Rome: Private Capitoline Museums Tour

This Capitoline Museums tour will help give face, form and expression to the gods and to the key personalities who inhabited the squares, temples and houses of Ancient Rome. From the massive equestrian bronze statue of the emperor Marcus Aurelius to the colossal marble head and limbs of the emperor Constantine and the Capitoline Wolf - an iconic depiction of a she-wolf suckling mythical Rome founders Romulus and Remus - the Capitoline museums conserve an unmissable side of Rome’s miraculous cultural heritage. But navigating the seemingly endless halls of masterpieces can be overwhelming for even the most seasoned history buff –our expert guide will lead you through the maze and take you straight to what you need to see, weaving a fascinating tale of the power, art and intrigue of antiquity along the way. Learn why the Capitoline Venus has for centuries been considered one of the most captivating depictions of the ancient goddess of love ever sculpted, and discover the incredible pathos carved into the features of the noble Dying Gaul. Come face-to-face with the men who made Rome in the breathtaking Hall of Emperors, where row upon row of lifelike marble busts stare down at us across the centuries – look out for the mad glint in sneering Nero’s eye, or the studied calm of Augustus. In the nearby Hall of Philosophers meanwhile, get up close and personal with the finest thinkers of classical antiquity, from Socrates to Cicero and Pythagoras – these sculptures once adorned the lavish gardens and palaces of Rome’s culture-loving aristocracy. And that’s not all: in the Capitoline Museums’ underrated picture gallery you’ll get to admire masterpieces by Caravaggio, Titian, Guido Reni and more far from the crowds. We’ll also take in one of the finest views of the Roman Forum from the subterranean Tabularium, the remains of an ancient building set into the rock of the Capitoline hill where the bronze tablets of ancient Roman law were reverentially preserved - don't forget your camera! With our guide explaining the function of the buildings in front of you, you will get the utmost from this enchanting experience. A visit to the Capitoline museums is a must if you want to get the full picture of the dazzling achievements of ancient Rome. Get the inside track on some of the greatest artworks ever created and book your Capitoline museums tour today!