Churches of Rome: A Tour of Sacred Beauty
Rome is deeply intertwined with Catholic faith and history, home to over 900 churches. While it’s impossible to visit them all, our walking tour is the perfect way to start uncovering these stunning treasures. Join us on a relaxed yet immersive walking tour where you’ll discover some of Rome’s most beautiful churches that many visitors miss. You’ll explore Church of St. Louis of the French, home to priceless Caravaggio masterpieces, and Chiesa di Sant'Agnese in Agone, a gem of Baroque architecture. From the stunning dome of Chiesa di Sant'Ignazio di Loyola to the awe-inspiring Basilica di Sant'Andrea della Valle, this tour takes you beyond the typical landmarks. You’ll also visit the charming Chiesa di Santa Maria di Loreto, nestled in the heart of Rome. Your professional guide will reveal how these churches played a vital role in shaping Rome's art, culture, religion, and architecture. Plus, enjoy a relaxing stop for an authentic Italian coffee to soak in the atmosphere of Rome.
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Churches of Rome: A Tour of Sacred Beauty
What's included in Churches of Rome: A Tour of Sacred Beauty
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Church of St. Louis of the French
The Church of St. Louis of the French is a Roman Catholic Church not far from Piazza Navona. The church is dedicated to the Virgin Mary, to St. Denis the Areopagite and St. Louis IX, king of France. It is the national church in Rome of France.
Chiesa di Sant'Agnese in Agone
Sant'Agnese in Agone is a 17th-century Baroque church. It faces onto the Piazza Navona, one of the main urban spaces in the historic centre of the city and the site where the Early Christian Saint Agnes was martyred in the ancient Stadium of Domitian. As well as religious services, the church hosts regular classical concerts in the Borromini Sacristy, from sacred Baroque works to chamber music and operas.
Chiesa di Sant'Ignazio di Loyola
The Church of St. Ignatius is dedicated to the founder of the Society of Jesus .It houses the Fake Dome and other baroque art works by Andrea Pozzo. The large fresco is the main piece of decoration of the church. The paintings exalt the apostolic activity of the Society of Jesus in the world.
Inclusions
- Coffee / Tea
- Small group
- Professional licensed guide
- All fees and taxes
- Personal expenses
- Tips
- Transportation
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- On this tour, some of the venues or parts of the venue may be subject to last-minute, unpredictable closures. When this occurs, we are happy to offer customers an extended tour in keeping with the advertised total length of the tour.
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- The guide will be right next to Venezia Palace.
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
Meeting time: 15 minutes before the start time.
