Bernini's Ecstasy of Saint Teresa Guided Tour

Explore a guided tour dedicated to Bernini's Ecstasy of Saint Teresa inside one of Rome's lesser-known churches.

Getting started

Begin by using your entry ticket to access the church where the Ecstasy of Saint Teresa is kept. Join your guide at the designated gathering point inside, then move together toward the chapel that houses Bernini's work. After a short orientation, the guided tour sets off, focusing on a single, in-depth stop rather than multiple locations across the city.

What to expect

Ecstasy of Saint Teresa and lesser-known Roman church

This experience centers on the Ecstasy of Saint Teresa sculpture by Gian Lorenzo Bernini, located within a quieter church in Rome that many visitors overlook. Your time here is devoted to observing the artwork up close and understanding its setting, including the connection to a controversial film linked to the Vatican.

Features

• A highlight of the visit is the chance to admire one of Bernini's most wonderful works, the Ecstasy of Saint Teresa, and to discover the secrets of the sculpture that are not obvious at first glance. Your guide helps you experience a journey into an unknown world by pointing out details that change how you see the scene.
• With the included entry ticket, you access one of Rome's lesser-known churches, taking the opportunity to visit a place that stays off most standard itineraries yet holds major baroque art.
• The guided tour leads you to the spot where one of the most controversial films in the history of the Vatican was filmed, explaining how this location became part of that story and why it remains discussed today.
• Throughout the guided tour, your guide connects the church, the Ecstasy of Saint Teresa sculpture, and the film history, so you understand how this single space brings together art, religion, and cinema.