Church of Saint Louis of the French (Chiesa di San Luigi dei Francesi) Tours and Activities

Learn about life in the 17th century, during Caravaggio's era, with this unusual experience that combines food, wine, and art. You'll be served local an assortment of Italian foods paired with three different types of wine, with explanations from a local wine expert about each. You’ll also get to hear a historian speak about Caravaggio's works and, more generally, what life was like in Baroque Rome.

Take in the main sights of Rome on this small-group, 3-hour guided walking tour. Traverse the Eternal City on foot, stopping by sights such as the Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps, Piazza Navona, and the Pantheon among other landmarks. Visit the San Luigi dei Francesi church to admire works by Caravaggio before exploring the Mercato dei Fiori Numbers are limited to 8 people on this small-group tour, ensuring personalized attention at all times.

What exactly can you expect from this tour? Immerse yourself in the Rome of wonders, saints, and the Roman Inquisition. Experience the contrast between the veneration of exemplary saints and the secular side of the former Papal States. Highlights: You will visit the Church of San Giovanni dei Fiorentini, the last resting place of Master Borromini. After that follows the famous Campo de'Fiori. A former field of flowers, transformed into a place of execution. Then "Sant'Andrea della Valle" will enchant you with the Barberini chapel. Then you will visit "Piazza Navona", with the fountain "Fontana dei Quattro Fiumi", by Bernini, and the church "Sant'Agnese in Agone", designed by Borromini. Afterward, we visit the church "Santa Maria delle Anima" with its colourfulness and "San Luigi dei Francesi", with the paintings of Caravaggio and Guido Reni. Finally, you will reach the highlight of the tour, the "Pantheon" and you will also discover the seat of the Roman Inquisition.

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.

See the sights of Rome with our electric bike tour and explore the historic neighborhoods of the “Eternal City". Ride easily on the city’s legendary hills and marvel at monuments in baroque piazzas.

*** START TIME IS US EST *** If you like your art gut-wrenchingly dramatic and unbearably tense, then you need to get acquainted with Caravaggio. A manic, violent genius, his incredible works caused a sensation in Rome at the end of the 16th century, dramatically ushering in the age of the Baroque. Join art historian Caterina to get inside the mind and masterpieces of one of the most controversial geniuses in the story of art. On our immersive online itinerary, you’ll encounter saints with dirty feet being led to martyrdom and sensual virgins, voluptuous angels and provocative nudes, cardsharps, fortune-tellers and more! Join Caterina as she makes these masterpieces come alive, revealing the dark psyche and tumultuous life of Caravaggio along the way. At the end of our immersive virtual journey into the vivid world of Baroque Rome, you'll understand why Caravaggio’s dramatic paintings shocked his contemporaries and changed the world of art forever.

Take a tour of baroque Rome with your own private guide, and enjoy a flexible itinerary for your sole group of up to eight people. On the trail of esteemed Italian artists such as Bernini and Caravaggio, you’ll explore the churches of the capital to discover artwork and architectural features that hail from the baroque period. Two start times are available when you book.

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.

This relaxed walking tour is a great chance to explore the very center of Rome, visiting some of the most beautiful landmarks of the Eternal City. The streets of Rome are home to some of the city’s finest art, and that is why it is often referred to as an “open air museum”. In around 3 hours, you walk through a picturesque part of the compact historic center of Rome, visiting its most iconic sights and some of the lesser-known corners. With a local, licensed and expert tour guide, you can hear the stories and anecdotes that bring these incredible sights to life. With a small group sizes up to 12 people, it’s easy to interact. Furthermore, when busy, the guide sports a flag so to be always in sight. All of this so you can relax and enjoy your walking tour of Rome. The “Churches, Squares and Fountains” walking tour is the perfect way to get to know some of the art and history of Rome travelling at an easy pace. Grab the opportunity to plunge yourself in the deep heart of Rome.

The Tour of the City Centre will give you the opportunity to discover Rome from the artistic, historical and legendary point of view. A long stroll from Spanish Steps to Navona Square, jumping forward and backward in time, from Roman Empire to modern times. Some of the highlights of the Tour: - Spanish Steps - Trevi Fountain - Pantheon - St. Ignatius Church - St. Louis Church - Navona Square

Caravaggio was one of Italy’s most important painters, known for his revolutionary Baroque art. On this tour, discover Rome through the eyes of Caravaggio and see the sites that inspired his most memorable masterpieces. Visit lesser-known sites such as the Church of St. Louis of the French, the Basilica of Santa Maria del Popolo, and Palazzo Doria Pamphilj; learn what life was like in the Baroque era; and admire 16th-century artworks by Caravaggio.

