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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.
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An original - this was the world’s first museum!
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Explore the world's oldest museum along with a video introduction
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Combine admission fees to two top Roman attractions and explore at your own pace
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Explore the Capitoline Museums with an expert local guide
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Begin by watching a multimedia video about Ancient Rome. Immerse yourself in the history of the city and see reconstructions of some of its most important monuments. Explore the Capitoline Museums, the world's first, which opened to the public in 1734. See the famous she-wolf sculpture featuring Rome's founders Romulus and Remus as well as a range of items that tell the story of the city. Join the group with your local guide and expert in the history of the Roman Empire. Discover numerous curiosities and historical facts.
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Join our unique Capitol tour and travel back in time for nearly three thousand years on a thrilling adventure for the whole family! Discover the secrets of the ancient Gods (the same Olympians as protagonists of the Percy Jackson! Book series) and discover the Temple of Jupiter, the most powerful, the Father of Gods. You will see the monsters that crowd the Roman stories, listen to the legend of the foundation of Rome and take a look at the same wolf suckling the famous twins, Romulus and Remus! And much more: Marcus Aurelius on a horse as tall as an elephant, a girl with snakes instead of hair, the colossal head of Emperor Constantine, bigger than you! Let yourself be enchanted by a splendid view of Ancient Rome and enjoy this exciting and unique journey through the incredible art and enthralling mythology, guided by our expert tour guide for children! This tour can be customized to meet your special requests and needs!
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Discover with us the oldest European public collection of antiquities created by Pope Sixtus IV at the end of the XV century! At the beginning or at the end of your holiday, this Museum will help you to make all the pieces of the old roman history fit together and you can't miss the incredible view over the Roman Rorum from the Museum. Some of the masterpieces of the Museum: • Capitoline Square • Main Courtyard (Colossus of Constantine) • Main Staircase (panels of Marcus Aurelius and Hadrian) • Room of Orazi and Curiazi & Room of the Captains (XVI Century frescoes, Bernini's and Algardi's masterpieces) • Ancient Roman bronze sculptures • Room of the She Wolf • Medusa's Head (Bernini) • Marcus Aurelius Exedra • Archaeological Ruins of the ancient Capitoline Temple of Juppiter • Collection of the Roman Horti (monumental gardens of noblemen) • Tabularium (Roman Forum view) • Low courtyard of the New Palace (Marforio Fountain)
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Travel through time and discover the history of the Capitol Hill from Ancient Rome to the great italian Reinassance! From the Temple of Juppiter, Father of all the Gods, to Piazza del Campidoglio, the stunning square designed by the famous artist Michelangelo, this fascinating hill has been the core of the Eternal City for nearly three thousand years. And the very collection of the Capitoline Museums recounts this long history, from the original She Wolf that nurses Romulus and Remus, renowned symbol of Rome since its foundation, to the masterpieces of great italian artists like Caravaggio and Bernini. In the first public museum in the world, you’ll also see the equestrian statue of Marcus Aurelius and the colossal head of the statue of the first Christian Emperor, Constantine! Enrich this amazing tour with a marvellous, unique view over Ancient Rome from the Capitoline Hill, and be sure to take plenty of wonderful pictures to show to your friends! This tour can be customized to meet your requests and special needs! Please contact us!
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The Capitoline Museums, are the oldest public collection in the world, with impressive collection of everything from ancient statues to Renaissance paintings. Pope Sixtus IV gave the famous Lateran bronzes to the city of Rome. This gift included the She wolf, the Spinario, the Camillus, the colossal head of Constantine with his hand and the Globe. Since then, the ancient sculptures have been collected on the Capitol We will start our journey through this amazing place from Palazzo Nuovo, where you can admire many famous sculptures, including the Dying Galata, the Capitoline Venus, the two Centaurs and the Dancing Faun, but also reliefs, mosaics, bronzes from the Hellenistic to the Roman period and the wonderful busts of the rulers. Inside this amazing place You can relax by exploring the works of Caravaggio, Pietro da Cortona, Guercio, Tintoretto, Annabelle Carracci, Paolo Veronese, Titian, Rubens, Antonio Van Dyck, and many other artists.
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With your private guide you can admire the oldest museums in the world. You will enjoy a more intimate experience, and you will be able to hear about how the Capitoline museums were created. We will admire masterpieces in bronze and marble including the bronze equestrian statue of Marcus Aurelius, the Hercules of the forum Boarium, the Capitoline she-wolf. We will pass through the hall of the Horatii and Curiazi, ending our journey through time with a visit to the ancient tabularium, from the republican era.
