Church of Santa Maria del Popolo

Rome’s famous squares, monuments, fountains and artists offer you the very best attractions on this 2.5-hour afternoon walking tour. Let the Eternal City enchant you as you stroll through its picturesque cobblestone alleyways, and discover some of the world’s most famous sites, such as the Pantheon, Piazza Navona, Trevi Fountain and the Spanish Steps. Travel back in time and admire all of the city’s must-see art and architecture, in a single afternoon! Begin in Piazza del Popolo, the traditional northern “door to Rome,” with the Church of Santa Maria del Popolo as the first church that visitors to Rome would see upon entering its gates. The Spanish Steps, with its lively atmosphere and stunning views, bring you down into the winding alleys of the heart of the historic center, where you will encounter the ornate Trevi Fountain. Throw a coin in the fountain and promise to return! Continue with a stop at Piazza Colonna and see the column erected by Marcus Aurelius that is now considered by Romans as the very center of the city. We will also stop at the Pantheon, known for its concrete dome and open oculus. Nearby, visit Piazza Navona to get a close-up view of Bernini’s famous “Fountain of the Four Rivers,” triumphantly marking its ornate center. Finally, you will go to Piazza Navona for a taste of one of the liveliest and most famous piazzas in Rome.

Explore Rome following the trail of Robert Langdon in Dan Brown's best-selling novel, Angels and Demons! The tour begins at to the Church of Santa Maria della Vittoria. It was here that Langdon found the third dead cardinal, who was branded with the word fire. You will also see the Pantheon, where Robert Langdon arrives having misunderstood a clue. His intended destination was the church of Santa Maria del Popolo. You will stop outside St. Peter's Basilica and see the point in the square where the protagonist found another dead cardinal, branded with the word air. Your guide will take you through the most important places in the ancient city center, including Repubblica Square, and Navona Square, whereLangdon finds the last dead cardinal here, branded with the word water. From Navona Square you’ll head to Castel Sant’Angelo, a gathering place of the Illuminati, and hear about the passetto, a hidden passage that leads to Vatican City.

A wonderful experience. Loved and portrayed by many artists, inevitably impressed in the hearts of all travelers, the Pantheon is not only the most beautiful example of ancient architectural harmony, but it is also the evidence of continuity between Paganism and Christianity which was sealed with the yielding of the sanctuary in 608 to Pope Boniface IV by the Byzantine Emperor Foca. The Pantheon is linked to beautiful legends, mostly related to evil matters, like the legend that claims that Satan himself !! Our audio guide is not only a full Pantheon audio guide with more than 10 audio descriptions and indoor map but a complete audio guide to explore Rome: from the Pantheon to Piazza del Popolo, Piazza Navona, Fontana di trevi and other iconic Rome monuments and church enjoying historical information, stories and anecdotes. We will be glad to take you on a journey to discover the most beautiful city in the world. After the visit to Pantheon with our 20 minutes audio description , find the Caravaggio paints in San Luigi dei Francesi and S.Maria del Popolo, Michelangelo Redentore in Santa Maria sopra Minerva , Bernini statues in Piazza Navona ,listening to more than 20 audio descriptions.

Welcome to our "Angels and Demons" tour, an exciting adventure through the suggestive and mysterious places of Rome that served as the backdrop for Dan Brown's famous novel. We will begin our exploration in the majestic St. Peter's Square, the spiritual heart of the Vatican and the setting for one of the most crucial scenes in the novel. Here, we will stand before the grand Basilica of St. Peter, one of the largest churches in the world, and the magnificent square designed by Bernini, which is one of Rome's and Christianity's most iconic symbols. Through the words of our expert guide, we will have the opportunity to discover the secrets and curiosities related to this sacred place and its role in the story of "Angels and Demons". After our visit to St. Peter's Square, we will head towards the evocative Castel Sant'Angelo, an imposing fortress overlooking the Tiber River that played a crucial role in the novel's plot. Used as a hiding place and sanctuary by the protagonists during their escape, the castle represents a true symbol of power and mystery, and its fascinating history will allow us to fully immerse ourselves in the atmosphere of the book. Next, we will make our way to the lively Piazza Navona, one of Rome's most beautiful and animated squares, and the location of a fundamental scene in "Angels and Demons". Here, we will admire the splendid Fountain of the Four Rivers by Gian Lorenzo Bernini, which dominates the square with its baroque majesty, and discover the details and curiosities related to its presence in the novel. After exploring Piazza Navona, we will head to the Pantheon, one of the most iconic and well-preserved monuments of ancient Rome, and the location of a crucial scene in the novel. We will admire its imposing dome and explore the interior of the structure, discovering the secrets and curiosities related to its presence in the book. Finally, we will conclude our tour at the Church of Santa Maria della Vittoria, one of Rome's most famous Baroque churches, and the location of one of the final scenes of "Angels and Demons". Here, we will admire Bernini's famous Ecstasy of Saint Teresa and reflect on the emotions and adventures experienced during our journey through the novel's locations. With our expert and passionate guide, this tour will offer you an unforgettable experience, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the atmosphere and history of "Angels and Demons" as you explore the places that inspired Dan Brown. Get ready for a day full of emotions, discoveries, and mysteries as we venture through the streets of Rome in search of the hidden truth behind the novel's enigmas.

