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Private Tour - National Museum of Palazzo Massimo

4.9 Excellent 54 reviews
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2h
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English, Italian
Free cancellation Private tour Instant confirmation Live guide

Ratings & Reviews

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Overview

Guidekin summary

A private visit to Palazzo Massimo for the frescoes and mosaics that show how Romans lived, portrayed their heroes and honoured their dead, a quieter museum that explains the daily life behind the ruins you see outside, rated 4.93 across 54 reviews. Tickets and private guide are included at €125 per person, transport is not. Bags go in the cloakroom.

From the guide

An incredible Museum that will give you the opportunity to discover the ancient Roman habits, traditions and institutions. We will understand the way they used calendars, the way they used to portrait their heroes and the way they decorated their houses, admiring amazing frescoes and mosaics of the past. We will understand how they could venerate their deceased ancestors and we will indagate the religious aspect of the ancient Romans. Walking in the city of Rome you can see the ruins of the buildings of the past: it's time to understand the way these buildings where used, decorated and experienced by the the ancient ones.
Some of the masterpieces of the Museum:
- Roman calendar
- Boxer at Rest
- Portrait of Octavian Augustus
- The painted Villa of Livia (wife of Octavian Augustus)
- Portonaccio Sarcophagus
- Heroic Nudity
- Marble statues of Roman and Greek Gods

Schedule & Availability

Runs every day except Mon
Departs: 14:30
Available year-round

This tour runs every day except Mon, departing at 14:30. It runs year-round. 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

Tickets
Local guide
Private tour
Professional guide

What's Not Included

Private transportation
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Itinerary

Museo Nazionale Romano Palazzo Massimo Stop 1
An incredible Museum that will give you the opportunity to discover the ancient Roman habits, traditions and institutions. We will understand the way the used calendars, the way they used to portrait their heroes and the way they decorated their houses admiring amazing frescoes and mosaics of the past. We will understand how they could venerate their deceased ones and we will indagate the religious aspect of the ancient Romans. When walking in the city of Rome, you can see today the ruins of the buildings of the past: it's time to understand the way these buildings where used, decorated and experienced by the the ancient ones.
2h
Admission included

Departure & Return

Start point

We will meet in front of the entrance of the Museum. We will hold a sign with your name.

End point

We will meet in front of the entrance of the Museum. We will hold a sign with your name.

Additional Information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • It's mandatory to leave bags and backpacks in the checkroom

Cancellation Policy

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

1+ daysFull refund
0-1 daysNo refund
From € 125 / person