Rome Art Walking Tour Who Killed Caravaggio
Overview
About
Explore Rome's artistic treasures on a guided walking tour. Discover the intriguing story of Caravaggio's mysterious death.
What you'll do
What is included?
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
What is not included?
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers
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Itinerary
Rome Walking Tours Itinerary (2026 Guide) – What You'll See & Do
Explore the full itinerary for Rome Art Walking Tour Who Killed Caravaggio in Rome, Italy. This walking tours experience includes 7 stops over 1 day. Duration: 2 hours. Activity level: Extreme.
Here is the starting point
Piazza della Minerva
Piazza della Minerva, near the Pantheon, features Bernini's Elephant and Obelisk and the Gothic Basilica of Santa Maria sopra Minerva, built over an ancient temple to the goddess Minerva. This compact square beautifully blends Roman history with Baroque art.
Church of St. Louis of the French
San Luigi dei Francesi, near Piazza Navona in Rome, is famed for its stunning Contarelli Chapel, which houses three masterpieces by Caravaggio depicting the life of St. Matthew. This French national church dazzles with Baroque art and architecture, drawing visitors to marvel at Caravaggio’s dramatic style.
Sant'Agostino
Sant'Agostino, near Piazza Navona, dazzles with Caravaggio’s Madonna di Loreto and Raphael’s fresco of Isaiah, blending Renaissance art with Roman charm in a single stunning space.
Via di Pallacorda
Vicolo del Divino Amore
The house of Caravaggio's most scandalous model, Lena.
Vicolo del Divino Amore
The house of the most controversial baroque painter, Caravaggio.
Palazzo Borghese
- Palazzo Borghese, located near the Spanish Steps in Rome, is a Baroque palace once home to the influential Borghese family.
- Il Circolo della Caccia (The Hunting Club) was a secretive, elite club established in the 17th century by the Borghese family, centered in Palazzo Borghese. It was a gathering place for noblemen and intellectuals, where they would engage in discussions, art exhibitions, and private hunting activities. The club was known for its exclusivity, attracting the most influential figures of the time, and is often associated with the Borghese family's connection to the cultural and political elite.
This concludes the tour.
