Private Tour of Caracalla Baths and Circus Maximus
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore ancient Caracalla Baths
- Visit the historic Circus Maximus
- Skip-the-line access to attractions
- Learn from an expert guide
- Enjoy a personalized itinerary
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Expert guide
- Skip-the-line access
- Personalized itinerary
- Food and beverages
Itinerary
Let your guide bring to life the impressive ruins of the best-preserved baths in Rome. Marvel at their gigantic walls and wander through the monumental rooms of the Caracalla thermal complex. Be an Ancient Roman for an hour as you go through the exact steps of a typical day at the baths in the 3rd century AD. Discover the bizarre range of services offered in this ancient-days-SPA for the wellness of body and mind. Appreciate the architectural greatness of Imperial Rome and be surprised by the abilities of the ancient engineers. Learn about the labor-intensive underfloor heating system and find out the techniques used to maintain the desired temperature in every room. Finally, have a close look at the geometric motifs on the beautiful mosaics all over the place.
Then head towards what is considered to have been the largest structure for public games ever built by mankind. Standing where once lied the Circus Maximus learn about the glorious Roman “Ludi”, the spectacular multi-venue celebrations held for up to several days. Let your guide drive your imagination through chariot races, gladiator fights, and the clamor of the public while walking on the soil where they used to take place. Finally, travel back in time to a quasi-legendary era before Rome itself and find out the Circus’s foundations in the early myths and Gods.
Meeting point
Start Location
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Important information
Know before you book
- Tour operates rain or shine
- Photography is allowed
- Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes
- Bring a bottle of water
- Check the weather forecast and dress accordingly
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Stroller Accessible
- Service Animals Allowed
- Easy Public Transport
- Infant Seats Available
Good to know
- A moderate amount of walking is involved, wear comfortable shoes
- Travellers younger than 18 years old must present a valid document or proof of ID
Traveler reviews
Bringing Ancient Rome to Life: A Must-See Tour
My guide, Anestis, truly brought the Caracalla Baths to life! As we explored the stunning ancient ruins, his clear and engaging storytelling made it easy to imagine stepping back in time to ancient Rome. His deep knowledge and passion for the site shone through as he shared fascinating facts and stories at every turn. I was amazed by the sheer scale and beauty of the ruins, especially the vibrant mosaics and frescoes that have remarkably retained their color and detail. It was a wonderful experience, and I highly recommend this tour!
Making the best of the heat
Our Tourguide (I think his name was Astenios?) was very competent and provided many interesting insights. Despite the heat he tried his best to make the experience as good as possible.
Wonderful Guide
Calacara baths Great explanations of What used to be a spectacular place. I would definitely recommend this tour to others who have already seen the usual. I
Enlightening Tour
Excellent guide who was quite knowledgeable of the baths and circus maximas. Also adapted tour for one friend who was struggling with walking tour and was very pleasant about our request.
Very interesting
Matilde, very passionate and available to answer participants' questions, with her explanations, allowed me to imagine the magnificence of these two works and the context in which they were used. Highly recommended tour!