The World’s First Museum: Rome’s Iconic Art at Capitoline Museums

Duration2h - 3h

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesGerman, Portuguese, English, Italian, French, Spanish

Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Embark on a 2-hour private customisable tour of the Capitoline Museums, home to some of Rome's most iconic masterpieces. Start at the stunning Piazza del Campidoglio, designed by Michelangelo, and customise your museum route to explore treasures like the Capitoline She-Wolf and the Equestrian Statue of Marcus Aurelius. Your guide will share fascinating stories behind these masterpieces and reveal how Roman mythology and history shaped the art. Explore the underground galleries and enjoy stunning views of the Roman Forum from the museum’s balcony. Extend your tour with a 40-minute visit to the Monument to Victor Emmanuel II for 360-degree panoramic views of the city. This private tour offers a personalized experience of the Capitoline Museums, combining remarkable art, captivating stories, and breathtaking views

Options

Tour in German

Duration: 2 hours: Select this option is for a 2-hr private guided tour of the Capitoline Museums with a German-speaking guide.

Tour in French

Duration: 2 hours: Select this option is for a 2-hr private guided tour of the Capitoline Museums with a French-speaking guide.

Spanish Tour with Monument

Private Tour + Monument : This option for a private guided tour of the Capitoline Museums and the Monument of Victor Emmanuel II in Spanish
Duration: 2 hours 40 minutes
Access to Panoramic Terrace: The ticket for the elevator in order to access the Panoramic Terrace is included in this tour

Tour in English

Duration: 2 hours: Select this option is for a 2-hr private guided tour of the Capitoline Museums with a English-speaking guide.

French Tour with Monument

Private Tour + Monument : This option for a private guided tour of the Capitoline Museums and the Monument of Victor Emmanuel II in French
Duration: 2 hours 40 minutes
Access to Panoramic Terrace: The ticket for the elevator in order to access the Panoramic Terrace is included in this tour

Tour in Portuguese

Duration: 2 hours: Select this option is for a 2-hr private guided tour of the Capitoline Museums with a Portuguese-speaking guide.

Portuguese Tour with Monument

Private Tour + Monument : This option for a private guided tour of the Capitoline Museums and the Monument of Victor Emmanuel II in Portuguese
Duration: 2 hours 40 minutes
Access to Panoramic Terrace: The ticket for the elevator in order to access the Panoramic Terrace is included in this tour

German Tour with Monument

Private Tour + Monument : This option for a private guided tour of the Capitoline Museums and the Monument of Victor Emmanuel II in German
Duration: 2 hours 40 minutes
Access to Panoramic Terrace: The ticket for the elevator in order to access the Panoramic Terrace is included in this tour

English Tour with Monument

Private Tour + Monument : This option for a private guided tour of the Capitoline Museums and the Monument of Victor Emmanuel II in English
Duration: 2 hours 40 minutes
Access to Panoramic Terrace: The ticket for the elevator in order to access the Panoramic Terrace is included in this tour

Tour in Italian

Duration: 2 hours: Select this option is for a 2-hr private guided tour of the Capitoline Museums with a Italian-speaking guide.

Italian Tour with Monument

Private Tour + Monument: This option for a private guided tour of the Capitoline Museums and the Monument of Victor Emmanuel II in Italian
Duration: 2 hours 40 minutes
Access to Panoramic Terrace: The ticket for the elevator in order to access the Panoramic Terrace is included in this tour

Tour in Spanish

Duration: 2 hours: Select this option is for a 2-hr private guided tour of the Capitoline Museums with a Spanish-speaking guide.

What's included

Headsets to hear the guide clearly
Expert live guide
Entry fees to the Capitoline Museums
Guided tour of the Monument to Victor Emmanuel II and elevator to access the Terrace (if selected)

The tour of the Victor Emmanuel Monument and its Panoramic Terrace are only included if chosen
Food and drinks
Optional gratuities
Pickup and drop-off

What to expect

Musei Capitolini
2h · Admission ticket included

Begin your adventure at Piazza del Campidoglio, where you’ll admire Michelangelo’s clever design of the piazza before exploring the Capitoline Museums. Inside the museum, discover iconic works like the Capitoline She-Wolf, the Dying Gaul, and the Equestrian Statue of Marcus Aurelius. Your guide will share the myths and history behind these pieces and will tell you how Roman myths and legends inspired artists like Bernini. Continue through underground galleries for stunning views of the Roman Forum from the museum’s balcony.
40m · Admission ticket included

Extend your tour with a 40-minute visit to the Monument to Victor Emmanuel II. Learn about Italy’s modern 20th-century history and take the glass elevator up to the Panoramic Terrace for 360-degree panoramic views of Rome.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet us at the statue of Marco Aurelio in the centre of Piazza del Campidoglio. Your guide will be holding a yellow sign with Touriks written on it. Please be at the meeting point 5 minutes before the starting time

End point

Meet us at the statue of Marco Aurelio in the centre of Piazza del Campidoglio. Your guide will be holding a yellow sign with Touriks written on it. Please be at the meeting point 5 minutes before the starting time

Additional information

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Pets are not allowed into the museums
Large luggage, weapons or sharp objects are not allowed into the museums
A guided tour of the Monument to Victor Emmanuel II is not included, unless specifically chosen during purchase. As such, also the entrance fees to the elevator to access the Panoramic Terrace are not included and are only included if the option for the 40-minute tour to the Monument to Victor Emmanuel II is chosen during purchase
If you choose to extend your tour with the optional visit to the Monument to Victor Emmanuel II, please note that the itinerary may vary. Depending on the schedule, you may begin your visit at the Capitoline Museums and proceed to the Monument to Victor Emmanuel II, or vice versa
It’s recommended to have a moderate level of fitness to join this tour as there is a moderate amount of walking involved

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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