Roma Trip Overview
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.
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Duration: 3 hours
Starts: Roma, Italy
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours
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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.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Chiesa di Santa Maria del Popolo, Piazza del Popolo 12 Campo Marzio, 00187 Rome Italy
You will first see Caravaggio’s Crucifixion of St Peter and Conversion on the Way to Damascus in the beautiful Santa Maria del Popolo. Outside on Piazza del Popolo, you will have a brilliantly symmetrical view of Rome before heading off down the streets once walked by Caravaggio and Raphael.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Santa Maria della Pace, Vicolo del Arco della Pace 5, Rome Italy
You will then come to Santa Maria Della Pace where you will find Raphael’s Sibyls Receiving Angelic Instruction.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Church of St. Louis of the French, Piazza San Luigi de’ Francesi, 00186 Rome Italy
San Luigi dei Francesi is home to three canvases by Caravaggio, depicting the life of St Matthew.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Pantheon, Piazza della Rotonda, 00186 Rome Italy
The Pantheon will be your last stop. This architectural wonder is also Raphael’s final resting place. You will then enjoy a glass (or two!) of fine Italian wine as you discuss what you have learnt about the two artists from your guide.
Duration: 30 minutes
