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Rome Art Tour: From Michelangelo to Street Art

Once upon the time the Renaissance and baroque styles of art were considered contemporary. Let’s take a look at Rome’s hidden ancient artworks and present-day street art by meeting an artist manager and a famous street artist.
Duration 2 hours
Private tour available in French, English, Spanish, German, Italian
Private tour pricing from 28 EUR per person
Group tour available in French, English, Spanish, German, Italian
Group tour pricing from 28 EUR per person
This activity was great ! I booked it with a friend of mine. Francesca picked us with her car and she brought us to the coolest places in Rome. Not only did we enjoy Rome's streetart with Francesca and her artist friend, we also enjoyed historical secrets about Rome from our two born-and-raised in Rome hosts. Francesca and the artist are so friendly and generous we felt like spending an evening with friends : we ate the best tiramisu in town, and ended the evening having a drink altogether :-) We really hope to see them again sometime ! Don't overthink it : book this activity and enjoy the real Rome !

Highlights

Michelangelo – the guy who couldn’t stand painting!

Caravaggio – the painter who turned down a lucrative job because the subject was boring

The Vatican – discover its hidden secrets

Castel Sant'Angelo – a place of murders

Pasolini – the bourgeois film director who liked slums

Pigneto – from a slum to a bohemian district

Largo Argentina – Julius Caesar's last words

Maupal – the local street artist who got the Pope’s approval

Description

What do artists do all day long? Discover the magic of Renaissance art and local street art by meeting Maupal – the street artist behind some of the most famous murals in Rome.

You’ll hear fun stories about the city’s social and art scenes, from the bizarre lifestyles of Michelangelo and Caravaggio to the hidden secrets of Pasolini’s eye in Pigneto and the world-famous Super-Pope mural, which was promoted by the Vatican on Twitter!

You’ll also learn how artists find inspiration and about the creative process. Curious?

We’ll walk the path of the Renaissance and baroque periods, passing many open-air monuments and fountains. Starting in Borgo Pio, we’ll make our way from St. Peter's Basilica to Castel Sant'Angelo, Via Giulia, Piazza Navona, the Pantheon and to wherever your curiosity leads us!

The itinerary will be customised according to your interests and preferences.

What’s included & not included

Enthusiastic and engaging local guide

A great adventure!

Culture

Joy

Rain and sad feelings

Meeting point

Borgo Pio

Reviews from travelers (4)

5.00/5
This activity was great ! I booked it with a friend of mine. Francesca picked us with her car and she brought us to the coolest places in Rome. Not only did we enjoy Rome's streetart with Francesca and her artist friend, we also enjoyed historical secrets about Rome from our two born-and-raised in Rome hosts. Francesca and the artist are so friendly and generous we felt like spending an evening with friends : we ate the best tiramisu in town, and ended the evening having a drink altogether :-) We really hope to see them again sometime ! Don't overthink it : book this activity and enjoy the real Rome !
My boyfriend and I went on this tour and had a great time! We felt like we got a really good idea for Rome and saw some things we may not have without Francesca. She was very nice and knowledgeable, it felt like we were hanging out with a good friend the whole time! After the art walk, we got some delicious tirimasu and drinks, it was the perfect ending. Highly recommended!
You need to do this tour!!! It was the highlight of our day. We learned so much and not only about street art. Francesca is a licensed guide and explained so many untold stories about Michelangelo and the Sistine Chapel or how to identify difference in building architecture in Rome. We started at her place near the Vatican where she welcomed us with cold beers and soft drinks. We then did a tour in the neighborhood. Francesca has been so flexible and patient with us. On top of spending a great time with her, we invited her over for dinner and went partying that night. This just says how such a nice person she is. You won't regret :)
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