Saints, Heretics and the Inquisition

5.0
(3 reviews)

3 to 4 hours (approximately)
Offered in: German and 2 more

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.

What's Included

Tour Guide

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

On the side of Castel Sant'Angelo.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 to 4 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    Resting place of Master Borromini who designed the altar. A church build to display the artstyle of Florence.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2

    Church containing the relics of Saint Neri and has one of the best barock desings.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3

    A former field of flowers, which was transformed into a place for executions.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4

    This is one of the biggest churches in the city with the famous Barberini chapel.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Piazza Navona

    Built on top of the stadium of the Emperor Domitian, with the fountain "Fontana dei Quattro Fiumi", by Bernini, and the church "Sant'Agnese in Agone", designed by Borromini.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6

    Designed by Borromini and build for Pope Innocent X. The Relics of Saint Agnes are kept here.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 7

    Church with most impressive paintings and vivid colors.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 8

    Church containing three masterpieces from Caravaggio and one from Guido Reni.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 9
    Pantheon

    One of the most iconic antique buildings, now transformed into a church. We do not enter the Pantheon.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • To enter the Churches, shoulders, back and knees have to be covered.
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Cancellation Policy

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