Rome: Museo Nazionale Romano and Terme di Diocleziano Tour Tour in English
ID: GYG197251-306994
Category:
Country: Italy
Duration:
03:00 hours
Description
A half day tour in the outstanding Museo Nazionale Romano, where Roman artistic treasures are kept, and Terme di Diocleziano, where Michelangelo became an architect. Enjoy the calm atmosphere as you discover first-class art pieces.
Take a half day guided tour in the outstanding Museo Nazionale Romano Palazzo Massimo and Terme di Diocleziano.
In one morning you'll see so many famous art treasures away from the tourist crowds and city traffic. Stroll in an evergreen wood once belonging to the Thermal Baths of Diocletian — what's more, that huge courtyard was restored by Michelangelo!
Your guide will show you lost statues from the imperial palace — such as Myron's Discobolus (Discus Thrower) and the Old Boxer, richly painted frescoes from the Garden Villa of Empress Livia, colorful mosaics and tombs of many sorts and kinds! At the end of the tour, get ready for some science and astronomy, as you will walk in the Basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli, housing a unique planetary sundial, built by 17th-century astronomers for the Pope to calculate the perfect sequence of day and night throughout the seasons.
Enjoy the pleasure of walking in amazing quietness in front of first-class art pieces and let Rome show you its best treasures.
Highlights
- Visit the fabulous Terme di Diocleziano
- Explore the Basilica di Santa Maria degli Angeli
- Discover famous art treasures away from the crowds and traffic
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• This tour operates in all weathers
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You are required to bring and wear a mask
At your accommodation in the city center (inside the Aurelian Walls).
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
