Palazzo Massimo National Roman Museum and Diocletian's Baths Private Tour
Explore the treasures of Ancient Rome, including wall-paintings from the Villa of Empress Livia and visit Diocletian's Baths.
Tour Features
Local Guide
Certified Official Guide
Tour Languages
English, Italian
Duration
2 hours and 30 minutes
Tour Size Options
Private
Skip the Line
And save time
Itinerary
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Palazzo Massimo, officially known as Palazzo Massimo alle Terme, is one of Rome's most important museums, dedicated to classical antiquities. It is part of the National Roman Museum and houses a vast collection of ancient Roman art, including sculptures, frescoes, mosaics, coins, and other archaeological treasures that span centuries of Roman history.
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Tour Details
Full Description
Housed in beautiful Palazzo Massimo, the National Roman Museum displays one of the richest collections of classical art, including ancient sculptures, magnificent Roman mosaics, and original frescoes from the Villa of Empress Livia. Skip long lines with your fast-access tickets and head straight inside to explore the museum’s treasures. You will see the highlights such as the “Boxer at Rest” the “Discus Thrower”, the “Sleeping Hermaphrodite”, the unique collection of ancient Roman calendars, and many more. Our expert guide will teach you about art and history and give you insight into the ancient culture and daily lives of Romans.
Then, we will visit the Diocletian Baths, the largest bath complex in Ancient Rome, commissioned by Emperor Diocletian in 298 AD. It was twice as large as the famous Baths of Caracalla and could accommodate up to 3000 people at one time. With our guide, you will discover the Ancient bath system, learn about the historic bathing culture in the Roman Empire, and see how this complex has been transformed into the Basilica of St. Mary of the Angels, designed by Michelangelo.
What is Included
- Included:
- Included: Specialized licensed guide
- Included: Private tour
- Included: Skip-the-line
Meeting Point
The tour starts at Palazzo Massimo, Largo di Villa Peretti, 2, 00185 Roma RM. View on Google Maps
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