Welcome to the world’s first museum! The Capitoline Museums (plural because it's in four buildings atop one of Rome's famous Seven Hills) has a fascinating collection of art and artifacts all telling the fascinating history of Rome.
What Makes This Tour Special
Visitors can enjoy the stunning views of the Roman Forum and the city of Rome from the museum's terrace. The museums also offer temporary exhibitions that feature works from other prestigious institutions, enhancing the visitor experience.
A chance to view one of the most important collections of ancient Roman art in the world.
Access to the beautiful Piazza del Campidoglio, designed by Michelangelo.
The opportunity to explore multiple buildings that each offer unique perspectives on Roman history.
Historical Background
The Capitoline Museums were founded in 1471, making them the world's first public museum. They are located on the Capitoline Hill, which has been a center of political and religious life in Rome for centuries. The museums are housed in several historic buildings, showcasing an extensive collection of art and antiquities that reflect the city's storied past.
Begin your tour with a visit to the Colosseum through a special group entrance. Walk the path of ancient gladiators and enjoy a unique 360° view of the monument. Feel the atmosphere of ancient Rome as the guide describes the past events that were witnessed by over 50,000 spectators. Visit the Roman Forum, where old governmental buildings stand as silent witnesses to history. Explore the Forum Magnum, once a lively marketplace, and discover the everyday life of ancient Romans. End your tour at Palatine Hill and look at panoramic views of the Circus Maximus, where chariots once raced.
Get ready to discover the beauty and history of the Vatican on this tour, where standing in long lines won't take away from your chance to experience this angelic place. Look at the extensive art collections of the Renaissance period, highly valued by the Catholic Church, holding great historical and artistic significance. Inside the Vatican Museum, see the most interesting rooms and detailed galleries. Including The Gallery of Maps, with its rich paintings. The Sistine Chapel, in the center of the Vatican, lets you look at its famous ceiling. Here, Michelangelo's artwork will draw your attention, showing the artist's remarkable talent.
Start with a visit to the Vatican Museums and view well-known collections gathered by Popes over centuries, including sections like the Pio Clementino Hall, the Laocoön and Apollo Belvedere site, the Gallery of Maps, the Gallery of Candelabra, and the Gallery of Tapestries. Continue to the Sistine Chapel to see Michelangelo’s frescoes. Conclude at St. Peter’s Square, where you can learn about the history and significance of St. Peter’s Basilica. The guided portion ends here, but you have the option to enter and explore the basilica individually.
Explore what is left of Ancient Rome with a guided tour of the Colosseum. You will see the main symbol of the Roman Empire and the ruins around it. The Colosseum was originally called the Flavian Amphitheatre and once held 100 days of opening games with gladiator fights and animal hunts. The building was constructed on the site of Nero's former lake and could hold 73,000 people who were shaded by a large awning. Afterward, you will go to the Palatine Hill, where Rome first began and where the emperors once lived. You will finish the tour at the Roman Forum, which was the center of daily life and politics for centuries.
Participate in a guided visit covering notable locations within the Vatican Museums. Visit well-known corridors and galleries before proceeding to see the Sistine Chapel's ceiling designed by Michelangelo. Use the unique passage from the Sistine Chapel to St. Peter's Basilica for continued touring without needing to leave the Vatican area.
Visit Palazzo Braschi – Museum of Rome to see a wide collection of paintings, drawings, photographs, statues, furniture, and costumes. The palace was designed by architect Cosimo Morelli and features a staircase with 18 red granite columns originally used by Emperor Caligula, designed by Giuseppe Valadier. Upstairs, the exhibition spaces display arts and crafts, including fragments of medieval frescoes from the former church of Santa Maria in Vincis and mosaics from the medieval St. Peter’s Basilica. You’ll also find portrait busts of papal families, paintings by Giovanni Paolo Pannini and Bartolomeo Pinelli showing Roman ceremonies, and collections of photographs, furniture, clothing, sedan chairs, and ceramics. A café onsite provides direct access to Piazza Navona.
Begin your tour with a visit to the Colosseum through a special group entrance. Walk the path of ancient gladiators and enjoy a unique 360° view of the monument. Feel the atmosphere of ancient Rome as the guide describes the past events that were witnessed by over 50,000 spectators. Visit the Roman Forum, where old governmental buildings stand as silent witnesses to history. Explore the Forum Magnum, once a lively marketplace, and discover the everyday life of ancient Romans. End your tour at Palatine Hill and look at panoramic views of the Circus Maximus, where chariots once raced.
Get ready to discover the beauty and history of the Vatican on this tour, where standing in long lines won't take away from your chance to experience this angelic place. Look at the extensive art collections of the Renaissance period, highly valued by the Catholic Church, holding great historical and artistic significance. Inside the Vatican Museum, see the most interesting rooms and detailed galleries. Including The Gallery of Maps, with its rich paintings. The Sistine Chapel, in the center of the Vatican, lets you look at its famous ceiling. Here, Michelangelo's artwork will draw your attention, showing the artist's remarkable talent.
Start with a visit to the Vatican Museums and view well-known collections gathered by Popes over centuries, including sections like the Pio Clementino Hall, the Laocoön and Apollo Belvedere site, the Gallery of Maps, the Gallery of Candelabra, and the Gallery of Tapestries. Continue to the Sistine Chapel to see Michelangelo’s frescoes. Conclude at St. Peter’s Square, where you can learn about the history and significance of St. Peter’s Basilica. The guided portion ends here, but you have the option to enter and explore the basilica individually.
Explore what is left of Ancient Rome with a guided tour of the Colosseum. You will see the main symbol of the Roman Empire and the ruins around it. The Colosseum was originally called the Flavian Amphitheatre and once held 100 days of opening games with gladiator fights and animal hunts. The building was constructed on the site of Nero's former lake and could hold 73,000 people who were shaded by a large awning. Afterward, you will go to the Palatine Hill, where Rome first began and where the emperors once lived. You will finish the tour at the Roman Forum, which was the center of daily life and politics for centuries.
Participate in a guided visit covering notable locations within the Vatican Museums. Visit well-known corridors and galleries before proceeding to see the Sistine Chapel's ceiling designed by Michelangelo. Use the unique passage from the Sistine Chapel to St. Peter's Basilica for continued touring without needing to leave the Vatican area.
Visit Palazzo Braschi – Museum of Rome to see a wide collection of paintings, drawings, photographs, statues, furniture, and costumes. The palace was designed by architect Cosimo Morelli and features a staircase with 18 red granite columns originally used by Emperor Caligula, designed by Giuseppe Valadier. Upstairs, the exhibition spaces display arts and crafts, including fragments of medieval frescoes from the former church of Santa Maria in Vincis and mosaics from the medieval St. Peter’s Basilica. You’ll also find portrait busts of papal families, paintings by Giovanni Paolo Pannini and Bartolomeo Pinelli showing Roman ceremonies, and collections of photographs, furniture, clothing, sedan chairs, and ceramics. A café onsite provides direct access to Piazza Navona.
