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

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 views of the city. This private tour offers a personalized experience of the Capitoline Museums, combining remarkable art, captivating stories, and breathtaking views

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.

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. Finish with a coffee, reflecting on the city’s beauty and history.

• 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

• English Tour with Monument
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  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
  Starting point:
  Monument to Victor Emmanuel II, Piazza Venezia, 00186 Roma RM, Italy
• Italian Tour with Monument
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  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
  Starting point:
  Monument to Victor Emmanuel II, Piazza Venezia, 00186 Roma RM, Italy
• Tour in Spanish
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  Duration: 2 hours: Select this option is for a 2-hr private guided tour of the Capitoline Museums with a Spanish-speaking guide.
• Spanish Tour with Monument
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  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
  Starting point:
  Monument to Victor Emmanuel II, Piazza Venezia, 00186 Roma RM, Italy
• Tour in French
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  Duration: 2 hours: Select this option is for a 2-hr private guided tour of the Capitoline Museums with a French-speaking guide.
• German Tour with Monument
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  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
  Starting point:
  Monument to Victor Emmanuel II, Piazza Venezia, 00186 Roma RM, Italy
• Tour in English
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  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
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  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
  Starting point:
  Monument to Victor Emmanuel II, Piazza Venezia, 00186 Roma RM, Italy
• Tour in German
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  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 Italian
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  Duration: 2 hours: Select this option is for a 2-hr private guided tour of the Capitoline Museums with a Italian-speaking guide.
• Tour in Portuguese
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  Duration: 2 hours: Select this option is for a 2-hr private guided tour of the Capitoline Museums with a Portuguese-speaking guide.

• Headsets to hear the guide clearly
• A coffee/cappuccino at the Monument to Victor Emmanuel terrace-bar (only if this tour is selected)
• 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

- Please be at the meeting point 5 minutes before the starting time - This tour is subject to weather conditions. If canceled you will be given the option of an alternative date or a full refund - For environmental reasons, it is preferable that you bring your own earphones and do not print your voucher. We will provide earphones in case you forget yours - We suggest you do not trash your empty bottle of water since you can refill it everywhere in Rome for free - 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 - This tour operates in all weathers

Please be advised..

• This Tour is Provided by TOURIKS.
• Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Rome.
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
• For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
• Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
• Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.