Christian Rome: Churches off the beaten track - private tour

3 hours Free cancellation Private tour

Christian Rome: Churches off the beaten track - private tour, photo 2 — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Your guide will lead you through Rome's historic center, where the many layers of the city's history sit side-by-side and where literally hundreds of churches are to be found. You will visit five of these and discover the architectural and art styles as they have changed over the centuries.

San Luigi dei Francesi, San Pietro in Vincoli, Sant'Ignazio, Santa Maria sopra Minerva and Santa Maria degli Angeli are churches not listed in the usual touristic itineraries, even if are considered some of the gems of Rome.

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At a glance

Duration: 3 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–8
Guide: German, Russian, English, French, Spanish
Operated by: Love Holidays

Ages: Children (0–4 years) · Youth (5–17 years) · Adults (18–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Transportation at disposal by deluxe vehicle and English speaking driver
Included: Admittance to the Churches listed in the itinerary
Included: Professional tour guide

Not included

Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Church of St. Louis of the French

20 min Admission included

The Church of San Luigi dei Francesi (Church of St. Louis of the French) stands right between the Pantheon and Piazza Navona. There you can admire three Caravaggio paintings.
San Pietro in Vincoli

20 min Admission included

The legend said that St. Peter was jailed twice in Rome before his martyrdom. This church still houses his chains. Also, here you can admire Michelangelo's Moses.
Chiesa di Sant'Ignazio di Loyola

20 min Admission included

The church was built by the Jesuit architect Orazio Grassi in 1626- Note the exits into ‘the wings’ at the northern end and how the undulating surfaces create the illusion of a larger space.
Basilica di Santa Maria degli Angeli e dei Martiri

20 min Admission included

The Basilica of Saint Mary of the Angels and Martyrs at the Diocletian Baths is the last great architectural project from the genius of Michelangelo. It is a monument to history, to faith, to art and to science.
Chiesa Di Santa Maria Sopra Minerva

20 min Admission included

In the area currently occupied by the Basilica of Saint Mary of Minerva and by the former ex-convent, stood three temples dedicated to Minerva, Isis and Serapis.