NATIONAL ROMAN MUSEUM & DIOCLETIAN THERMAL BATHS WALKING TOUR

Step back into Ancient Roman History on this combo tour of National Roman Museum and Diocletian Thermal Baths.

Housed in the beautiful Palazzo Massimo, a few steps away from Republic Square, the National Roman Museum displays one of the most important collections of classical art in the world.

Enjoy your skip-the line access and discover the four floors of the museum with sculptures, frescoes, mosaics and other ancient treasures dating back from the 2nd century B.C. to the 5th century AD. Following in-depth commentary from your guide that details Rome’s artistic heritage, you will explore perfectly preserved mosaics, ancient coins, jewels, and notable sculptures depicting a "Boxer at Rest", a "Discus Thrower", and a "Sleeping Hermaphrodite". Worthy of special mention are the detached frescoes from the Villa of Empress Livia, that depict scenes of a garden with various trees, plants, and fruits as well as birds and insects.

Then, you will visit the ruins of the Thermal Baths of Diocletian, the largest one in Ancient Rome. It was commissioned by the Emperor Diocletian in 298 AD and could contain more than 2500 users at the same time. In 1561 this complex was transformed into the Basilica of St. Mary of the Angels, Designed by Michelangelo himself. You will be immersed in the sacred atmosphere of the church and learn about Roman social traditions and habits.

This tour books quickly, so please don’t hesitate to contact us for information and reservations at info@raphaeltours.com.