Capitoline Museums & Baths of Diocletian

A marvelous visit to the oldest public Art Museum in the world and the largest bath complex ever built in Rome

Focus

What makes this tour Special

The Capitolini Museums are the first museum in the world! The Papal collection in 1734 opened to the "public" as place where art could be enjoyed by all and not only by the owners

Enjoy the wide art collection that inspired artists from all over the world in any time

Search for Michelangelo's landmarks in your itinerary and marvel at their harmonic beauty

What to Expect

PRIVATE TOUR

Enjoy your tour with your own private tour expert at your party's disposal only

DURATION

3 hours

START TIME

09:30 - 14:00

TRANSFER

Meet&Greet at your hotel/accomodation. Transfer to the tour site included

NOT AVAILABLE

Monday

KID FRIENDLY

This tour is suitable for kids of all ages

ENTRANCE TICKETS

Entrance tickets are included! Enjoy your tour!

What's Included

Blue badge certified tour private guide
Entrance ticket to Capitoline Museums
Reservation fees
One Way Transfer from your hotel/accomodation to the tour site

Not Included/ Optional Extras

Extras
Drop Off back to your hotel/accomodation after the tour (available upon request)

Sites you’ll visit

Capitoline Museums

Capitoline Museums

Not many people know that the Capitolini Museums were the result of the donation of the private collection of valuable bronzes by Pope Sixtus IV in 1471 to the citizens of Rome, a gesture that marked the birth of the first “public” museum in the world! The museumS are made up of two imposing buildings located on the Piazza del Campidoglio and house stunning art pieces from the Classic era and up to Caravaggio, Tintoretto and Rubens.

Tour description

Start your journey by visiting the Capitoline Museums, the oldest public art museum in the world, founded by Pope Sisto IV in 1471 with the donation of a collection of antique bronze statues. Follow the lead of your private guide and walk down the galleries of the museums to explore its impressive collections. Among the masterpieces housed within the museum, we’ll see the Lupa Capitolina, one of the iconic symbols of Rome. We will enter the Hall of the Emperors, the Hall of the Philosophers and the Hall of the Dying Gaul.

Full Refund Cancellation Policy

Eyes of Rome has two policies with full refund terms.
The policies are included and non-optional.

Dolce Vita policy is applied on all Standard Bookings placed more than 72 hours from the date of the event. We provide all our customers with Refundable Terms up to 72 hours from the date of the event for any reason. To apply for a refund including where your tour is cancelled or changed by Eyes of Rome®, please contact our customer service team at info@eyesofrome.com.
Peace of Mind policy is applied on Selected Bookings and on all Bookings placed within 72 hours from the date of the event. We provide all our customers with Refundable Terms so if you are unable to attend your booking due to unforeseen circumstances outside of your control you may be entitled to a refund - please see our full set of Refundable Terms and Conditions here. To apply for a refund, please find the instructions on how to apply in the booking confirmation email you received after payment.

Enhance your Experience

Baths of Caracalla

One of the few places you can still see an ancient structure’s full height – you’ll be transported to the 3rd century as you walk among this vast bath complex. You'll see where slaves loaded ancient furnaces to heat the water for the different pools of this amazingly still intact spa. You'll see mosaics that still decorate the pool floors, and even a game board used by bath visitors to pass the time while they soaked in the warm water. An extra fee will apply if transportation is requested. ** Please note admission tickets are not included and will be purchased on site.

Colosseum

No time to do a full Colosseum tour? Make it quick! Marvel at this epic engineering feat of the ancient Romans, one of the most amazing attractions of the Ancient World, and a highlight of any trip to Rome. Your guide will bring to life the stories of this iconic monument, its famed gladiators and the emperors who made it all happen. Visit the place where Romans once gathered to watch the gladiator games, battles with wild beasts, and according to legend, sea battles. Discover how the Colosseum, a massive stone amphitheater which seated an estimated 60,000 spectators, was built in only 8 years. Your guide will unlock fascinating stories of the design and construction, the political benefit, the fighters, and the eventual end of the games at the Colosseum.

Extra Hour

Give yourself the freedom to take it easy- add an extra hour to your tour. With a private guide, you set the pace! If you prefer to spend some extra time to learn more, see more, take more photos, or if you have a large group, adding an extra hour ensures a leisurely tour without rushing to fit everything you want to see into the normal 3 hours.

