--- title: Percy Jackson and the Olympian Gods Tour at the Capitoline Museums lang: en type: tour city: Rome country: Italy price: 260 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.88 reviews: 33 duration_minutes: 150 languages: [en, it, fr] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 248 of 360 (Private Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-09-20 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/tours/percy-jackson-and-the-olympian-gods-tour-at-the-capitoline-museums/ --- # Percy Jackson and the Olympian Gods Tour at the Capitoline Museums **Guidekin's take:** 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. In our comparison: #248 of 360 in Private Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview 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. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Climb the steps from Piazza Ara Coeli to… - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - Starts 10:00, 14:00: 2 departures a day - Food not included: bring or buy your own - Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Children from €80: ages 6 to 17 **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €260 per person - Duration: 2h 30m - Rating: 4.88/5 from 33 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Pinocchio Tours | Guided Tours for Kids and Families - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price - Group: Private tour, your party only - Guide languages: English, Italian, French - Start times: 10:00, 14:00 - Booking: mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-20 ## Reviews 4.88 from 33 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 97% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 32 of 33. - 5 stars: 30 (91%) - 4 stars: 2 (6%) - 3 stars: 1 (3%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise mythology stories and interactive games, though lower-rated feedback raises reservations about the themed format. **Praised:** - Guides who involve children in conversations about mythology - Scavenger hunts and games that make the museum visit interactive - Connections between the artworks, mythology and Percy Jackson books - Art and history explanations that adults enjoy alongside their children **Complaints:** - Lower-rated feedback raises different concerns about child engagement and the themed tour's value Written by Guidekin from the 32 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2017-08-04 to 2026-03-17); last checked 2026-10-03. ## What's included - Professional guide ## Not included - Gratuities - Hotel pickup - Food and drinks ## Itinerary 1. **Piazza del Campidoglio** (pass by, no stop) - 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... 2. **Musei Capitolini** (2h 30m; admission included) - 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... 3. **Pinocchio Tours - Rome Tours for Kids and Families** (pass by, no stop) - Don't miss the opportunity to have wonderful experience with Percy Jackson characters! ## Schedule - Runs: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat - Departures: 10:00, 14:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-20 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting 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) Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:EixQaWF6emEgZGVsIENhbXBpZG9nbGlvLCAwMDE4NiBSb21hIFJNLCBJdGFseSIuKiwKFAoSCUlqWaBMYC8TETU0ahv60FILEhQKEgn53xHhtGEvExFapEKkZAqHlA Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - 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 Booking asks for: dates of birth ## Cost for your party | People | Total | Per person | |---|---|---| | 2 | €520 | €260 | | 4 | €760 | €190 | | 6 | €1140 | €190 | Cheapest option for that party size from the operator's current price tiers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date. Shared tours in Private Tours start at €32 per person. ## Compared with other Private Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #248 of 360** | €260 | 2h 30m | 4.88 (33) | private | | [Private Vatican Highlights Guided Tour with Sistine Chapel](/italy/rome/tours/private-vatican-highlights-guided-tour-with-sistine-chapel/?format=md) | €250 | 3h 15m | 4.99 (1713) | private | | [Rome: Private/Group 4 Hours Golf Cart SightseeingTour](/italy/rome/tours/rome-private-group-4-hours-golf-cart-sightseeingtour/?format=md) | €75 | 4h | 4.99 (1048) | private | | [Rome on a Golf Cart Semi-Private Tour Max 6 with Private Option](/italy/rome/tours/rome-on-a-golf-cart-semi-private-tour-max-6-with-private-option/?format=md) | €139 | 3h | 4.98 (2839) | shared | Ranked #248 of 360 in Private Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €24 to €4913, median €175; typical length 3h. 319 of 360 are private. 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