Rome Caravaggio Tour Madness Murder and Local Tasting

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About this activity

This tour goes beyond Caravaggio's masterpieces to reveal the extraordinary man behind them: genius, gambler, murderer and fugitive, whose dramatic life unfolded across the streets, churches and palaces you'll discover along the way.

Meet your fully licensed English-speaking guide outside the Basilica of Santa Maria del Popolo before following Caravaggio's footsteps through the heart of Rome.

Walk the very street where, in 1606, a duel with Ranuccio Tomassoni ended in murder, forcing the artist to flee Rome with a death sentence on his head.

Admire the complete Saint Matthew cycle and the Madonna of the Pilgrims.

Discover how Cardinal Francesco Maria del Monte recognised Caravaggio's genius and launched the career that changed the history of art.

The experience ends with a traditional tasting paired with aglass of local wine, inspired by one of Caravaggio's most famous anecdotes.

Please be aware that some churches may close without prior notice, for reasons entirely beyond our control.

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At a glance

Duration: 2 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 10 people
People per booking: 1–10
Guide: English
Operated by: Hili Travel s.r.l.

Ages: Infants (0–5 years) · Children (6–11 years) · Adults (12–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Alcoholic beverages: End your tour with a local tasting and a glass of wine
Included: Fully licensed English-speaking guide

Itinerary

Chiesa di Santa Maria del Popolo

30 min

Step inside the Basilica of Santa Maria del Popolo to admire The Crucifixion of Saint Peter and The Conversion of Saint Paul, where Caravaggio's revolutionary vision—dramatic light, deep shadows, and ordinary people as models for saints—redefined religious painting over 400 years ago.
Piazza Navona

30 min

Just a minute's walk from Piazza Navona, step inside the often-overlooked Basilica of Sant'Agostino to discover the Madonna of Loreto, where poor, exhausted pilgrims with dirty feet kneel before the Virgin and the Christ Child in one of Caravaggio's boldest and most moving works.
Church of St. Louis of the French

30 min

Enter San Luigi dei Francesi to experience the complete Saint Matthew cycle in the Contarelli Chapel. From the Calling to the Martyrdom of Saint Matthew, these three paintings became Caravaggio's first great public commission and the moment that changed his career forever.
Palazzo Madama

30 min

Pause outside Palazzo Madama, where Caravaggio lived under the patronage of Cardinal del Monte before the surrounding streets became the stage for his turbulent life of taverns, quarrels and legendary brawls.
Via dei Coronari

30 min

End your journey with a local tasting and a glass of wine in the neighbourhood Caravaggio once called home.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Meet your guide in front of the central entrance with the three arches, on the Piazza del Popolo side.

End point

The tour ends after the tasting near Campo dè Fiori.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
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Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Options

Caravaggio Tour In Italiano

Tour sulle opere di Caravaggio

Duration: 2 hours

Degustazione conclusiva

Lingua offerta: Tour delle opere di Caravaggio in italiano
Rome Caravaggio Tour Madness Murder and Local Tasting