Pantheon

The Pantheon, this 2nd century tribute to All Gods and famed engineering marvel, has intrigued for ages - let your personal guide bring you back to the days of the emperors and gods when you visit this one-of-a-kind monument.

Piazza Navona and its Fountain of the Four Rivers

Reach with your Private guide the stunning Fountain of the Four Rivers located in Piazza Navona. The Fountain supports an ancient Egyptian obelisk over a hollowed-out rock, surmounted by four marble figures symbolizing four major rivers of the world. This fountain is one of the most spectacular works by Gianlorenzo Bernini, one of the most innovative architects and sculptors of the Baroque period. An extra fee will apply if transportation is requested.

Roman Piazzas

Together with your Private guide reach the ancient Porta Flaminia, one of the City Walls gates built between 271 AD and 275 AD in Rome. Access Piazza del Popolo: a large, elliptical square where the Obelisco Flaminio (Flaminio Obelisk) was placed in 1589 by Pope Sixtus V. The obelisk, was built at the time of the Pharaoh Ramesses II and brought to Rome under Emperor Augustus. Alternatively, discover the secrets of the Barberini Family and let your guide lead you to Piazza Barberini, distinguished by the spectacular Triton Fountain, a Baroque masterpiece sculpted by Bernini. An extra fee will apply if transportation is requested.

Teatro Marcello and Largo Argentina

Reveal the ancient secrets you won’t find at the Forum with this extension! Walk through the Teatro Marcello, conceived by Caesar and built by Augustus, which certainly served as the blue-print for the later and more famous Colosseum. Then visit the Jewish Ghetto and end in the Area Sacra of Largo Argentina where you will learn about Julius Caesar's dramatic final moments. An extra fee will apply if transportation is requested.

The Mouth of Truth

See the Bocca della Verità (Mouth of Truth) and the Secret Keyhole of the Knights of Malta. Relive the moment from Roman Holiday by putting your hand into the Mouth of Truth and see if it bites you! Next, you'll be delighted to peek through the keyhole and see the secret garden around the view of the dome of St. Peter's Basilica! An extra fee will apply if transportation is requested.

Trajan's Market and Forum

See the world’s first shopping mall in Trajan’s 2nd century “new” Roman Forum. See how history was recorded on the triumphal column, which documents the most important battles as well as marks the original height of the hill that was cleared to make way for the new construction. This marvel of Roman engineering will surprise and delight.

Trastevere

Lose yourself in Trastevere’s charming streets and lively piazzas. You’ll immediately see why this unique neighborhood is a favorite for visitors and locals alike. You'll find many bars and restaurants nestled in the curving alleys - a great place to end your day of tours and have a bite to eat!

Trevi Fountain

Tucked away in a small piazza, this beautiful baroque fountain attracts thousands of visitors each year. Rome’s largest fountain was designed by Nicola Salvi in 1732, completed by Giuseppe Pannini in 1762, and depicts Neptune's chariot being led by Tritons with seahorses. Follow the tradition and throw in a coin to ensure your return to the Eternal City! An extra fee will apply if transportation is requested.

Vittoriano

See the magnificent Vittorio Emanuele II Monument overlooking Piazza Venezia and then climb to the top for a bird’s-eye view of the Forum.

Headsets

Add headsets to your tour to improve your party's comfort.

Extra 30 Minutes

Add an extra 1/2 hour to your tour. With a private guide, you set the pace! If you prefer to spend some extra time to learn more, see more, take more photos, or if you have a large group, adding an extra 30 minutes ensures a leisurely tour without rushing to fit everything you want to see into the normal 3 hours.

Driver Service in Rome at your disposal

Enjoy the luxury of being able to sit back and relax while your private driver will be at your disposal for any transfers between the sites during your tour.

Baths of Diocletian

The Baths of Diocletian are one of the four sites of the National Roman Museum. The magnificent structure of the bath, the largest in Ancient Rome, was built between the years 298 and 306 A.D. As well as holding the traditional pools of water at various temperatures (calidarium, frigidarium and tepidarium), the bath also included a central hall, an open-air swimming pool and many other rooms which were put to various uses. Today, the bath is taken up mainly by the Museum of Epigraphy which collects and conserves written texts on various themes from the eighth century B.C. to the fourth century A.D.

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