Ecstasy of Saint Theresa by Bernini

A genius life: Gian Lorenzo Bernini, the artist of the Popes

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180 minutes
English

A private tour leaded by a official art historian guide to discover the life of a genius!

The exploration of the works of Gian Lorenzo Bernini, and their evolution over the years will be an opportunity to retrace the events of his private life, to get to know the man behind the artist, and discover frailty, strengths, his determination, his courage and, sometimes…his tendency to bully, too!

The tour will cover: 

  • Spanish steps
  • Piazza Barberini
  • Santa Maria della Vittoria (Ecstasy of Saint Teresa)
  • Santa Maria sopra Minerva 
  • Sant'Andrea delle Fratte
  • Piazza Navona

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A genius life: Gian Lorenzo Bernini, the artist of the Popes

From$431.06Per Person

What's included in A genius life: Gian Lorenzo Bernini, the artist of the Popes

(Subject to Option Inclusions)

Itinerary

Santa Maria della Vittoria

Ecstasy of Santa Teresa

Piazza Barberini

Fountain of the Triton

Basilica di Sant'Andrea delle Fratte

Angels

Inclusions

  • Sant'Andrea delle Fratte
  • Santa Maria sopra Minerva (Monument to Sister Maria Raggi and Monument of Cardinal Pimentel)
  • Piazza Barberini
  • THE TOUR INCLUDES:
  • Piazza Navona
  • Santa Maria della Vittoria (Ecstasy of Saint Teresa)
  • food and extras if you'd like to have some during the tour
  • 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
  • NOTES: For religious places, an appropriate clothing is required (please cover shoulders and knees)

Meet

Pickup and Dropoff

You will make your own way to the meeting points

Meeting Points

  • Your guide will wait outside the church of Santa Maria della Vittoria with a sign saying JOY OF ROME. Closest metro station: REPUBBLICA

Redeem

Ticket Redemption

Direct access

No tickets are needed for this tour, only an appropriate outfit to access churches. Kindly be at the meeting point 10 minutes before the starting time: we cannot accomodate late arrivals

Operator

Joy of Rome