Rome: Saints, Heretics & the Inquisition Small Group Walking Tour

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Pantheon — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Sant'Andrea della Valle — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

What exactly can you expect from this tour?

Immerse yourself in the Rome of wonders, saints, and the Roman Inquisition. Experience the contrast between the veneration of exemplary saints and the secular side of the former Papal States.

Highlights:

You will visit the Church of San Giovanni dei Fiorentini, the last resting place of Master Borromini.

After that follows the famous Campo de'Fiori. A former field of flowers, transformed into a place of execution.

Then "Sant'Andrea della Valle" will enchant you with the Barberini chapel.

Then you will visit "Piazza Navona", with the fountain "Fontana dei Quattro Fiumi", by Bernini, and the church "Sant'Agnese in Agone", designed by Borromini.

Afterward, we visit the church "Santa Maria delle Anima" with its colourfulness and "San Luigi dei Francesi", with the paintings of Caravaggio and Guido Reni.

Finally, you will reach the highlight of the tour, the "Pantheon" and you will also discover the seat of the Roman Inquisition.

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At a glance

Duration: 3–4 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 5 people
People per booking: 1–5
Guide: German, English, Spanish
Operated by: Treasures of Rome

Ages: Children (0–12 years) · Youth (13–17 years) · Adults (18–80 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Entrance fees: Entrance fee
Included: Tour Guide

Itinerary

Basilica di San Giovanni Battista dei Fiorentini

20 min

Resting place of Master Borromini who designed the altar. A church build to display the artstyle of Florence.
Stop 2

20 min

Church containing the relics of Saint Neri and has one of the best barock desings.
Campo De' Fiori

20 min

A former field of flowers, which was transformed into a place for executions.
Stop 4

20 min

This is one of the biggest churches in the city with the famous Barberini chapel.
Piazza Navona

20 min

Built on top of the stadium of the Emperor Domitian, with the fountain "Fontana dei Quattro Fiumi", by Bernini, and the church "Sant'Agnese in Agone", designed by Borromini.
Chiesa di Sant'Agnese in Agone

20 min

Designed by Borromini and build for Pope Innocent X. The Relics of Saint Agnes are kept here.
Chiesa di Santa Maria dell'Anima

20 min

Church with most impressive paintings and vivid colors.
Church of St. Louis of the French

20 min

Church containing three masterpieces from Caravaggio and one from Guido Reni.
Pantheon

30 min

One of the most iconic antique buildings, now transformed into a church. We do not enter the Pantheon.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

On the side of Castel Sant'Angelo. Look for the angel with the lance at the begining of the bridge. Please arrive 15 minutes early for check-in.

End point

On the side of Castel Sant'Angelo. Look for the angel with the lance at the begining of the bridge. Please arrive 15 minutes early for check-in.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
To enter the Churches, shoulders, back and knees have to be covered.
This is a walking tour

Options

Saints & Heretics & Inq DE

Deutsche Führung: Buchen Sie diese Tour auf Deutsch. Maximale Gruppengröße: 5 Personen.
Saints & Heretics & Inq EN

English tour: Book this tour in English. Maximum group size: 5 people.
Saints & Heretics & Inq ES

Tour en español: Reserva esta visita en español. Número máximo de personas por grupo: 5.