Caravaggio Walking Tour

Few people's lives have involved the same blend of mystery, murder, and genius as the master Caravaggio. On this tour, you will see his best work, learn about the interesting stories of his life, and be transported back to Rome at the time. Caravaggio was very much the bad boy of Baroque Rome. Famous as much for the number of times he was arrested as for his exquisite and often controversial paintings. He once threw a plate of hot artichokes in a waiter's face for bringing him the 'wrong ones' and would often swagger about town showing off his sword looking for a duel – which was illegal!
But Caravaggio had charm and charisma. He was in high demand as a painter, which suited him as he could roll up a canvas whilst on the run from the law. He is most famous for the dramatic contrasts of dark and light in his paintings – the technique called chiaroscuro.
Your tour will take you around the Rome that Caravaggio knew. Today, one of his paintings will sell for millions – but Caravaggio was always hard up because of his tendency for late-night carousing!
Duration: 3 hours