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Crypts & Catacombs

inc. Exclusive Access Alone 

in St. Agnes' Catacomb

Art restorer carefully retouching a religious icon painting of the Madonna and Child on a gilded panel in a Rome conservation studio.

Caravaggio Rome

Incl. Exclusive Access to a Restoration lab.

St. Louis of The French

St. Augustine

Cycle of St. Mathew

Visit to Caravaggio Restoration Lab

St. Agnes' Catacomb

St. Agnes' Catacomb

In Caravaggio’s Light

A private encounter with Rome’s most radical master.

Tailored Experiences,
Personally Arranged

Tailored for those who wish to see Rome through Caravaggio’s eyes, this private experience offers exclusive access and expert insight. 



Every detail is arranged with precision to create a journey that feels both intimate and extraordinary. 


Our team will assist you personally in arranging your private visit.

Caravaggio’s Rome, Reimagined

Step into the dramatic world of Caravaggio, the Baroque master whose life was as turbulent as his art. This private experience takes you through Rome’s streets and sanctuaries where his greatest works still hang in their original settings — raw, immediate, and as striking as when they were first unveiled.


Masterpieces in Their True Home

Gaze upon the Madonna dei Pellegrini in Sant’Agostino, Caravaggio’s daring portrayal of the sacred with startling realism, and follow the celebrated cycle of  St. Matthew at San Luigi dei Francesi, where chiaroscuro reshaped the language of painting. In these spaces, you’ll witness art not as a museum piece, but as it was intended — alive within its sacred frame.


Behind the Canvas: The Restoration Studio

Gain rare entry to a leading restoration lab, where masterpieces by Caravaggio, Raphael, and Tintoretto have been brought back from the brink of obscurity. Watch as experts employ delicate techniques, advanced imaging, and centuries of craft to preserve works for future generations. Here, art reveals not only its surface beauty but its hidden layers and secrets.


A Journey into Light and Legacy

This tour weaves together Caravaggio’s audacity, the timeless resonance of his paintings, and the painstaking care that keeps them alive. It is an encounter with genius, fragility, and endurance — the very essence of Rome’s artistic soul.

Few artists have captured the soul of Rome quite like Caravaggio. 


This tour offers a rare opportunity to see his masterpieces as he intended — in their original settings, guided by those who understand the light, drama, and humanity behind his genius.

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St. Agnes' Catacomb

Paths of Faith

A Private Journey Through 

Rome’s Sacred Crypts & Catacombs

A Spiritual Journey Through Time
Beneath Rome’s bustling streets lies a hidden world of devotion, resilience, and art. This exclusive experience guides you through catacombs and crypts that bear witness to the city’s earliest Christians — their struggles, triumphs, and enduring faith.


The Catacombs of St. Agnes
Enter a subterranean sanctuary where Rome’s Christians once found refuge. These catacombs, silent and solemn, speak of devotion in times of persecution. With exclusive after-hours access, the stillness heightens the sense of reverence as you trace the passageways once walked by mourners and martyrs.


The Mausoleum of Constantine’s Daughter
Step into the 4th century, when Christianity emerged from the shadows of suppression. The circular mausoleum of Constantine’s daughter, adorned with luminous mosaics, marks a turning point — the faith’s transformation from outlawed cult to imperial religion.


The Capuchin Crypt
Conclude in the Capuchin Crypt, where Franciscan friars turned mortality into art. Bones of their brethren form elaborate patterns across walls and ceilings, a striking meditation on life, death, and eternity. Here, devotion and artistry intertwine in a way both haunting and profoundly moving.


A Journey Beneath the Eternal City
This tour is a passage through Rome’s sacred depths, where faith and history converge. Each site offers not only a glimpse of the past but also a reflection on the universal search for meaning, memory, and transcendence.

Beneath Rome lies a world untouched by time — a network of crypts and catacombs that echo with faith and mystery. This tour offers a privileged glimpse into the city’s most profound stories, where silence speaks louder than history itself.

Tour Inquiry

This private experience is available exclusively through Roma Experience. Access is carefully arranged to ensure reverence, quiet, and thoughtful interpretation at each sacred site.

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