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Explore the Sistine Chapel, St. Peter's Basilica, Roman Forum, Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, and more!

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Skip the lines to the Hall of Mirrors with a friendly English speaking guide and roundtrip transport

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Walk in the footsteps of gladiators on the Colosseum floor and see the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill

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Begin your day early and see Rome from above, the Papal Crypts below, and the Vatican museums nearby

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Get to know Venus de Milo, Liberty Leading the People, and Napoleon's Coronation like never before

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Skip the line to explore the creepy underground world of Roman tombs then visit the Mouth of Truth

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Meet your small group​

Ride Along the Appian Way​ 

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Circus of Emperor Maxentius​

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Experience the Catacombs, Capuchin Crypts, and Santa Maria in Cosmedin with a personal guide

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Christian Catacomb of Domitilla

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Appian Way (Via Appia)

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Rape of Proserpina​ 

Paolina Borghese sculpture

St. Jerome by Caravaggio

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Admire stunning Baroque art most miss like Bernini's Rape of Proserpina & Apollo and Daphne

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The Rape of Proserpina

Apollo and Daphne

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Bernini

Canova's "Paolina Bonaparte"

Private Borghese Gallery Tour

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Borghese Gallery

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3-Hour Scenic Golf Cart Tour of Rome in a Small Group 

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Overwhelmed by Rome's chaos? Endless lines at the Colosseum, swarming Vatican crowds, and tourist traps posing as authentic eateries can ruin your dream trip. That's where we come in. We've spent years offering unparalleled access to Rome's iconic sites without the usual hassles. Skip lines at the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, explore the Colosseum's underground chambers, and savor genuine Roman cuisine in Trastevere. Our charismatic guides don't just show you the city—they bring its history to life
 

You want to see it all when you come to Italy, which means you have to plan carefully and maximize that precious vacation time. Whether you want to explore Tuscany, Venice, Rome, or the Amalfi Coast, you'll find the perfect tour for you. We're Italy experts and have cultivated years of relationships at the top sites. What does that mean for you? You'll enjoy skip-the-line entry and exclusive access to restricted areas at top monuments like the Colosseum and Vatican Museums.

Admire the stunning Suicidal Gaul, Athlete at Rest, and more then see the ruins of Domitian' Stadium

After meeting your friendly private tour guide outside Palazzo Altemps, you'll skip the line to enter the grand courtyard, home to antique statues such as Athlete at Rest and Statue of Demeter. Afterwards, enjoy a tour of the museum's famous art and antiquities collection, including the Suicidal Gaul.Next, you'll head underground at Piazza Navona to the hidden ruins of Domitian's 20,000 seat stadium. See how this historic area would once have looked, and learn about the incredible sporting events that once entertained so many Roman citizens.<h2>Palazzo Altemps &amp; Domitian's Stadium Private Tour Description</h2>Your 3-hour tour includes: <ul><li>Skip-the-line entry to Palazzo Altemps</li><li>Private tour of the museum and courtyard</li><li>See Athlete at Rest, the Suicidal Gaul, and more!</li><li>Admission to the Piazza Navona Underground</li><li>Private tour of the ancient Stadium of Domitian</li><li>Your own personal, art historian guide</li></ul><h3>Palazzo Altemps Museum and Courtyard</h3>Your private tour begins outside Palazzo Altemps in the heart of Rome, just a few blocks from the Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain, and Mausoleum of Augustus. Throughout its nearly 3,000 year long history Rome has become a web of architecture, art, and culture. Today, you'll explore the great statues of ancient Rome and an oft overlooked underground stadium with your own passionate local guide. As you enter the courtyard of Palazzo Altemps, imagine the centuries of glamour when the building functioned as a luxurious palace, and learn about the palace's history, its ties to famous popes, and so much more. In the courtyard, enjoy an amazing collection of statues from antiquity. Take in the grandeur of the Athlete at Rest, Statue of Demeter, and impressive original busts of emperors such as the famous and notorious Nero. <h3>The Ludovisi Collection</h3>Your expert guide will lead you in from the courtyard to start exploring the fantastic collection held inside the museum.During the 15th century, near what is now Tiburtina train station, there was a massive archaeological discovery of statues, artifacts and more from Ancient Rome. The works found included long forgotten masterpieces of ancient sculpture as well as the remains and possessions of emperors from the 3rd century A.D. Many of these statues ended up in the hands of the influential Roman family, the Ludovisi. During these centuries, the Italian aristocracy was obsessed with who patronized and collected the best art. From the Borghese family commissioning Caravaggio and Bernini, to the Barberini bees found across Roman buildings, art was the way to show power. Learn how the Ludovisi became a power player with their newfound collection. Among many pieces, your guide will lead you to the two most famous in the museum, the Suicidal Gaul and Ludovico Sarcophagus. The statue of the Suicidal Gaul is an important representation of the mindset of war to Romans. The statue portrays the story of a Gallic soldier who, in light of his family being forced into slavery, killed them all and then himself. It's an allegory that shines on many things, especially how even the Romans knew the strength of their brutality. In addition, your guide will show you more from Rome's wartime past, including the Ludovico Sarcophagus. Likely the tomb of a general or even emperor, the burial piece depicts a battle between the Romans and Goths during the tumultuous "Crisis of the Third Century." After passing through the great statues of antiquity who focus on war and the gods, the second portion of the tour involves the Romans other huge passion, games and racing. <h3>Underground Ruins of the Stadium of Domitian</h3>Below the modern, bustling square of Piazza Navona, discover how it looked in the first century A.D. Often thought of as Ancient Rome's third stadium behind the Colosseum and Circus Maximus, the Stadium of Domitian held track and field events surrounded by 20,000 cheering spectators, and some say that the origins of M.M.A. can be traced back to this very spot!Domitian opened the stadium in 86 A.D. after years of both tragedy and triumph in Rome. As games in the Colosseum commenced in 79 A.D., fires raged in the Campo Marzio district of the city and the infamous volcano destroyed Pompeii. Beyond the destruction to Roman cities, Domitian also lost his brother, the Emperor Titus, in 81 A.D. Against the odds, Domitian continued the building tradition of his family and brought another great stadium to the legacy of the Flavian Dynasty. Your guide will lead you through the stadium's ruins. See the expert architecture and incredible layers of stories built into Piazza Navona.At the end of your tour, your guide will say goodbye in Piazza Navona.

Tour Overview

Just some comfortable shoes and a passion for art and history!

What to bring

Skip-the-line entry to Palazzo Altemps

Private tour of the museum and courtyard

See Athlete at Rest, the Suicidal Gaul, and more!

Admission to the Piazza Navona Underground

Private tour of the ancient Stadium of Domitian

Your own personal, art historian guide

What's included

One of Ancient Rome's most impressive statues, see how Roman's even portrayed their enemies with dignity

The Suicidal Gaul

Donned with Roman Statues, as you enter Palazzo Altemps, imagine the grandeur of the palace 5 centuries ago

Explore magnificent Palazzo Altemps

Itinerary

Join an expert private guide to see the underground ruins of the Stadium of Domitian and works such as Athlete at Rest and Suicidal Gaul in Palazzo Altemps

Looking for something new and exciting to do in Rome? Most tourists never see the incredible ruins hidden beneath Piazza Navona, but our private Rome guides are ready to reveal the secrets of Domitian’s ancient stadium and so much more! First, you’ll discover the grand courtyard and fascinating museum at Palazzo Altemps, filled with some of Rome’s finest art and sculpture. Then, descend to the 20,000-seat stadium and learn about the brutal events once staged in this hidden gem of Rome.