Basilica of Santa Maria del Popolo (Basilica di Santa Maria del Popolo) Tours and Tickets

Dive into the Rome of Dan Brown’s bestselling novel on this ‘Angels and Demons’ tour. Inspired by the book, the tour takes you on a journey through the Eternal City as you search for messages from the secret society known as the Illuminati. Along the way, admire Rome’s beautiful art and attractions like St Peter’s Square, Piazza Navona, and Castel Sant’Angelo. This walking tour is limited to 25 people.

Relive the historic center of Rome in a new and fun way by retracing the steps of the movie "Angels and Demons". The walking itinerary retraces the symbolic sites of the film directed by Ron Howard, based on the best-selling book by Dan Brown.

Caravaggio was one of the most prominent and brash Baroque artists, who created a number of masterpieces during his years in Rome. Discover the most splendid works of this artist and his turbulent life on this private tour. Visit historic churches to admire iconic paintings, and stroll through historic alleys where the artist was known for gambling and brawling.

For a twist on the typical city tour, immerse yourself into the Rome of ‘Angels and Demons,’ Dan Brown’s bestselling novel. Inspired by the book, this sightseeing adventure takes you on a treasure hunt through the Eternal City, following the trail of the secret society known as the Illuminati. As you go, you’ll see top Rome attractions like the Pantheon, St Peter’s Basilica, Piazza Navona and Castel Sant’Angelo.

Admire Caravaggio paintings in Rome and learn about the baroque painter’s tumultuous life in Italy on this art-themed walking tour with a guide. See two of his famous works at the Basilica of Santa Maria del Popolo and another at the Basilica of Sant'Agostino, as well as work by Raphael. Finish up with a visit inside the Pantheon while you learn about and discuss the history of Caravaggio in Rome.

We will virtually walk on the footsteps of Michelangelo Merisi aka Caravaggio using google earth mixed with other visual aids! We'll start from Piazza Navona and then visit 3 stunning churches: San Luigi dei Francesi, San'Agostino and Santa Maria del Popolo and "see" 6 original paintings by the master! We will walk in the alleys where he lived, loved, worked and....fought until he killed someone! We'll discover, his art, his adventurous life (and explore the city centre of Rome at the same time). CARAVAGGIO, was not only a painter, but a “star”! His adventurous life, full of sensational events, and his revolutionary style made him an undisputed leading figure of Italian art: you can find out everything about on our Caravaggio Experience. He came to Rome in search of fame and died at the young age of forty in exile, banished by the Pope after committing murder. He lived a short, dramatic life, knew the city of Rome in all its aspects, including the violent, sketchy and dangerous ones.

A exclusive tour with a art historian Three Churches in Rome to follow the path of the genial painter: Caravaggio!. Streets and alleys where he lived and shared time with the poorest ones.. We'll be on the trails of Caravaggio and discover how dangerous Rome was in those years. His art will reveal the secrets of the bloody time he lived in! You'll visit: - San Luigi dei Francesi - Sant'Agostino - Santa Maria del Popolo

Explore the real history of Dan Brown’s best seller “Angels and Demons” on this guided excursion in Rome. After a convenient hotel pickup, visit sites like the Church of Santa Maria del Popolo, Chigi Chapel, the Pantheon, and the Fountain of the Four Rivers in Piazza Navona. Separate fact from fiction with an experienced local guide and discover the authentic stories and legends behind the Illuminati.

The masterful paintings of 16th-century artist Michelangelo Merisi (1571-1610), better known as Caravaggio, continue to fascinate more than 400 years after his death. The artist's paintings combine with gritty, realistic observation of the human state, both physical and emotional, and make dramatic use of chiaroscuro. Today Rome hosts about 25 Caravaggio masterpieces that can be viewed by the public: several can be seen in the churches, others by some of the most important art collections in palaces and museums. Raffaello Sanzio known as Raphael was an Italian painter and architect of the High Renaissance. Together with Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci, which forms the traditional trinity of great masters of that period. Raphael was enormously productive, running an unusually large workshop and, despite his death at 37, leaving a large body of work. Many of his works are found in the Vatican but also in some churches.

