Saints, Heretics and the Inquisition

3 Reviews Rome, Italy

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3 to 4 Hours

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Offered in: German, English, Spanish

Overview

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

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On the side of Castel Sant'Angelo.

Start time

09:00 AM

End Point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Basilica di San Giovanni Battista dei Fiorentini

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

20 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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

20 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Campo de' Fiori

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

20 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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

20 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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

Chiesa di Sant'Agnese in Agone

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

20 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Chiesa di Santa Maria dell'Anima

Church with most impressive paintings and vivid colors.

20 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Church of St. Louis of the French

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

20 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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.
This is a walking tour

Operated by Treasures of Rome

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

Product code: 199122P2