Saints, Heretics and the Inquisition
Saints, Heretics and the Inquisition
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.
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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 minutesSanta Maria in Vallicella
Church containing the relics of Saint Neri and has one of the best barock desings.
20 minutesPiazza di Campo de' Fiori
A former field of flowers, which was transformed into a place for executions.
20 minutesSant'Andrea della Valle
This is one of the biggest churches in the city with the famous Barberini chapel.
20 minutesPiazza 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 minutesChiesa di Sant'Agnese in Agone
Designed by Borromini and build for Pope Innocent X. The Relics of Saint Agnes are kept here.
20 minutesChiesa di Santa Maria dell'Anima
Church with most impressive paintings and vivid colors.
20 minutesChurch of St. Louis of the French
Church containing three masterpieces from Caravaggio and one from Guido Reni.
20 minutesPantheon
One of the most iconic antique buildings, now transformed into a church.
30 minutesIncluded
- Tour Guide
Good to Know
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Most travelers can participate
- To enter the Churches, shoulders, back and knees have to be covered.
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required for travelers
- COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.