Trace the dramatic life and visual legacy of Caravaggio on a private art tour in Rome. Visit beautiful churches to admire the painter’s original works while an expert guide shares scandalous details of his life and how he shaped the Baroque movement. Geared towards art enthusiasts, it's a great way to delve deeper into one of Rome's most influential and enigmatic masters.

Follow in the footsteps of one of Rome’s most renowned former residents—and discover a number of his masterpieces—on this private, Caravaggio-themed tour. Led by a trained art historian, this tour includes stops at several of the Baroque painter’s former residences. You’ll also get to glimpse some of his striking canvases, including The Crucifixion of St. Peter, The Conversion of St. Paul, and The Calling of St. Matthew. As you go, learn more about Caravaggio’s life, and spot some of Rome’s other highlight attractions.

Learn about the artwork and architecture of Gian Lorenzo Bernini during this private tour in Rome. Follow in the artist’s footsteps during a walking tour that includes visits to major landmarks including Piazza Barberini, Piazza del Popolo, and the Basilica of Sant’Andrea. See Bernini’s sculptures, fountains, and architectural plans.

Immerse yourself in the squares of Rome. Experience the art and history in these public squares, that make Rome an open-air museum. Highlights of the guided tour: Visit the gardens of the "Castel Sant'Angelo". On the way to the "Via del Corso", we will pass the "Supreme Court of Cassation", the "Museo dell'Ara Pacis" and the "Mausoleo of Augustus". Followed by a visit to the impressive Basilica "Santi Ambrogio e Carlo al Corso", with the heart of St. Charles Borromeo. Continued by the "Piazza del Popolo" and "Santa Maria del Popolo" with its masterpieces by Pinturicchio, Rafael, Bernini, Caravaggio and Carlo Fontana. Followed by the romantic "Piazza di Spagna". The church "Sant'Andrea delle Fratte" houses masterpieces by Bernini and Borromini. Then we discover "San Lorenzo in Lucina" with the grate on which St. Lawrence was martyred. Highlight is the Basilica "Sant'Ignazio di Loyola", the second most important church of the Jesuits, with impressive optical illusions.

An expert guide will accompany you on a unique Roman art walking tour spanning from Piazza del Popolo to the Pantheon – covering some of the best places to visit in Rome. We will follow in the footsteps of the most influential and prolific painters of the Renaissance - Raphael Sanzio, and one of the most rebellious artists in Italian history - Caravaggio, who revolutionized Renaissance painting. We will discover the works of these great masters in some of the most beautiful churches in the historic center. This Rome art walking tour concludes with an aperitivo of typical Roman tastings at a local restaurant in the Pantheon area.

See Rome’s spectacular Baroque sites on a three-hour walking tour that explores Roman squares, fountains, palaces, and churches from the 17th and 18th centuries. With an expert guide to help bring the architecture to life, you’ll see top highlights that include the Piazza del Popolo, the Spanish Steps, the Trevi Fountain, and more, using a headset so you don’t miss a word as you walk. This 3-hour Roman Baroque walking tour is led by an art historian guide, and it’s limited to 15 people for a more personal experience.

This engaging walking tour will take you through the streets once frequented by two of Italy’s greatest painters – Caravaggio and Raphael – and into the churches which their works so beautifully adorned. As you wander through the streets, our guide will fascinate you with the stories of the artists’ lives. Discover the intrigue and scandal of Caravaggio’s tumultuous life, his years in Rome, his exile, and his mysterious death. Learn about Raphael’s prolific life as one of the masters of the Renaissance, tragically cut short by illness. Inside the churches of Santa Maria del Popolo, Santa Maria Della Pace, Sant’Agostino, and San Luigi dei Francesi you will take in some of the artists’ greatest works while our guide reveals their secrets. Admire the architectural wonder that is the Pantheon before enjoying a delicious Italian aperitivo.