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Everyone will love learning about Roman and Greek mythological characters! Your kid-friendly guide has designed a fun tour of quizzes, photo contests, interactive games and a scavenger hunt to keep them curious and excited. Climb the steps to Piazza del Campidoglio and meet your guide in front of the Capitoline Museum, the world’s first museum, next to the statue of Marcus Aurelius on horseback. Be introduced to the one-eyed Polyphemus, the menacing looking Medusa, the wise centaur Chiron, gods and goddesses such as Athena, June, Jupiter, Love and Psyche, and many other mythological creatures. You’ll learn about Greek and Roman Gods, as well as Romulus and Remo, who were fed and reared by the she-wolf! Admire the bronze she-wolf statue, the symbol of Rome, and listen to ancient legends about the founding of the Eternal City, stories of Emperor Constantine and much more. Lovers of Percy Jackson’s adventures cannot miss this tour!
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Discover the secrets on the ancient world on a guided tour of the Capitoline Museums. Learn about the history and culture of ancient Rome, Greece, Egypt, and more. Includes skip-the-line tickets. Extended option: private transport. Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests: 2,5-hour: Capitoline Museums Tour This option includes a guided tour of the Capitoline Museums with skip-the-line tickets. 4-hour: Capitoline Museums Tour & Transport This option includes a 1,5-hour round-trip transfer and a 2,5-hour guided tour of the Capitoline Museums with skip-the-line tickets. Enjoy the artistic and architectural heritage of the ancient world on a visit to the Capitoline Museums (Musei Capitolini), which are considered the first museum in the world. Avoid long lines with fast-track tickets and immerse yourself in the stories of the civilizations long gone by with your Private History Guide. Discover the antique treasures of Rome!
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Your private guide will lead you through the Capitoline Museums in Piazza del Campidoglio, with a breathtaking view of Rome. After visiting the beautiful Piazza del Campidoglio, a superb example of Renaissance architecture designed by Michelangelo Buonarroti, enter the Museums. The guide will let you admire the remains of the colossal statue of Constantine and then the collections of the classical era, passing through richly frescoed halls. In the hall with a glass ceiling, see the bronze sculpture of the emperor Marcus Aurelius, the statues of the lion that bites the horse, the Spinario, the head of Constantine, and the Capitoline Wolf, the symbol of Rome. Passed the remains of the Temple of Jupiter, going underground in the gallery of the Tabularium 4th century BC, from whose arcades you can enjoy a panoramic view of the Roman Forum; reach the new wing of the museum to admire the Capitoline Venus, the Dying Gaul, the Red Faun, the group of Cupid and Psyche, and the Marforio.
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Visit the wonderful Capitoline Museums located on the Capitoline Hill and discover the beautiful Piazza del Campidoglio, designed by Michelangelo. During the tour you will come face to face to face with portraits of gods, heroes and emperors of the ancient Rome. The museum, which is the most ancient in the whole world, houses galleries with all kinds of art, from busts to paintings. Take your camera with you, as this is a collection you will want to capture forever.
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This 2.5 hr Private Percy Jackson and Ancient Myths Tour at the Capitoline Museum will be perfect for all Percy Jackson readers or just for those who love the Ancient Greek and Roman Mythology. You will visit the highlights of the Capitoline Museum - the first museum in the world! - and its wonderful collections, learning about amazing stories while playing games and activities. Your local, kid-friendly guide Alessandra will let you realize how much of Percy Jackson can be found inside a Historical Museum of Rome!
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Enjoy this 2.5 hour fantastic journey back to Ancient times, exploring one of the world's most important collections of antiquities. You will learn everything about the characters in the Percy Jackson novels and discover the Capitoline Museums led by a specialist local guide. You can chose either a 10am start time. After meeting your guide at the Piazza del Campidoglio, you will go to the museum, where you will do scavenger hunts, quizzes, photo contexts and other games among the statues of Medusa, the Cyclops, Jupiter, Ares, Athena, Hercules and other monsters and deities that are featured in the book. With multimedia tools, your guide will make you travel back in time to relive Ancient Rome and be part of those myths. Food and beverages are not included on this tour.
