Rome’s Majestic Churches: A Cultural Walking Tour

2 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English and 2 more

Experience the spectacular Baroque churches of Rome on this relaxed and inspiring walking tour. Along the way, enjoy a stop for a traditional coffee at a historic café once frequented by renowned artists and writers, where lively conversations about culture and politics once flourished.

Your licensed guide will reveal the stories behind stunning masterpieces by Bernini, the dramatic paintings of Caravaggio, and the breathtaking dome frescoes of the Church of Sant’Ignazio. Admire the elegant façade of Sant’Agnese in Agone as you learn about the architectural rivalry between the great Baroque masters, Rainaldi and Borromini.

Discover the rich artistic and cultural heritage of Rome’s Baroque churches in a truly memorable and immersive experience.

What's Included

Italian coffee or tea
Professional licensed guide
All Fees and Taxes
Private expenses
Transportation
Tips

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Our guide will wait for you near Venezia Palace, holding a sign with our company's logo (Italy In Love Tours).

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    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.

    25 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 2

    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.

    20 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 3

    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.

    15 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 4

    The Sant'Andrea della Valle basilica is a Catholic place of worship in the historic center of Rome, located in Piazza Vidoni, in the Sant'Eustachio district.The church, dedicated to Saint Andrew, dates back to the mid XV century; it originally only had one nave, while the aisles were added in the XVII century.

    15 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 5

    Santa Maria di Loreto is a 16th-century church in Rome, located just across the street from the Trajan's Column, near the giant Monument of Vittorio Emanuele II. It is considered the best work of Antonio da Sangallo. The church is built in brick and travertine and is remarkable for the great beauty of the proportions and the beautiful effect produced with great simplicity.

    15 minutes Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • 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.
Supplied by Rome guided tours

Tags

Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Religious Tours
Small Group

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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