Rome: Saints, Heretics and the Inquisition Historical Tour

Immerse yourself in the wonders of Rome on this historical tour. Explore the veneration of saints, the dark history of the Inquisition, and iconic landmarks like the Pantheon.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • 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.
What's Included
  • Experienced local tour guide
  • Complimentary map and itinerary
Additional Information

What can this tour offer you?
Dive into the Rome rich in miracles, saints, and the Roman Inquisition. Witness the juxtaposition of revered saints and the worldly aspect of the erstwhile Papal States.

Main Features:

The tour introduces you to the Church of San Giovanni dei Fiorentini, the final resting place of Maestro Borromini.

Next, explore the renowned Campo de’Fiori. Once a meadow of blossoms, it later became a site of executions.

Experience the charm of ‘Sant’Andrea della Valle’, particularly its Barberini chapel.

Then, get a taste of ‘Piazza Navona’, featuring the ‘Fontana dei Quattro Fiumi’ fountain by Bernini and the ‘Sant’Agnese in Agone’ church, designed by Borromini.

Later on, we tour the colorful church ‘Santa Maria delle Anima’ and ‘San Luigi dei Francesi’, home to some notable paintings by Caravaggio and Guido Reni.

Finally, the tour culminates at the glorious ‘Pantheon’ and takes you to the former hub of the Roman Inquisition.

  • To enter the Churches, shoulders, back and knees have to be covered.
  • This is a walking tour
Location
St. Angelo Bridge
Ponte Sant'Angelo
On the side of Castel Sant'Angelo.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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L6811cecharlesl
Jun 15, 2022
Fascinating insights into Rome's history - This was one of our favorite tours in Rome and highly recommended for anyone with an interest in the history of Rome’s churches, their architects and artists, their founders, and the symbology/iconography of their interiors. You also learn about the many feuds and disputes among Rome’s ancient families, along with some local ghosts and legends. Our tour guide provided great insight and details into the history of Catholic Rome. You quickly learn that nothing in the churches is “art for art’s sake,” every painting, mosaic, statue, and symbol (along with their arrangement) is there to make a theological or often political point. It was a fascinating 3.5 hour walk among many churches that are off the average tourist itinerary and in parts of the city we had not previously visited. I do need to stress that this is a specialty tour. For those who have an interest in this subject, I can’t think of a better way to spend a morning.
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Alisonevans1212
Feb 28, 2020
An authentic experience - I had a wonderful time on the tour with Roberto and a small group. He is very knowledgeable and can adjust the tour very well to the groups interest and languages. Very impressive! The tour was thoughtfully planned, and each church we visited was extremely unique and beautiful. If you are Christian/Catholic I would highly suggest this tour over the more general touristic ones. You will experience relics of the saints, and artistic masterpieces containing biblical themes. Everything was breathtaking, I would certainly take another tour!
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