasi Chapel, visitors can see The Conversion of Saint Paul and The Crucifixion of Saint Peter, two masterpieces marking a pivotal moment in the artist’s career. Here, Caravaggio moves away from idealization towards raw realism, intense lighting, and profound human emotion. The guide provides detailed insights into these works, explaining their symbolism, innovative use of chiaroscuro, and the deep spiritual tension that makes this final stop a compelling end to the journey through Caravaggio’s Rome.
What's Included
- Private Tour of Caravaggio’s Special Exhibition (only for ‘Caravaggio Special Exhibition’ option)
- Official Private Tour Guide
- Tickets to Caravaggio’s Temporary Exhibition (only for ‘Caravaggio Special Exhibition’ option)
- Private Tour of Caravaggio’s Special Exhibition (only for ‘Caravaggio Special Exhibition’ option)
- Official Private Tour Guide
- Tickets to Caravaggio’s Temporary Exhibition (only for ‘Caravaggio Special Exhibition’ option)
What's Not Included
- Tranfers
- Tranfers
Additional Information
This tour, lasting 3 hours, is designed for those who have a passion for Baroque art, and it takes you on a journey tracing Caravaggio’s steps. You’ll experience the stark contrast between light and shadow, virtue and vice, in both his artworks and his troubled life.
With a knowledgeable and engaging guide at your side, you’ll explore the locales where…
This tour, lasting 3 hours, is designed for those who have a passion for Baroque art, and it takes you on a journey tracing Caravaggio’s steps. You’ll experience the stark contrast between light and shadow, virtue and vice, in both his artworks and his troubled life.
With a knowledgeable and engaging guide at your side, you’ll explore the locales where the artist resided and produced his work. Importantly, you’ll have the opportunity to visit the sites in Rome that house his masterpieces: the Basilica of Santa Maria del Popolo, the Basilica of St Augustine, and the Church of St. Louis of the French.
- 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.
Location
Via di Ripetta, 6
Via di Ripetta
The guide will be in front of the bar Rosati, holding a sign with client's name on it
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Vera_m
Dec 26, 2025
The tour was amazing!... - The tour was amazing! Barberini palace was wonderful but it’s the small churches that made the tour special. Renata was very knowledgeable and lovely, made the tour very personal and educational and fun.
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G4000zcpeterw
Nov 9, 2025
Wonderful way to see Caravaggio - Renata was knowledgeable and told interesting stories. She is also a lovely person who speaks English very well. She was flexible with the itinerary. If you are going to see these great art works then doing so with a guide like Renata immensely enriches the experience.
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Cheryl_t
Oct 23, 2025
Great guide & tour! 🩷 Caravaggio - We had a fabulous time with our expert guide Simone. He gives an imitate and educational tour of Caravaggio’s personal life and his amazing masterpieces featured in three churches of Rome. Simone is very personable, knowledgeable and his love of art is infectious.
My favorite tour & guide in Rome.
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Z9578vhrobertb
Apr 15, 2020
Footsteps of Caravaggio a tour well worth taking - We have used Eyes of Rome and in particular their fabulous guide Katie for the past 8 years whenever we visit Rome. This trip she recommended this “the footsteps of Caravaggio tour” with the add on of a visit to a restoration studio. This was the experience of a lifetime. First the visit to the three churches with their Caravaggio paintings plus the wander through the back streets of Rome to view the apartment he rented (still in use!) made for a pleasant day. Katie’s knowledge of Caravaggio and his works and influence are mind expanding and well worth the morning walk through central Rome. The highlight was the visit to the restoration studio. WARNING This is very expensive but to us it was worth every euro. This studio had restored a Caravaggio. Their explanations and demonstrations on the painstaking work it takes to accomplish such a remarkable feat was again a lesson you would never get anywhere else. The amazing thing we have found about Katie and Eyes of Rome is their ease of transferring knowledge about your tour without overwhelming you with information. A tour well worth taking
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Sheng
Jan 1, 2020
Best tour in Rome - Serena from Eyes of Rome met us at hotel, took us through the plan with recommendations before we start. We stopped by places we wouldn’t know ourselves and had best hot chocolate. She is very knowledgeable and make the tour very fun, our 9 years daughter love her.
Will find her again when we come back to Rome some day.
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Stephanie
Oct 20, 2019
Our Eyes of Rome tour was a lifetime memory! Founder Stefania Pistone was our guide, and helped us marvel and learn - Thank you, Eyes of Rome, for the incredible walking tour: In the Footsteps of Caravaggio.The conversations with our guide, Stefania Pistone, will be with us always, and were the highlight of our time in Rome. Stefania is a remarkable educator. On a sparkling morning in February, we met at the Piazza de Popolo, marveling at the light, and Stefania helped us understand how the Renaissance architects were architects of light, using their design sense to heighten the theatricality of the natural light in the place we were standing, centuries after it was designed, and still sparkling. From the Caravaggio paintings we learned about together in small, out of the way churches, to the Pantheon whose history came alive thanks to Stefania, we look forward to returning to Rome and to the chance to explore more with Eyes of Rome as our guides.
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Karen
Sep 17, 2019
Wonderful tour!!! - Our tour guide Marida was absolutely wonderful! She was so knowledgeable, enthusiastic and an enjoyable host! She loves Rome and it shows. The churches and works of Caravaggio were magnificent and the insight into his life and where he lived and worked were very enlightening. We have booked a number of tours but if you are a fan of Caravaggio this is a must do!! If I could give it more stores I certainly would!!!!
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