Rome: Caracalla Baths & Circus Maximus — Private or Shared

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Rome: Caracalla Baths & Circus Maximus — Private or Shared

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Discover two of the Roman Empire's best leisure places with an expert guide. Feel like an ancient Roman at the colossal baths and former games site.

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Highlights

Experience the ancient Romans' two favorite leisure sites
Explore the monumental ruins of the Caracalla complex
Discover the largest stadium ever built by mankind
Feel like an ancient Roman for an hour at the colossal baths
Choose an affordable private or small-group tour

Description

Immerse yourself into a green archeological area a stone’s throw from the Colosseum and explore two of the ancient Romans’ favorite places of leisure. Save time with an express and complete guided tour featuring insider tips. 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 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 spa for both the 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, find out the techniques used to maintain the desired temperature in every room, and admire the geometric motifs on the beautiful mosaics all over the place. Then, head toward what is considered to have been the largest structure for public games ever built by mankind. Standing where the Circus Maximus once existed, learn about the glorious Roman “Ludi,” the spectacular multi-venue celebrations held for up to several days. Listen as your guide tells tales of 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.

Includes

Entrance fees to the Caracalla Baths Sterilized headsets to hear clearly your guide Live archeologist guide One mask per person, if required Use of hand-sanitizing gel during the tour Full on-site assistance

Important Information

This activity might be canceled in the case of unfavorable weather conditions. If canceled, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund. It is very important that participants younger than 18 years old and European citizens under 25 carry an official document (or a digital copy of it). This tour will have a maximum of 10 participants.