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Private Tour of the Capitoline Museums in Rome
Discover ancient Roman art and history with a private guide at the world’s first public museum
What's included
Walk through history's first museum
Expert English-speaking guide
Capitoline Museums pre-reserved entry tickets
Guided walking tour of museum galleries
Private group experience
Guide tips
Itinerary
Meet your guide at Piazza del Campidoglio
Your tour begins in Piazza del Campidoglio, the Renaissance square designed by Michelangelo atop Capitoline Hill. Meet your guide near the central statue of Marcus Aurelius before heading inside the world's oldest public museum with pre-reserved entry tickets.
Discover the myth of Romulus and Remus
Once inside, view the famous bronze Capitoline She-Wolf statue, the legendary symbol of Rome's founding. Your guide explains the political and cultural meaning behind this ancient bronze work and its connection to the city's origins.
Admire the imperial Marcus Aurelius bronze statue
Then, examine the original bronze Equestrian Statue of Marcus Aurelius preserved safely indoors. Learn how this massive imperial sculpture survived late antiquity while similar pagan statues were melted down.
Witness the emotion of the Dying Gaul
Moving deeper into the galleries, stand before the Dying Gaul, a haunting Hellenistic marble masterpiece. Your guide points out the realistic physical details and emotional depth captured in this depiction of a fallen warrior.
Walk among rulers in the Hall of Emperors
Afterward, explore the Hall of Emperors, lined with dozens of marble busts depicting Rome's famous leaders. Follow the physical evolution of Roman leadership from Augustus to late antiquity through these detailed portraits.
Stand beneath the Colossus of Constantine
Continuing onward, marvel at the surviving marble body parts of the giant Colossus of Constantine. Your guide connects these massive stone limbs to the emperor who fundamentally shifted the religious trajectory of Rome.
Examine the ruins of the Temple of Jupiter
Next, view the massive stone foundations of the ancient Temple of Jupiter Optimus Maximus. Learn about this shrine's role as the central political and religious sanctuary of the ancient Roman Republic.
Your tour finishes inside the Capitoline Museums
Your tour finishes inside the Capitoline Museums gallery rooms. You are free to remain inside to inspect additional classical mosaics, enjoy views over the Roman Forum, or explore remaining rooms on your own.
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Tue, 22 Sep 2026
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Important Details
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Good to know:
Accessibility: As this is a private tour, the itinerary can be accommodated to be wheelchair or mobility accessible. Please contact us, after making the booking, to make the proper arrangements.
ID Requirement: Please bring a valid government-issued ID as it may be requested for site entry.
Please note: The itinerary of a private tour can be adjusted to your needs. Please reach out if you do not see a start time that fits for your party. We would be happy to check with our ticketing team to see if we can accommodate you.
Check-in: Arrive 15 minutes early for check-in at the meeting point to enter the museum on time.
Your tour includes:
Expert English-speaking guide
Capitoline Museums pre-reserved entry tickets
Guided walking tour of museum galleries
Private group experience
What to bring:
Government-issued ID
Comfortable walking shoes
Camera
Water bottle
See what people are saying
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Our tour guide was an absolute treasure!
Chuck P.
May 24, 2026
Our visit to the Capitoline Museum was richly enlivened by our tour guide. The Museums many treasures came alive with richness. Highly recommend!
Wonderful tour of the Capitolene Museum
Richard N.
March 17, 2026
Our guide Eva was extremely knowledgeable and passionate about all things Rome. We learned so much about history and art and the collections at the Capitolene are excellent. The views of the Roman Forum behind the museum are breathtaking too!
Amazing Capitoline Tour
Joy M.
February 17, 2026
Eleonora was an amazing tour guide! My daughter and I enjoyed the history and stories she shared throughout our tour. Eleonora was knowledgeable and entertaining, we are so happy we decided to take her private tour of the Capitoline Museums!
Great tour
Charles J.
June 01, 2025
Our tour guide Elenora was vey passionate and informative. I would highly recommend!
Robert P.
April 30, 2025
Bernardo C.
April 25, 2025
Excellent
Ancient Rome Comes to Life
Yuan C.
February 27, 2025
The Capitoline Museums are underrated, but wow—what an experience! Our guide showed us ancient statues, paintings, and the legendary She-Wolf sculpture. Way more than just ruins!
Highly recommend for anyone!
James W.
February 06, 2025
We booked the Private Capitoline Museums Tour and it exceeded all expectations. The museum's architecture alone is stunning, and our guide's storytelling brought the Roman gods and emperors to life. Highly recommend for a deeper understanding of Roman culture.
Ancient Rome Treasures
Lindsay H.
February 06, 2025
Walking through the Capitoline Museums with Dmitri was like stepping into a time machine. The statue of Marcus Aurelius and the original She-Wolf were incredible highlights. I’d highly recommend this tour for anyone fascinated by Roman history!
Everything we wanted!
Madison T.
January 28, 2025
This tour was such a great experience! Our guide was fantastic (SO knowledgeable about the history and art) but also made everything easy to follow. I loved getting to see famous pieces like the Capitoline Wolf up close and learning the stories behind them. The private tour made it feel so much more personal, and we could really take our time without worrying about others. It was such a memorable way to explore Rome’s history. Highly recommend!
Excellent museum for a different side of Roman history
Abigail T.
January 09, 2025
The statues and ancient artifacts were amazing, and having a guide to explain the history made it even better. It was just the right amount of time for our visit.