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Overview
Playing host to one of the world’s most important collections of classic, the National Roman Museum–Palazzo Massimo alle Terme is best explored alongside an expert. On this private or small-group 2-hour tour, you’ll enjoy skip-the-line entry to the National Roman Museum and admire collection highlights including the ‘Boxer at Rest’, the ‘Discus Thrower’, and the ‘Sleeping Hermaphrodite’. Upgrade your tour to include a 1-hour visit to the Baths of Diocletian, once the most luxurious public bath in Rome.
- Skip-the-line entry and guided tour of the National Roman Museum–Palazzo Massimo alle Terme in Rome
- Ideal for history enthusiasts
- Bypass long lines and explore the museum alongside an expert guide
- Admire sculptural highlights including 'Boxer at Rest', ‘Discus Thrower’, and the ‘Sleeping Hermaphrodite’
- Upgrade to include a visit to the Diocletian Baths, built in 298 AD
- Choose between a private or small-group tour
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Your tour begins at the National Roman Museum–Palazzo Massimo alle Terme ticket office, located only a few steps away from Republic Square. Here, you’ll greet your guide, collect your skip-the-line ticket, and bypass the lines that snake around the museum’s entrance.
Alongside commentary that details Rome’s artistic heritage, you’ll admire perfectly preserved mosaics, ancient coins, jewels, and notable sculptures depicting a ‘Boxer at Rest, a ‘Discus Thrower’, and a ‘Sleeping Hermaphrodite’. See, too, the extravagantly decorated rooms that belonged to Empress Livia, and gain a comprehensive overview of classic Roman art’s rich panorama. Then, if you’ve upgraded to include a tour of the Baths of Diocletian, you’ll proceed to what was once the most luxurious bathhouse in ancient Rome.
Immerse yourself in the sacred atmosphere of Basilica of St. Mary of the Angels, incorporated into the bathhouse by Michealangelo in 1561, and learn about Roman social traditions. Following three hours of enrichment, bid your guide farewell at the Baths of Diocletian.
Alongside commentary that details Rome’s artistic heritage, you’ll admire perfectly preserved mosaics, ancient coins, jewels, and notable sculptures depicting a ‘Boxer at Rest, a ‘Discus Thrower’, and a ‘Sleeping Hermaphrodite’. See, too, the extravagantly decorated rooms that belonged to Empress Livia, and gain a comprehensive overview of classic Roman art’s rich panorama. Then, if you’ve upgraded to include a tour of the Baths of Diocletian, you’ll proceed to what was once the most luxurious bathhouse in ancient Rome.
Immerse yourself in the sacred atmosphere of Basilica of St. Mary of the Angels, incorporated into the bathhouse by Michealangelo in 1561, and learn about Roman social traditions. Following three hours of enrichment, bid your guide farewell at the Baths of Diocletian.
Itinerary
Palazzo Massimo hosts one of the most important collections of classical art in the world. In the four floors of the museum, sculptures, frescos, mosaics, coins and goldsmith works document the evolution of Roman artistic culture from 2nd century BC to 5th century AD.
Duration: 2 hours
Admission Ticket Included
The greatest thermal plant ever built in Rome, included gyms, libraries and swiming pool and could accommodate up to 3,000 people at the same time. Part of its large rooms where transformed by Michelangelo for the construction of the Basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli.
Duration: 1 hour
Admission Ticket Free
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