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

Rome, Italy

2 to 3 hours (approx.)
Group discounts
Offered in: English

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Overview

Discover Rome’s artistic treasures on a private tour of the Capitoline Museums, starting at Michelangelo’s Piazza del Campidoglio. Explore masterpieces like the Equestrian Statue of Marcus Aurelius and the Capitoline She-Wolf while uncovering the myths and history that inspired them. End with unbeatable views of the Roman Forum, with the option to extend your tour for panoramic city vistas at the Monument to Victor Emmanuel II.

Customize your Capitoline Museums tour
Enjoy stunning Roman Forum views from the museum’s balcony
Hear expert stories linking Roman art with mythology and history
Explore underground galleries with expert guide

What's Included

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)
Headsets to hear the guide clearly

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

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Capitoline Museums
Piazza del Campidoglio, 1, 00186 Roma RM, Italy
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

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Musei Capitolini

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Monument to Victor Emmanuel II

40 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Infant seats available
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
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
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate