Uncover Caravaggio’s masterpieces in Rome’s historic basilicas with an expert guide. Experience art, history, and intrigue on this captivating walking tour.
Uncover Caravaggio’s masterpieces in Rome’s historic basilicas with an expert guide. Experience art, history, and intrigue on this captivating walking tour.
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Church of St. Louis of the French - The tour commences at this exquisite Baroque church, which houses one of Rome’s most significant Caravaggio collections. Visitors will marvel at three renowned pieces depicting the life of Saint Matthew:
The Calling of Saint Matthew
The Inspiration of Saint Matthew
The Martyrdom of Saint Matthew
The guide will…
- Church of St. Louis of the French - The tour commences at this exquisite Baroque church, which houses one of Rome’s most significant Caravaggio collections. Visitors will marvel at three renowned pieces depicting the life of Saint Matthew:
The Calling of Saint Matthew
The Inspiration of Saint Matthew
The Martyrdom of Saint Matthew
The guide will animate these artworks, narrating the stories behind them and illustrating how Caravaggio transformed art with his dramatic lighting, raw realism, and profoundly human characters.
- Sant’Agostino - As the journey continues through the Basilica di Sant’Agostino, visitors will discover another hidden Caravaggio treasure—a lesser-known masterpiece that showcases his trademark intensity and emotional depth. This quieter stop provides a more personal connection with the artist’s creations.
- Chiesa di Santa Maria del Popolo - The tour concludes at the opulently decorated Church of Santa Maria del Popolo. Here, visitors will observe two compelling Caravaggio paintings in the Cerasi Chapel:
The Conversion of Saint Paul
The Crucifixion of Saint Peter
This church also features significant works by other renowned Renaissance and Baroque artists, including Bernini and Raphael, offering a broader artistic context to Caravaggio’s daring and controversial style.

- Expert Tour Guide
- Headsets and radios to hear the guide clearly (if required)
- Expert Tour Guide
- Headsets and radios to hear the guide clearly (if required)
- Hotel pickup and drop off
- Food and Drink
- Caravaggio Exhibition visit in Barberini Palace
- Hotel pickup and drop off
- Food and Drink
- Caravaggio Exhibition visit in Barberini Palace
Delve into the captivating realm of Caravaggio with an enthusiastic and well-informed guide who animates each painting and the artist himself. From secluded chapels to majestic churches, uncover the raw beauty, intensity, and groundbreaking style that established Caravaggio as one of the most legendary painters in history. This engaging tour is ideal…
Delve into the captivating realm of Caravaggio with an enthusiastic and well-informed guide who animates each painting and the artist himself. From secluded chapels to majestic churches, uncover the raw beauty, intensity, and groundbreaking style that established Caravaggio as one of the most legendary painters in history. This engaging tour is ideal for art aficionados, history buffs, and inquisitive travelers eager to experience Rome from a compelling new angle.
Enter Caravaggio’s world—where light converges with shadow, and every canvas narrates a tale.
Important Note: This is not the Caravaggio exhibition at Palazzo Barberini. Instead, it is a distinctive walking tour through Rome’s historic basilicas, where Caravaggio’s original masterpieces remain displayed in their authentic settings.
- Since this is a tour of churches and basilicas, schedules may change due to religious events.
- Dress Code: As this tour includes visits to active churches, shoulders and knees must be covered, and sandals are not allowed, in accordance with church dress codes. Please dress respectfully.
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.