Rome: In the Footsteps of Michelangelo Tour
Focus
What makes this tour Special
What to Expect
PRIVATE TOUR
Enjoy your tour with your own private tour expert at your party's disposal only
DURATION
2.5 hours
START TIME
09:00
PRIVATE DRIVER
Meet&Greet at your hotel/accomodation. Private Driver included throughout the tour
NOT AVAILABLE
Sunday
KID FRIENDLY
This tour is suitable for kids of all ages
WHEELCHAIRS
Wheelchairs may need to take a slightly alternative path through the city center.
- Official Private Guide
- Hotel Pick-up
- Drop Off back to your hotel/accomodation
Sites you’ll visit
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Porta Pia
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Santa Maria degli Angeli
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St. Peter in Chains
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Piazza del Campidoglio
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Santa Maria sopra Minerva
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Piazza Farnese
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Porta Pia is located within the Ancient 271-275 AD Aurelian walls. A famous gate of Rome that replaced the original gate which was in place when the walls surrounding it were erected. Porta Pia was designed by no other than the great Michelangelo in 1561.
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The Basilica is built within the ruins of the Roman Baths of Diocletian. The Ancient Roman Spa dates back to 306 AD and were the largest of imperial baths. The Basilica was constructed in the 16th century, following an original design by no other than Michelangelo but is largely a Baroque style Basilica due to other architects taking the lead in the design and style over the centuries.
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Located not so far from the Colosseum, the small Basilica is home to the infamous statue of Moses. Pope Julius the second, who commissioned the project to be Hand crafted in 1545 for his personal tomb, ironically died while Michelangelo was still in the carving process. The original building from 432 was designed to house the relic that so famously bounded Saint Peter while he was imprisoned in Jerusalem.
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One of the most famous squares of Rome is Piazza del Campidoglio, situated in front of the Palazzo Senatorio, the city hall of Rome! The square, originally designed by Michelangelo, is embellished with the copy of the only Roman bronze equestrian statue which survived from the ancient Roman time. Walking here means to get in touch with the old origins of the Eternal City!
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A church with a simple facade, but this basilica will surprise you with the beauties that are inside! You'll discover a chapel with gorgeous frescos from the Renaissance Age, important Catholic relics related to a saint and even tombs of the Medici Popes. This simple looking church from the outside is also home of a marvellous masterpiece, a marble Jesus sculpted by Michelangelo himself!
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Piazza Farnese has been embellished with the great Farnese palace since Renaissance times. Michelangelo was one of the architects who joined the project. If you come here you can understand how long is the history of Rome: a typical square of the city centre, next to Campo de Fiori where the local and traditional market could be found, that is embellished with a Renaissance palace and two enormous Roman fountains, originally located in the Caracalla’s Baths. Amazing.
Tour description
To follow in the footsteps of Michelangelo is to walk through the very heart of the Renaissance, to feel the passion of an artist who shaped the world with his hands and his vision.
We want to take you on that journey, to explore his masterpieces scattered throughout Rome, and to hear the stories of his incredible life. Your day will begin with a seamless hotel pick-up, as your private driver whisks you away on an unforgettable Michelangelo Private Tour.
Michelangelo was considered the greatest artist of his lifetime, a master sculptor, painter, and architect. While the Sistine Chapel may be his most famous work, he thought of himself primarily as a sculptor, and his genius is carved into the very stone of Rome.
Our exploration starts at Porta Pia, one of Michelangelo's final architectural works. We will then visit the Basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli, where you can see his brilliant conversion of an ancient Roman bathhouse into a soaring church. Strolling down charming cobblestone streets, we will reach San Pietro in Vincoli, the Church of St. Peter in Chains, to stand before the powerful sculpture of Moses.
Our walk continues to the magnificent Piazza del Campidoglio, a square designed by "The Master and Father of All the Arts." We will then head to the Basilica di Santa Maria Sopra Minerva to see his Cristo della Minerva, also known as the Risen Christ.
The tour concludes in Piazza Farnese, a beautiful square dominated by the impressive Farnese Palace, designed in part by the master himself. It is a day dedicated to the tragic and beautiful experience of humanity, as told by one of its greatest artists.
Useful information
Full Refund Cancellation Policy
The policies are included and non-optional.
- Dolce Vita policy is applied on all Standard Bookings placed more than 72 hours from the date of the event. We provide all our customers with Refundable Terms up to 72 hours from the date of the event for any reason. To apply for a refund including where your tour is cancelled or changed by Eyes of Rome®, please contact our customer service team at info@eyesofrome.com.
- Peace of Mind policy is applied on Selected Bookings and on all Bookings placed within 72 hours from the date of the event. We provide all our customers with Refundable Terms so if you are unable to attend your booking due to unforeseen circumstances outside of your control you may be entitled to a refund - please see our full set of Refundable Terms and Conditions here. To apply for a refund, please find the instructions on how to apply in the booking confirmation email you received after payment.
