Caravaggio Rome Tour: With Exclusive Access to Top Restoration Lab

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Inside the Restoration Lab — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Church of St Louis of the French, with Caravaggio's St. Matthew series — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Join this Caravaggio Rome tour for exclusive-access to an art restoration lab. In the lab, you'll enjoy a relaxed aperitif with the master-artisans who have restored Caravaggio's masterpieces. On your way, you'll visit the churches which house Caravaggio's most moving artworks in Rome — including 'Madonna of Loreto', which the team restored.

Discover the secrets of the tricky business of art restoration in this all-female, art restoration lab. They hold the honor of being one of two labs in the entire world who have restored three Caravaggio paintings. Hear their story of the public restoration of Caravaggio's 'Madonna of Loreto' in the church of Sant' Agostino. You'll see the master artisans in action, restoring some of the current 16th century paintings in their workshop.

Before the lab, you'll visit the church of Sant' Agostino and see the 'Madonna of Loreto', one of the Caravaggio's the lab restored. Then, you'll visit the masterful St. Matthew series at San Luigi dei Francesi.

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At a glance

Duration: 2 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–10
Guide: English, Italian
Operated by: RomaExperience Tours

Ages: Infants (0–3 years) · Children (4–14 years) · Adults (15–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: A complimentary aperitif
Included: Exclusive, behind-the-scenes access to top art restoration lab
Included: Full tour from an expert guide

Not included

Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Hotel pick-up and return

Itinerary

Basilica S. Agostino

45 min Admission included

Stand before Caravaggio's amazing painting of St Mary of the pilgrims, most loved by Romans and most admired by visitors. This painting has been restored by the restorers of the lab we visit at the end of the tour
Church of St. Louis of the French

45 min Admission included

Experience the compelling drama of Caravaggio’s series from the life of St. Matthew. Watch age, youth, poetry and pity, dance together in these moving works.
Roma Experience Tours

1 h 30 min

Enjoy VIP access to an art restoration lab and discover the secrets of the tricky business of art restoration. Meet the master artisan/scientists who’ve restored 3 Caravaggio paintings. Enjoy a complimentary aperitif at the tour’s close.
Pantheon

Passing by

The Pantheon is the world’s best-preserved Roman Temple; a wholly unique monument, then and now.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Just outside the Church of St Augustine in Rome City Center

End point

Piazza del Gesù is located in Rome City Center near Largo Argentina

Using your ticket

Dress code is smart casual
A dress code is required to enter places of worship. 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