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Percy Jackson and the Olympian Gods Tour at the Capitoline Museums

4.9 Excellent 33 reviews
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2h 30m
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English, Italian, French
Free cancellation Private tour Live guide

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Overview

Guidekin summary

The Capitoline Museums for young readers of the Percy Jackson novels: a specialist guide links the gods and heroes of the books to the antiquities, with scavenger hunts, quizzes and photo contests along the way, rated 4.88 across 33 reviews. The private guide is included at €260 per person, museum entry, food and tips are not.

From the guide

Enjoy this 2.5 hour fantastic journey back to Ancient times, exploring one of the world's most important collections of antiquities. You will learn everything about the characters in the Percy Jackson novels and discover the Capitoline Museums led by a specialist local guide. You can chose either a 10am start time.

After meeting your guide at the Piazza del Campidoglio, you will go to the museum, where you will do scavenger hunts, quizzes, photo contexts and other games among the statues of Medusa, the Cyclops, Jupiter, Ares, Athena, Hercules and other monsters and deities that are featured in the book. With multimedia tools, your guide will make you travel back in time to relive Ancient Rome and be part of  those myths. 

Food and beverages are not included on this tour.

Schedule & Availability

Runs every day except Sun
Departures: 10:00, 14:00
Scheduled through December 2027

This tour runs every day except Sun, departing at 10:00, 14:00. Scheduled through December 2027. These are the operator’s scheduled departures, not a live seat count: availability is confirmed at checkout. Schedule last checked September 12, 2026.

What's Included

Professional guide

What's Not Included

Gratuities
Hotel pickup
Food and drinks

Itinerary

Piazza del Campidoglio Stop 1
Enjoy a 2.5 hour enthralling journey through the Capitoline Museums of Rome exploring Ancient myths, meeting the Olympian Gods, discovering Satyrs and other mysterious creatures, hearing the teaching of famous philosophers. Taken by the hand of a specialist local guide, you will learn about all the characters of Greek and Roman Mythology mentioned in the popular books and movies your kids know well!
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Musei Capitolini Stop 2
The Capitol Galleries are considered one of the best collections of Ancient Art in the world and they contain unique masterpieces. You will get familiar with the bronze She-Wolf statue, symbol of Rome, the portait of Emperor Constantine, the Boy with Thorn, the bust of Poet Homer, Hercules, Venus and many others. You will learn how the Ancient Romans used to play, see a real tomb of a gladiator, decipher the ancient calendars and more. You will also come face to face with almost all the main characters of Percy’s adventures: monsters like the one-eyed Polyphemus, the scary Medusa, the almighty Jupiter, Athena and Ares.
2h 30m
Admission included
Pinocchio Tours - Rome Tours for Kids and Families Stop 3
Don't miss the opportunity to have wonderful experience with Percy Jackson characters!
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Departure & Return

Start point

Climb the steps from Piazza Ara Coeli to Piazza del Campidoglio - meet at the Statue of Marcus Aurelius riding a horse (middle of the square)

End point

Climb the steps from Piazza Ara Coeli to Piazza del Campidoglio - meet at the Statue of Marcus Aurelius riding a horse (middle of the square)

Additional Information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

1+ daysFull refund
0-1 daysNo refund
From € 260 / person