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Renaissance Scarlet Ladies Tour: Caravaggio's and Borgia's Women

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Up to 24 hours before the start time
Duration: 3 hours
Service animals welcome

Welcome, to the most scandalous, jaw-dropping, and utterly fascinating walking tour you never knew you needed! Forget the dry history lectures—this is a tour about the women who made Renaissance Italy sizzle.

We will dive deep into the world of Renaissance courtesans, scarlet ladies who played a significant role in the politics of Renaissance Europe. Think of them as muses who inspired some of the greatest artists in history. These women weren’t just beautiful; they were resourceful.

You will meet seven unforgettable women, each immortalized in paintings by Caravaggio and Raphael. These weren’t just pretty faces—they were trendsetters, intellectuals, poets, and, in some cases, royal game-changers. Their lives were filled with passion, intrigue, and, of course, a little scandal (okay, a lot of scandal).

Expect stories of dangerous ambition and a society that couldn’t decide whether to adore or condemn these women—so naturally, it did both.

Trust me, history has never been this juicy.

What's included

  • Guided tour

What's not included

    What's not included
    • Halfway through of the storytelling walking tour, there is chance to make a stop in a Snack Bar but the cost is not included in the tour

    Tour available in your selected language

    English

    Additional information

    Wheelchair accessible

    Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

    Service animals allowed

    Public transportation options are available nearby

    Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

    Location

    Departure point

    Basilica of St Mark Evangelist at Campidoglio, Palazzo Venezia, Piazza di S. Marco 48, Roma, 00186
    The meeting point for this tour is adjacent to Piazza Venezia. In this piazza, you will see Rome's biggest monument. The locals call it the Wedding Cake Monument, although its proper name is the Victorian. Facing it, you will find our meeting point, Basilica San Marco, on your right.

    End point

    Piazza Farnese, 44, Piazza Farnese 44, Roma, 00186
    The Scarlet Ladies walking tour ends in Piazza Farnese, a very central location adjacent to Campo de' Fiori square and very close to Piazza Navona too. Nearby the ending point of this tour there's a taxi stand, as well as many bus stops.

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