Private Tour of Caracalla Baths and Circus Maximus
Description
Immerse into a green archaeological area a stone’s throw from the Colosseum with an affordable private tour. Explore two of the Empire's best leisure-places with an expert guide and save time with an express and complete experience. Feel like an Ancient Roman for an hour at the colossal Baths, then immerse for 30 minutes into another favorite of the past: the games.
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Let your guide bring to life the impressive ruins of the best-preserved baths in Rome. Marvel at their gigantic walls and wander through the monumental rooms of the Caracalla thermal complex. Be an Ancient Roman for an hour as you go through the exact steps of a typical day at the baths in the 3rd century AD. Discover the bizarre range of services offered in this ancient-days-SPA for the wellness of body and mind. Appreciate the architectural greatness of Imperial Rome and be surprised by the abilities of the ancient engineers. Learn about the labor-intensive underfloor heating system and find out the techniques used to maintain the desired temperature in every room. Finally, have a close look at the geometric motifs on the beautiful mosaics all over the place.
Then head towards what is considered to have been the largest structure for public games ever built by mankind. Standing where once lied the Circus Maximus learn about the glorious Roman “Ludi”, the spectacular multi-venue celebrations held for up to several days. Let your guide drive your imagination through chariot races, gladiator fights, and the clamor of the public while walking on the soil where they used to take place. Finally, travel back in time to a quasi-legendary era before Rome itself and find out the Circus’s foundations in the early myths and Gods.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- A moderate amount of walking is involved, wear comfortable shoes
- Travellers younger than 18 years old must present a valid document or proof of ID
Reviews(9)
My guide, Anestis, truly brought the Caracalla Baths to life! As we explored the stunning ancient ruins, his clear and engaging storytelling made it easy to imagine stepping back in time to ancient Rome. His deep knowledge and passion for the site shone through as he shared fascinating facts and stories at every turn. I was amazed by the sheer scale and beauty of the ruins, especially the vibrant mosaics and frescoes that have remarkably retained their color and detail. It was a wonderful experience, and I highly recommend this tour!
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your feedback! We are delighted to hear you enjoyed your tour of the Caracalla Baths with Anestis and we hope to see you again in the future on one of our tours! :)
Our Tourguide (I think his name was Astenios?) was very competent and provided many interesting insights. Despite the heat he tried his best to make the experience as good as possible.
Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts! We are happy to hear you had a good time with Anestis and we hope to see you again in the future on one of our tours here in Rome! :)
Calacara baths Great explanations of What used to be a spectacular place. I would definitely recommend this tour to others who have already seen the usual. I
Thank you for sharing your feedback! We are happy to hear you enjoyed your tour of the Caracalla Baths and we hope to see you again in the future on one of our tours here in Rome! :)
Excellent guide who was quite knowledgeable of the baths and circus maximas. Also adapted tour for one friend who was struggling with walking tour and was very pleasant about our request.
Thank you so much for your feedback! We hope to see you again on one of our other tours in Rome :)
Matilde, very passionate and available to answer participants' questions, with her explanations, allowed me to imagine the magnificence of these two works and the context in which they were used. Highly recommended tour!
Grazie mille! Siamo molto felici che questa esperienza le sia piaciuta con Matilde. Speriamo di vederci di nuovo in uno dei nostri tour a Roma :)
I really enjoyed my tour, our tour guide was well organised and knew all about Caracalla Baths. This place is worth seeing. I was little bit disappointed with Circus Maximus but only because there is not much left of it. Caracalla Baths are huge and the gardens are beautiful to see.
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts. We are so glad you enjoyed this experience with us :)
Very rewarding visit to the CircoMassimo and the Baths of Caracalla thanks to CHIARA, our guide, sent by Touriks agency. She shared her passion for history with us and gave explanations not necessarily found in travel books. I recommend 100% Thank you again Chiara for this unforgettable moment.
Merci beaucoup! — Nous espérons vous revoir lors d'une de nos visites à Rome :)
We toured the baths with Fernando, whose English was flawless. The baths were not at all crowded so didn’t fee touristy at all. Fernando had recreations on a tablet that made the space come alive for us. He set the stage with how the Romans used the baths so we could understand the grandeur more effectively.
Thanks to Giovanni we were able to relive the life of the ancient Romans, learning customs and enjoying exciting views... stra recommended! Thank you Giovanni :)
