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Private Tour - National Museum of Palazzo Massimo: Discover Ancient Roman Traditions
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40 Ratings
Roma
Immerse yourself in the ancient Roman world on a private tour of the National Museum of Palazzo Massimo. Discover their traditions, art, and architecture through masterpieces like the Roman calendar and marble statues of gods.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Museo Nazionale Romano - Palazzo Massimo alle Terme - 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.
What's Included
- Tickets included
- Experienced local guide
- Exclusive private tour
- Professional guide expertise
What's Not Included
- Private transportation
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information
Explore an exceptional Museum offering the chance to learn about the customs, traditions, and institutions of the ancient Romans. We will delve into their calendar use, the characteristic portrayal of their heroes, and the inspirations behind the decorations in their homes, observing beautiful ancient frescoes and mosaics. The reverence they had for their ancestors and the religious beliefs of the ancient Romans will also be explained. As you walk around Rome, you will encounter the remnants of bygone buildings - it’s time to uncover how these structures were utilized, decorated, and frequented by the ancients.
Key exhibits in the Museum include:
- The Roman calendar
- Boxer at Rest
- A portrait of Octavian Augustus
- The painted Villa of Livia (wife of Octavian Augustus)
- Portonaccio Sarcophagus
- Heroic Nudity
- Marble statues of Roman and Greek deities
- It’s mandatory to leave bags and backpacks in the checkroom
Location
National Roman Museum - Palazzo Massimo
Largo di Villa Peretti
We will meet in front of the entrance of the Museum. We will hold a sign with your name.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Robbycate
Jan 12, 2024
A Vincenzo Spina for everyone! ♡ - Vincenzo Spina was an amazing travel companion to say the least, without whom the discovery of the museum wonders in the capital would not have been so full of colours, sounds and anecdotes. Highly recommended!
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Lucan381
Jan 8, 2024
Games and quizzes at the museum - Vincenzo as usual impeccable, like other times. A museum that is not the most famous in Rome fascinated us. The "investigative games" to understand more about the funerary monuments, Castor and Pollux, the many notions and curiosities that not even the puzzle week.
Just to give you an idea: three different people stopped us to ask for our guide's contact details, after listening to him for a minute or two.
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B7461fvgiovannaa
Oct 12, 2023
Super recommended - The visit was organized down to the smallest detail, super competent and I must say with that touch of friendliness that you don't expect... recommended!
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U9180pkfrancescab
Oct 10, 2023
Discovering Rome - Group with charitable purposes discovering Rome with various tours proposed by Vincenzo Spina. He is always a reconfirmation, he enchants everyone with his skill, passion for history and professionalism. Thanks Vincenzo
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Silvialu7394ks
Oct 9, 2023
Extraordinary visit to Palazzo Massimo - Vincenzo is a great guide because he immerses you in stories of Roman history making you passionate. With him we went to visit Palazzo Massimo, it was a visit that lasted approximately 2 hours but the time seemed to fly by. I recommend everyone to have an experience with him, you won't regret it. Thanks again Vincenzo for the wonderful afternoon you let us spend
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Francescovullo
Oct 1, 2023
Vincenzo Spina, simply the best! - The visit to Palazzo Massimo with Vincenzo Spina was a truly extraordinary experience.
Vincenzo is not only a true art expert but he is also an exceptional popularizer!
I recommend it to everyone, it's a truly dream experience.
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Dilettah2015
Oct 1, 2023
Exciting experience with the guide Vincenzo Spina - The visit with Vincenzo Spina is a real experience.
We spent two hours with him at Palazzo Massimo (near Termini station in Rome) and he gave us a visit full of emotions. It seemed like no time had passed... Vincenzo has a unique ability to engage... from which all guides should learn!
Trying to transmit knowledge, not by trivializing the knowledge possessed, but by making the information understandable even for lay people in archeology and art history (and an art historian is writing this review!). I wish Vincenzo enormous success as a tour guide and above all see you next time!
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Li0nsclubr
Oct 1, 2023
Charity event - Vincenzo is the catalyst from a small group during the tour to become a large group.
Prepared and captivating 😊
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571liviaz
Oct 1, 2023
A guide is a certainty! - Vincenzo Spina an unforgettable guide! He thrilled us with his stories and the boys (10 and 12 years old) listened to him in sacred silence ;) Thank you!
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Ilariam265
Aug 23, 2023
I recommend Rome Guides for an engaging and fun visit - Thanks to Rome Guides I was able to visit Palazzo Massimo, however, being from Rome and always living in the capital, this museum was unknown to me but thanks to the unfailing preparation and skill of Vincenzo who guided us to discover this museum, I was able to admire it and admire the his works inside (it is certainly a museum that should be more publicized).
Vincenzo told us historical anecdotes with his engaging verve that always keeps your attention and really makes their visits (I have made others with the association) always the most beautiful, fun and engaging.
I highly recommend them
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