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Palazzo Massimo and Diocletian Baths Ancient Rome Tour
Embark on a fascinating tour of Roman history with a visit to Palazzo Massimo and the Baths of Diocletian in Rome. Palazzo Massimo houses a remarkable collection of ancient art and artifacts, including exquisite frescoes, sculptures, and mosaics that offer a glimpse into the daily lives of ancient Romans. Immerse yourself in the grandeur of the Terme di Diocleziano, the largest public baths in ancient Rome, marveling at the colossal ruins and learning about the architectural ingenuity of the time. This cultural journey provides a captivating window into the art, lifestyle, and architectural prowess of ancient Rome.
This 3-hour guided experience in Rome is available daily except monday in Arabic, English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish. Book your spot today with Exploro Tours and let our expert local guides bring history, art and culture to life before your eyes.
Meet your expert guide outside Palazzo Massimo alle Terme, one of Rome's four National Roman Museum locations. After a brief introduction to the museum's extraordinary collection of ancient Roman art, skip the lines and enter to begin your journey through Imperial Rome's artistic treasures.
Ascend to the museum's top floors to discover breathtaking Roman frescoes and mosaics from aristocratic villas. Marvel at the vibrant garden scenes from Livia's Villa and intricate floor mosaics that decorated the homes of Rome's elite, offering a rare glimpse into the opulence and sophistication of ancient Roman domestic life.
Stand before the magnificent Augustus of Prima Porta, one of the most famous statues of Rome's first emperor. Your guide will decode the symbolic imagery on Augustus's breastplate and explain how this propaganda masterpiece projected imperial power and legitimacy throughout the Roman world.
Explore the recently restored Torlonia Marbles, one of the world's most important private collections of ancient sculpture. Discover Greek and Roman masterpieces including portraits of emperors, gods, and mythological scenes that showcase the artistic excellence and cultural sophistication of the classical world.
Take a short walk with your guide to the nearby Baths of Diocletian. Learn how these massive public baths, built between 298-306 AD, could accommodate over 3,000 bathers simultaneously and represented the pinnacle of Roman engineering and social culture.
Wander through the colossal ruins of the Baths of Diocletian, the largest imperial bath complex ever built in ancient Rome. Your guide will explain the sophisticated heating systems, the progression through different temperature rooms, and how these baths served as social centers where Romans gathered not just to bathe, but to exercise, socialize, and conduct business.
Your guide shares personalized insider tips — from the best local restaurants and hidden trattorias to lesser-known attractions worth exploring on your own. Leave this tour not just with memories, but with a local's insider knowledge of Rome.
The meeting point is outside Palazzo Massimo alle Terme at Largo di Villa Peretti, 2, 00185 Roma RM.