Customize a private tour of Rome with a visit to its famous Catholic sites. Be chauffeured in the personalized comfort of a private Mercedes car or minivan and stop at monuments, piazzas and cathedrals. See the magnificent St Peter’s Basilica and explore others in the Eternal City such as the Basilica of Santa Maria del Popolo and the Holy Stairs at St John Lateran. Note: entrance fees and private guide are not included in the tour price.

Be ready to join our spectacular private walking tour to discover together the famous artists Caravaggio and Bernini. Your private professional guide will show you the most beautiful masterpieces in Rome, a real open-air museum. Both of this famous italian artists left their mark in Rome in a unique way! Caravaggio, one of the most famous painters in Rome, was a real bad boy of the Baroque era. Bernini on the other hand, was the greatest sculptor of the 17th century and an outstanding architect as well. He died an old man, beloved in his adopted home. Both of their names are synonymous with the Baroque era, an important era full of great masterpieces. Are you curious to find out more? Let's discover together!

Be ready to join our spectacular private walking tour to discover together the famous artists Caravaggio and Bernini. Your private professional guide will show you the most beautiful masterpieces in Rome, a real open-air museum. Both of this famous italian artists left their mark in Rome in a unique way! Caravaggio, one of the most famous painters in Rome, was a real bad boy of the Baroque era. Bernini on the other hand, was the greatest sculptor of the 17th century and an outstanding architect as well. He died an old man, beloved in his adopted home. Both of their names are synonymous with the Baroque era, an important era full of great masterpieces. Are you curious to find out more? Let's discover together!

Half day walking tour exclusive A delightful short walk in Roman squares away from the crowds, aimed to discover hidden masterpieces by Michelangelo, Caravaggio, Borromini, Raphael... If you were thinking you could appreciate Michelangelo and the great art masters only in the Vatican, then let this exclusive tour prove you wrong! Michelangelo and the others left so many masterpieces in tiny palaces, secluded churches, huge squares... and in this tour you will discover them all!

Based on the famous book by Dan Brown, this tour is a treasure hunt in the heart of the city that discovers clues and puzzles scattered around the historic center of Rome. Enjoy a 3-hour walking tour led by a local and professional art historian. Meet your guide near the Flaminio Station and let yourself be carried away by the magical atmosphere of the city. Start the tour of the Church of Santa Maria del Popolo and the Piazza del Popolo, continue to the Church of Santa Maria della Vittoria where one of the most interesting Bernini's sculptures, Ecstasy of Saint Teresa, is preserved. Head to the famous temple of all gods, the Pantheon; walk through the Roman streets and visit the incredible Piazza Navona and Castel Sant'Angelo. The St. Peter's Square.

A delightful short walk in Roman squares away from the crowds, aimed to discover hidden masterpieces by Michelangelo, Caravaggio, Borromini, Raphael... If you were thinking you could appreciate Michelangelo and the great art masters only in the Vatican, then let this exclusive tour prove you wrong! Michelangelo and the others left so many masterpieces in tiny palaces, secluded churches, huge squares... and in this tour you will discover them all!

Relive the most flourishing moments of Caravaggio's artistic life through his most important works. Visit three churches in the historic center (Santa Maria del Popolo, Sant'Agostino and San Luigi de 'Francesi) along the most evocative alleys of Rome. Set off for Ladispoli (30km from Rome) and discover the artist's eclectic lifestyle by visiting the place where he spent his last hours. After a quick brunch based on local fish in a restaurant set up with Caravaggesque reproductions by the artist Sergio Bonaface, author of the only bronze statue that portrays Caravaggio. Stroll along the seafront and enjoy the natural beauty of Ladispoli up to Odescalchi Castle in Palo Laziale, where Caravaggio found refuge following a daring escape by sea after a bloody duel.

Get an in-depth look into the life and legacy of Italy’s first Baroque master on a Caravaggio tour of Rome. Visit several churches in the heart of the city to admire the painter’s original, groundbreaking work, learning the background of each piece and what sets it apart from Renaissance styles. Feel free to ask all the questions you like on the private tour, led by a professional art historian guide.