Stroll through the district of Rome where Caravaggio lived and worked. Admire some of the most beautiful masterpieces in three churches of the historic center and learn more about his lifestyle and the outstanding technical skills. Start the tour at Piazza del Popolo and visit the Basilica of Santa Maria del Popolo, where there are The Crucifixion of St. Peter and The Conversion of St. Paul. Pass by Palazzo Madama and Giustiniani Palace, two of Caravaggio’s residences, and reach Church St. Augustine to see The Madonna of the Pilgrims. The last masterpiece of Caravaggio you'll see is The Life of St. Matthew in St. Louis of France’s Contarelli Chapel. Throughout this intensive tour you can explore the most beautiful alleys of Rome.

This 3-hour private tour of Caravaggio’s art and Rome’s Baroque masterpieces is the perfect opportunity for a close-up look at the artist’s work. Michelangelo Merisi, alias Caravaggio, one of the greatest painters of all time, spent most of his life in Rome. The tour begins at Piazza del Popolo and the Basilica of Santa Maria del Popolo, where you’ll see The Crucifixion of St. Peter and The Conversion of St. Paul. Then you will pass near two of Caravaggio’s residences, Palazzo Madama, the seat of the Senate, and Giustiniani Palace, which now houses the offices of the Senate. Your guide will tell you about unusual events in Caravaggio’s life and provide commentary on the architecture or current functions of the leading Italian government houses, such as Montecitorio Palace. See the most significant works of Caravaggio, including The Life of St. Matthew in St. Louis of France’s Contarelli Chapel and The Madonna of the Pilgrims in St. Augustine. Admire Baroque architectural masterpieces, including the Church of St. Ignatius. Pass by the Pantheon and hear about its history from your guide. Your tour ends in Piazza Navona, where you can admire one of Bernini’s masterpieces, the Fountain of the Four Rivers, and Borromini’s façade of St. Agnes in Agony. Hear stories of these rival artists about the tragic end of Caravaggio’s life in Rome.

Stroll through the district of Rome where Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio lived and worked. Discover the stories, anecdotes and the outstanding technical skills that have kept his name known across the world for over 400 years.  Born in Milan in 1571, Caravaggio was in Rome by the end of the 1580's. Admire some of the most beautiful masterpieces in the original churches for which they were commissioned. See in Santa Maria del Popolo: Saint Paul's Conversion and the Crucifixion of Saint Peter. See in Sant'Agostino, The Madonna of Pilgrims. Finishing up in San Luigi dei Francesi, one of the few French churches in Rome, to admire the three paintings which represent the stories of Saint Mathwe. These were the first altarpieces ever painted by Caravaggio.

For art and history lovers, this 3.-hour private tour will be a true delight. You'll be accompanied by a local art-historian guide who has a knowledgable background of Caravaggio's life, his works and other painters of the period. Your tour will begin in the Basilica of Santa Maria del Popolo where you’ll see 2 of Caravaggio’s works whilst hearing stories about the history behind each one. Throughout the tour you’ll see a large selection of "in situ" pieces, which are artworks that remain in the location they were originally designed for, which also defined the Roman Baroque period. From here you will see where Caravaggio found his inspiration for his paintings, in the Trident neighborhood where he lived and worked in the 15th century. You'll learn about his painting methods, and can also get a glimpse at where he looked for and hired his controversial models. Next you'll head to the Church of Saint Louis, the National Church of France, and it's here you can see the works of Caravaggio's first and most successful altarpiece. Here you will discuss what made him one of the most influential painters in history, with focus on innovation and the signature "chiaroscuro", light and dark in each of his works. You'll see one of his most recent works, and one less visited by tourists in the Church of Sant’Agostino.

The long history of Rome has been chequered by characters full of controversy and brilliance, yet no one has encapsulated this confounding mix of the high and the low more than Caravaggio, one of the most famous painters in the story of Italian art. On this Caravaggio Tour of Rome, you will retrace his steps through taverns and brothels, palaces and churches, and discover how the troubled life and art of this great genius have remained inextricably linked in the popular imagination of the city. Visit some of Caravaggio's finest works, including The Conversion of Saul, The Crucifixion of St. Peter, the famous Narcissus, and Judith Beheading Holofernes, all in the company of an expert art historian. On this tour you will explore the ancient church of Santa Maria del Popolo (not included in 2024), the Palazzo Barbieri, the church of Sant'Agonstino, among other famous landmarks to understand the extraordinary life and work of the artist Caravaggio.