Rome Ancient Ruins Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore ancient Caracalla Baths
- Visit historic Circus Maximus
- Learn from expert local guide
- Discover Rome's rich history
- Enjoy small-group experience
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Guided tour of Caracalla Baths
- Visit to Circus Maximus
- Expert local guide
- Food and beverages
Itinerary
Start at 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.
Then head to the Baths of Caracalla. 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.
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
- Infant Seats Available
- Service Animals Allowed
- Easy Public Transport
- Stroller Accessible
- Wheelchair Accessible
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
A place to hang around
It is a great place to visit. The name Caracalla bath is slightly misleading. It is not just a bath but a great community centre in ancient Rome with Bath, library, jym, shopping complex, meeting rooms , garden all in one place. A great place to visit and hang around .
V knowledgeable guide....
V knowledgeable guide. The baths of caracalla are awesome and huge and you really need a guide to understand what you are looking at as well as the history.
Ernesto (sp?) was an...
Ernesto (sp?) was an awesome tour guide! He answered questions and gave great detail of the bathhouses and its history. He pacing was great too, he walked slow enough to not rush the tour and talked slow enough for us to understand. Would highly recommend this tour for anyone.
Surprising and beautiful tour
Very knowledgeable guide who knew how to give context and important details to understand
Wonderful Tour
Our Tour starter early as everyone was on time. The Tour operator was great. Very informative and friendly. He even spent extra time answering all of our questions. Our tour went about 30 minutes over which was nice. I would recommend this.