Enjoy a 1.5-hour tour of one of the most historic and art-rich areas of Rome, led by a top-rated guide. Your journey begins at Santa Maria Sopra Minerva, the headquarters of the Dominican Order. Built atop the ancient Temple of Minerva, the church is a treasure trove of history, hosting the tombs of Popes, artists, and saints.

Inside, you’ll marvel at masterpieces by Michelangelo, Bernini, and Antoniazzo Romano, along with a breathtaking series of frescoes by Filippino Lippi. You’ll visit the grave of Pope Urban VII, known for the shortest papacy in history, and the funerary monuments of Popes Leo X and Clement VII, who grappled with the challenges of the Protestant Reformation. The church also holds the tomb of Saint Catherine of Siena and Beato Angelico, the renowned painter and saint. Just steps away, you’ll pass the Dominican convent where Galileo was tried in the 17th century and see shops where the clergy and Popes source their ceremonial garments, as well as the school for Vatican ambassadors.

A short walk brings you to the Pantheon, the best-preserved temple of Ancient Rome and an architectural masterpiece that inspired buildings like the Jefferson Memorial in Washington, D.C., and the Pantheon of Paris. With the help of iPads and multimedia tools, your guide will unveil the secrets of this iconic structure, including its perfect proportions, grand marble columns, and awe-inspiring dome—a marvel of engineering. You’ll visit the tombs of Raphael, the celebrated Renaissance painter, and Queen Margherita, who lent her name to the famous pizza. This tour promises a captivating mix of art, history, and architecture—a must-see experience in Rome!