A genius life: Gian Lorenzo Bernini, the artist of the Popes provided by Joy of Rome Tours
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- Face masks required for travellers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Updated 09/11/20 Safety precautions are provided by the property and are not checked by Tripadvisor for accuracy.
Updated 09/11/20 Safety precautions are provided by the property and are not checked by Tripadvisor for accuracy.
Overview
A private tour leaded by a official art historian guide to discover the life of a genius!
The exploration of the works of Gian Lorenzo Bernini, and their evolution over the years will be an opportunity to retrace the events of his private life, to get to know the man behind the artist, and discover frailty, strengths, his determination, his courage and, sometimes…his tendency to bully, too!
The tour will cover:
- Spanish steps
- Piazza Barberini
- Santa Maria della Vittoria (Ecstasy of Saint Teresa)
- Santa Maria sopra Minerva
- Sant'Andrea delle Fratte
- Piazza Navona
Itinerary
- You'll start atChiesa di Santa Maria della VittoriaVia Venti Settembre, 17, 00187 Roma RM, ItalyYour guide will wait outside the church of Santa Maria della Vittoria with a sign saying JOY OF ROME. Closest metro station: REPUBBLICASee address & details
- 1Santa Maria della VittoriaStop: 20 minutesSee details
- 2Piazza BarberiniStop: 20 minutesSee details
- 3Basilica di Sant'Andrea delle FratteStop: 20 minutesSee details
- 4Santa Maria Sopra MinervaStop: 20 minutesSee details
- 5Piazza NavonaStop: 20 minutesSee details
- You'll end atPiazza NavonaPiazza Navona, 00186 Roma RM, ItalySee address & details
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Important Information
Departure Point
Chiesa di Santa Maria della Vittoria, Via Venti Settembre, 17, 00187 Roma RM, Italy
Duration
2–3 hours
Return Details
Piazza Navona, 00186 Roma RM, Italy
Inclusions
- THE TOUR INCLUDES:
- Spanish steps
- Piazza Barberini
- Santa Maria della Vittoria (Ecstasy of Saint Teresa)
- Santa Maria sopra Minerva (Monument to Sister Maria Raggi and Monument of Cardinal Pimentel)
- Sant'Andrea delle Fratte
- Piazza Navona
Exclusions
- food and extras if you'd like to have some during the tour
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Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- NOTES: For religious places, an appropriate clothing is required (please cover shoulders and knees)
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Most travellers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
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- Free Cancellation up to 24 hours in advance
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- Piazza Navona
- Santa Maria Sopra Minerva
- Piazza Barberini
- Santa Maria della Vittoria
- Basilica di Sant'Andrea delle Fratte
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