Semi Private Art Tour: Michelangelo, Bernini & Borromini
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Informazioni
Take a semi-private art tour and discover the masterpieces of Michelangelo, Bernini, and Borromini.
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Cosa è incluso?
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
Cosa non è incluso?
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- 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.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers
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Itinerario
Rome Culinary Tours Itinerary (2026 Guide) – What You'll See & Do
Explore the full itinerary for Semi Private Art Tour: Michelangelo, Bernini & Borromini in Rome, Italy. This culinary tours experience includes 5 stops over 1 day. Duration: 2 hours. Activity level: Light.
Ecco il punto di partenza
San Pietro in Vincoli
San Pietro in Vincoli, a Roman Catholic church in Rome, is renowned for housing Michelangelo's iconic statue of Moses, which is part of Pope Julius II's tomb. Originally built in the fifth century to preserve the chains of Saint Peter, the basilica stands out not only for its remarkable artistry and Michelangelo's impressive sculpture but also for its distinctive character that sets it apart from other Roman churches, making it a significant site for art and history enthusiasts.
Piazza del Campidoglio
On our Italian art tour, after visiting the Basilica of San Pietro in Vincoli to admire Michelangelo's Moses, we will proceed to Campidoglio, or Monte Capitolino, one of Rome's seven hills, designed by Michelangelo in the 16th century at the request of Pope Paul III to impress Emperor Charles V. Following this, we will visit the stunning Piazza Navona, renowned for its three magnificent fountains, including Bernini's famous Fountain of the Four Rivers, and the Church of Sant'Agnese in Agone, before concluding our tour at Piazza di Spagna, where we will focus on the Barcaccia fountain amid the iconic Spanish Steps.
Piazza Navona
Piazza Navona, renowned as one of Rome's most stunning squares, features three captivating fountains, with the centerpiece being The Fountain of the Four Rivers, crafted by Bernini under Pope Innocent X's commission. This magnificent fountain symbolizes the four major rivers of the world: the Nile, the Ganges, the Danube, and the Rio de la Plata, showcasing Bernini's masterful blend of art and architecture.
Chiesa di Sant'Agnese in Agone
In Piazza Navona, along with the iconic Fountain of the Four Rivers designed by Bernini, you'll also encounter the stunning Church of Sant’Agnese in Agone, whose facade was masterfully designed by Borromini, creating a striking architectural dialogue between these two renowned artists.
Fontana della Barcaccia
That is not accurate, the church that is located exactly in front of Bernini's fountain, is actually Sant'Agnese in Agone's facade was actually designed by Gian Lorenzo Bernini, not Borromini, and was designed in Baroque style, however the interior's architecture, is the work of both Francesco Borromini and Bernini.
Questo conclude il tour.
