Free Tour of Baroque Rome: Art, History, and Scandals of the 17th Century

On a wonderful stroll through Rome’s historic center, we’ll discover together the secret spots linked to the adventurous lives of the leading Italian artists who lived and worked in the city during the golden age of the Baroque! We’ll see not only the main squares with their masterpieces, but also the hidden streets and buildings linked to their secret lives! Fights, secrets, blood, passion, rivalries, and scandals are all part of the story!

We’ll start at the Triton Fountain, then head toward the Academy of San Luca in the footsteps of Gian Lorenzo Bernini… and his eventful life! We’ll admire the world-famous Trevi Fountain and then continue on foot to Piazza di Pietra, where Ancient Rome resurfaces alongside the story of Emperor Hadrian. We’ll return to the Baroque era and the Church of St. Ignatius with its breathtaking frescoes, before reaching the magnificent Pantheon. In just a few minutes, we’ll be in the splendid Piazza Navona to learn about the great rivalry between two famous sculptors: Bernini and Borromini! The tour ends in front of the House of Fiammetta, one of the most interesting and underappreciated women in Italian history!