Caravaggio Art Shared Walking Tour in Rome
Explore the dramatic world of Caravaggio with a passionate and knowledgeable guide who brings each painting — and the artist himself — to life. From hidden chapels to grand churches, you’ll discover the raw beauty, intensity, and revolutionary style that made Caravaggio one of the most iconic painters of all time. This immersive tour is perfect for art lovers, history enthusiasts, and curious travelers who want to see Rome from a powerful new perspective. step into the world of Caravaggio — where light meets darkness, and every canvas tells a story.
Important Note: This is not the Caravaggio exhibition at Palazzo Barberini. Instead, this is a unique walking tour that takes you through Rome’s historic basilicas, where Caravaggio’s original masterpieces are still displayed in their intended setting.
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Caravaggio Art Shared Walking Tour in Rome
What's included in Caravaggio Art Shared Walking Tour in Rome
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Church of St. Louis of the French
The tour begins at this elegant Baroque church, home to one of the most important Caravaggio cycles in Rome. Here, you’ll admire three iconic works dedicated to the life of Saint Matthew: The Calling of Saint Matthew The Inspiration of Saint Matthew The Martyrdom of Saint Matthew Your guide will bring these paintings to life, sharing the stories behind them and explaining how Caravaggio revolutionized art with his dramatic lighting, raw realism, and deeply human characters.
Sant' Eustachio
Continue your journey through Sant'Eustachio Church, you’ll discover another hidden gem by Caravaggio — a lesser-known masterpiece that showcases his signature intensity and emotional depth. This quieter stop offers a more intimate encounter with the artist’s work.
Chiesa di Santa Maria del Popolo
The tour concludes in the richly adorned Church of Santa Maria del Popolo. Here, you’ll view two powerful Caravaggio paintings in the Cerasi Chapel: The Conversion of Saint Paul The Crucifixion of Saint Peter This church also houses significant works by other great Renaissance and Baroque masters, including Bernini and Raphael, offering a broader artistic context to Caravaggio’s bold and controversial style.
Inclusions
- Expert Tour Guide
- Headsets and radios to hear the guide clearly (if required)
- Hotel pickup and drop off
- Food and Drink
- Caravaggio Exhibition visit in Barberini Palace
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Dress Code: As this tour includes visits to active churches, shoulders and knees must be covered, and sandals are not allowed, in accordance with church dress codes. Please dress respectfully.
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- Please meet our staff in front of the Church of San Luigi dei Francesi. They will be waiting for you, holding a blue flag. The basilicas have a moderate dress code, shoulders and knees must be covered, and flip-flops are not allowed. We recommend wearing comfortable closed-toe shoes.