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.

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.

Many parts of Rome’s historic city center are closed to vehicles, but you’ll enjoy unobstructed views of the Eternal City’s top attractions in a comfortable, eco-friendly golf cart during this half-day tour. Cover top sights in a single day with just a few hours of sightseeing, from the Trevi Fountain and Pantheon to scenic Trastevere, and avoid walking long distances.

Taste the full flavor of Rome on a full-day comprehensive tour of the city with stops at famous landmarks like the Trevi Fountain, The Pantheon, and the Vatican. Stop for an Italian restaurant lunch, and get a complete overview of the city. This tour is ideal for first time visitors to Rome, or anyone who is short on time, but still wants to see all the sights.

See the top attractions in the Eternal City with this efficient 3-hour walking tour of Rome. Walk through piazzas and streets to see monuments such as the Pantheon, Trevi Fountain and the Church of St. Louis of the French.

A nice way to discover the city centre and pick up in your mind and on your paper the best impressions of your favorite monuments . It's en educational walk , especially recommended for kids... but older kids like it very much as well ! while your are drawing or painting ,helped by the guide, you can listen to the history and anecdotes of the place. You 'll take your time, relaxing and having fun , you will learn a lot about Rome

Stroll around Rome’s historical center and discover the tumultuous life and amazing masterpieces of Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio, the greatest and most famous painter of the Baroque art in Italy! His beautiful and fascinating paintings are mostly known for the incredible naturalism and for the dramatic use of lighting: thanks to bright shafts of light, noble and violent figures capture attention emerging from shadows. You’ll have the incredible chance to see this “tenebrism” from close in his great canvases, from the intriguing cycle on the theme of Saint Matthew the Evangelist to the raw violence of the Crucifixion of Saint Peter. And Caravaggio’s life was as dramatic as his paintings: his irritable and violent character led him to get involved in street-brawls and caused him trouble with the law, culminating in a death sentence for murder. Our knowledgeable guide will lead you through the alleys that were the scene of fights and brawls to the beautiful churches were Caravaggio’s breathtaking masterpieces continue to fascinate visitors after more than four centuries. This tour can be customized to meet your requests and special needs! Please contact us!

Private tour to discover the main squares of the Eternal City. You'll visit the most famous fountains of Rome. Tailor made tour will catch your attention and interest.

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.

Maximize time in Rome with a comprehensive two-day tour. Skip the line with priority access tickets to see top attractions including the Vatican, Colosseum, and the Roman Forum. Explore the main highlights of Rome and see historic landmarks such as the Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps and experience local coffee culture at a typical Roman café during this small-group tour.

Explore the most iconic Roman landmarks, from the Spanish steps to Trevi Fountain, Pantheon to Piazza Navona, on this 90-minute stroll with a local guide. Toss the coin into the Trevi fountain, gaze in awe at the timeless Pantheon, see the tomb of Devine Raphael and much more. See the best Rome has to offer for less, with a passionate guide at a leisurely pace.

Join this Caravaggio Rome tour for exclusive-access to an art restoration lab. In the lab, you'll enjoy a relaxed aperitif with the master-artisans who have restored Caravaggio's masterpieces. On your way, you'll visit the churches which house Caravaggio's most moving artworks in Rome — including 'Madonna of Loreto', which the team restored. Discover the secrets of the tricky business of art restoration in this all-female, art restoration lab. They hold the honor of being one of two labs in the entire world who have restored three Caravaggio paintings. Hear their story of the public restoration of Caravaggio's 'Madonna of Loreto' in the church of Sant' Agostino. You'll see the master artisans in action, restoring some of the current 16th century paintings in their workshop. Before the lab, you'll visit the church of Sant' Agostino and see the 'Madonna of Loreto', one of the Caravaggio's the lab restored. Then, you'll visit the masterful St. Matthew series at San Luigi dei Francesi.

From markets to fountains, ancient monuments to high-end boutiques, discover Rome’s dynamic and diverse public squares on this piazza-themed walking tour (headsets are included so you can hear your guide’s every word). Explore the elegant Piazza Navona and admire the millennia-old Pantheon, see the world-renowned Trevi Fountain and the iconic Spanish Steps, visit the bustling market in Campo de Fiori and the city’s Jewish Quarter, and much more. As you go, learn all about the city's wealth of history.