--- title: Private Tour - Capitoline Museums lang: en type: tour city: Rome country: Italy price: 140 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 5 reviews: 99 duration_minutes: 150 languages: [en, it] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 55 of 360 (Private Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-09-25 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/tours/private-tour-capitoline-museums/ --- # Private Tour - Capitoline Museums **Guidekin's take:** A private visit to the oldest public collection of antiquities in Europe, with the Colossus of Constantine, the Marcus Aurelius panels and the view over the Forum from inside, pitched as the visit that makes the rest of ancient Rome make sense, rated 5 across 99 reviews. Tickets and private guide are included at €140 per person, transport is not. In our comparison: #55 of 360 in Private Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Discover with us the oldest European public collection of antiquities created by Pope Sixtus IV at the end of the XV century! At the beginning or at the end of your holiday, this Museum will help you to make all the pieces of the old roman history fit together and you can't miss the incredible view over the Roman Rorum from the Museum. Some of the masterpieces of the Museum: • Capitoline Square • Main Courtyard (Colossus of Constantine) • Main Staircase (panels of Marcus Aurelius and Hadrian) • Room of Orazi and Curiazi & Room of the Captains (XVI Century frescoes, Bernini's and Algardi's masterpieces) • Ancient Roman bronze sculptures • Room of the She Wolf • Medusa's Head (Bernini) • Marcus Aurelius Exedra • Archaeological Ruins of the ancient Capitoline Temple of Juppiter • Collection of the Roman Horti (monumental gardens of noblemen) • Tabularium (Roman Forum view) • Low courtyard of the New Palace (Marforio Fountain) ## Before you book - Meeting point: Immediately under the statue of the… - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - Starts 09:30, 16:30: 2 departures a day - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Children from €80: ages 7 to 17 **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €140 per person - Duration: 2h 30m - Rating: 5.0/5 from 99 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Likely to sell out - Operator: Rome Guides - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price - Group: Private tour, your party only - Guide languages: English, Italian - Start times: 09:30, 16:30 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-25 ## Reviews 5.0 from 99 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 99 of 99. - 5 stars: 99 (100%) - 4 stars: 0 (0%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise engaging historical explanations and personalised attention; some wish for more time in the museum. **Praised:** - Detailed explanations make Roman history and museum objects easier to understand - Interactive questions and lively storytelling keep visitors engaged - Private guiding adapts to visitors' interests and requested artworks - Several visitors enjoy exploring without heavy crowds - Views over the Roman Forum at the end of the tour **Complaints:** - Some wanted more time to explore the museum with the guide Written by Guidekin from the 51 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2018-03-21 to 2026-09-03); last checked 2026-10-03. ## What's included - Tickets - Local guide - Private tour - Professional guide ## Not included - Hotel pickup and drop-off - Private transportation ## Itinerary 1. **Musei Capitolini** (2h; admission included) - It is the oldest public museum of all of Europe, created at the end of the XV century by Pope Sistus IV, the creator of the Sistine chapel. Here we will admire the incredible collection of Roman antiquities, with some exceptions like Bernini's Baroque statues, exposed in an... 2. **Piazza del Campidoglio** (20m) - The square is an interesting work of urban reorganization designed by Michelangelo. Stands out in the middle of the square, the copy of the Statue of Marcus Aurelius (the original is inside the Museum). The square that we will see in detail is an example of the Renaissance... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 09:30, 16:30 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-25 - 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 Immediately under the statue of the Emperor Marcus Aurelius, in the middle of the square. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:EixQaWF6emEgZGVsIENhbXBpZG9nbGlvLCAwMDE4NiBSb21hIFJNLCBJdGFseSIuKiwKFAoSCUlqWaBMYC8TETU0ahv60FILEhQKEglfFvCor2EvExHVHDe_UYwMQA Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Public transportation options are available nearby - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - It's mandatory to leave bags and backpacks in the checkroom Booking asks for: dates of birth ## Cost for your party | People | Total | Per person | |---|---|---| | 2 | €280 | €140 | | 4 | €480 | €120 | | 6 | €630 | €105 | 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 · #55 of 360** | €140 | 2h 30m | 5.0 (99) | 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 #55 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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