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Caravaggio’s Art & Scandal: His Masterpieces in Rome’s Churches

Rome· Ancient city · food · artGerman, Portuguese, English12 options

Step into the dramatic world of Caravaggio on this 2-hour private tour, where his masterpieces come to life in the very churches that inspired them. Visit Santa Maria del Popolo, Sant’Agostino, and San Luigi dei Francesi to witness Caravaggio’s bold use of light and raw emotion as you stand before The Crucifixion of Saint Peter and The Madonna of the Pilgrims. Along the way, uncover the genius and scandalous life behind the art, from duels to exile. For an even deeper dive into the Baroque era, can you choose to extend your tour with a 1-hour visit to Galleria Doria Pamphilj, where you will see two more of Caravaggio’s masterpieces among other masterpieces from artists as Velázquez, Titian, and Bernini.

Languages
German, Portuguese, English, Italian, French, Spanish

What's included

Headsets to hear the guide clearly.
Entrance fees & live guide at Galleria Doria Pamphilj (only if option is selected during purchase)
Expert live guide.

Meeting point & pickup

Meet at the designated start point

Cancellation

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

Choose a tour option · 12

12 versions of this tour. Pick a date to see prices, start times and what's still open.

Regular English Tour
Three Caravaggio Churches: Select this option for a 2-hour private tour of three Caravaggio churches with an English-speaking guide. Duration: 2 hours
Extended German Tour
Churches + Galleria Doria P.: Select for a 3.5-hour private tour of three Caravaggio churches & Galleria Doria Pamphilj with a German-speaking guide. Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes
Extended Italian Tour
Churches + Galleria Doria P.: Select for a 3.5-hour private tour of three Caravaggio churches & Galleria Doria Pamphilj with an Italian-speaking guide. Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes
Regular German Tour
Three Caravaggio Churches: Select this option for a 2-hour private tour of three Caravaggio churches with a German-speaking guide. Duration: 2 hours
Regular Portuguese Tour
Three Caravaggio Churches: Select this option for a 2-hour private tour of three Caravaggio churches with a Portuguese-speaking guide. Duration: 2 hours
Extended French Tour
Churches + Galleria Doria P.: Select for a 3.5-hour private tour of three Caravaggio churches & Galleria Doria Pamphilj with a French-speaking guide. Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes

Where you'll be

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Where this sits in Rome

Rome is about 33 min by road from Rome Fiumicino Airport. Three thousand years stacked on top of each other, still busy being a capital. Stay central and walk — the Forum, the Pantheon and a dozen churches worth the detour are closer together than the map suggests, and the city rewards wandering more than ticking off.

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