Rome: Caravaggio Private Guided Tour with Tickets

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About this activity

Intended for Baroque art enthusiasts, this 3 hours tour will show you a number of interesting sights by following the footsteps of Caravaggio. You will relish in the dramatic contrast of light and dark, good and evil – both in Caravaggio's art and in his tormented life.

Accompanied by your expert, entertaining guide you will discover all the places where the artist lived, worked and most of all, you will visit places where his masterpieces are housed in Rome: the Basilica of Santa Maria del Popolo, the Basilica of St Augustine, and the Church of St. Louis of the French.

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At a glance

Duration: 2 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–8
Guide: English, Italian, Spanish
Operated by: CityEyes Private Tours

Ages: Adults (0–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Official Private Tour Guide

Not included

Not included: Tranfers

Itinerary

Church of St. Louis of the French

45 min

The church is dedicated to the Virgin Mary, to St. Denis the Areopagite and St. Louis IX, king of France. The church was designed by Giacomo della Porta and built by Domenico Fontana between 1518 and 1589, and completed through the personal intervention of Catherine de' Medici, who donated to it some property in the area. It is the national church in Rome of France.
Basilica S. Agostino

45 min

Sant'Agostino is a Roman Catholic church in the piazza of the same name near Piazza Navona, in the rione Sant'Eustachio, of Rome, Italy. It is one of the first Roman churches built during the Renaissance. Adjacent to the church is the Biblioteca Angelica, a library founded in 1605.
Chiesa di Santa Maria del Popolo

30 min Admission included

The tour concludes at Santa Maria del Popolo, where Caravaggio’s dramatic vision reaches one of its most powerful expressions. Inside the Cerasi Chapel, you encounter The Conversion of Saint Paul and The Crucifixion of Saint Peter, two masterpieces that mark a decisive moment in the artist’s career. Here, Caravaggio abandons idealization in favor of raw realism, intense light, and deeply human emotion. Your guide helps you read these works in detail, explaining their symbolism, innovative use of chiaroscuro, and the profound spiritual tension that makes this final stop a compelling conclusion to the journey through Caravaggio’s Rome.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

The guide will be in front of the bar Rosati, holding a sign with client's name on it

End point

Using your ticket

A dress code is in place to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops are 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
This tour requires a fair amount of walking, which can be reduced with taxis at your option (fare is not included in tour price)
Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
Some sites are subject to opening hours during special ceremonies, and the order of the sites visited may vary according to the circumstances of the day

•Churches or artworks may not be visitable due to restoration; in such cases, the site will be replaced by another one

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%

Good to know

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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.