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Lead by a professional, local guide, admire the classical sculptures and paintings at Rome’s Capitoline Museums on a skip-the-line private group tour. Before crossing the entrance of the museum, stop outside to admire Capitoline Square designed by Michelangelo and the equestrian statue of Marcus Aurelius. See the emblem of Rome, the bronze sculpture of the ‘She-wolf’, or the ‘Spinario’ iconic statue reproducing a young boy and paintings of Tintoretto, Rubens, and other masters.
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Step into the world’s first public museum and uncover the artistic and political legacy of Ancient Rome with a dedicated private guide. Opened in 1471, the Capitoline Museums house one of the most extraordinary collections of classical art in the world. Located atop Capitoline Hill and framed by Michelangelo’s elegant Piazza del Campidoglio, this 3-hour private experience reveals the myths, emperors, and masterpieces that shaped an empire. With your personal English-speaking guide, explore iconic works such as the bronze She-Wolf, symbol of Rome’s legendary foundation, the emotionally powerful Dying Gaul, and the monumental fragments of the Colossus of Constantine. Discover ancient mosaics, imperial portraits, and statues of Roman gods while gaining insight into the political, religious, and cultural forces that defined Roman civilization. This private tour is fully tailored to your pace and interests, offering an intimate and enriching journey through Rome’s artistic heritage.
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You may have heard of the fictional character Percy Jackson. The story of a twelve-year-old boy who embarks upon a number of amazing adventures, encountering Olympians in modern times. But did you know the inspiration for these comes from historical literature and artifacts that can be viewed today? The Percy Jackson Tour at The Capitoline Museum is an engaging experience to gather these imaginative mythical stories and bring them to life. There will be scavenger hunts with satires, gods and cyclops. Your family-friendly specialized guide will introduce you to many of the archaeological finds relating to the main characters in Percy’s adventures, such as the one-eyed Polyphemus, the menacing looking Medusa and Chiron the wise and friendly centaur, to name but a few. The best way to ensure that your children will have a fun learning adventure while visiting one of the most magnificent and important collections of ancient Roman art in the world! Let the treasure hunt begin!
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Journey into the realm of gods, heroes, and legendary creatures on the Percy Jackson & the Olympian Gods Tour at the Capitoline Museums. Children follow an engaging path through the galleries, meeting iconic characters such as Jupiter/Zeus, Minerva/Athena, Hercules, Medusa, and the famous Capitoline Wolf. Along the way, they explore how these ancient tales shaped Roman culture and why they continue to captivate modern imaginations. Families wander through vast halls filled with gods and monsters, discovering dramatic sculptures, expressive faces, and panoramic views over Rome. Activities encourage observation, curiosity, teamwork, and a spark of heroic courage. Optional enhancements include an outdoor mythology walk, a Capitol Hill extension, or specially tailored activities for school groups. This tour is inspired by classical mythology and themes found in popular fiction. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to Rick Riordan, Disney+, or any rights holders.
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In search of Percy Jackson’s characters! You will meet Jupiter, June, Minerva, Hercules, Love, Psyches, Satyrs, and many others characters of the Percy Jackson saga. With quizzes, games, tablets, and coloured books your specialized kid-freindly guide will lead you in an amazing journey through the world's first museum: the Capitoline Museum! You will learn about Greek and Roman Gods, as well as Romulus and Remo, who were fed and reared by the she-wolf. Your children will love this fun and informative tour!
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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 panoramic views of the city. This private tour offers a personalized experience of the Capitoline Museums, combining remarkable art, captivating stories, and breathtaking views
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With this private tour, you will visit Piazza del Campidoglio, that was designed by Michelangelo, and Capitoline Museums where you will explore the oldest European public collection of antiquities and of priceless masterpieces including Roman bronzes and statues, make sure not to miss the incredible views over the Roman Forum from above.
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Welcome to the first museum in the world! The Capitoline Museums (plural as it is four buildings on top of one of the famous seven hills of Rome) host a fascinating collection of art and artifacts that narrate the captivating history of Rome. In 1734, Pope Clement XII decided to make an important collection of works of art and ancient sculptures permanently accessible to the inhabitants of Rome. With this magnanimous act he created the first museum in the world, which stands on top of one of the seven hills of Rome and dominates the ancient Roman Forum. It is a true blaze of history. Watch the famous sculpture of the she-wolf with the founders of Rome, Romulus and Remus, and admire this magnificent casket containing the history of Rome, the ancient Caput Mundi.
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