Rome: Small-Group Tour of Caracalla Baths and Circus Maximus
Overview
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1 hour 30 minutes
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Immerse into a green archaeological area a stone’s throw from the Colosseum. 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.
Additional Info
Specialized infant seats are available
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Professional archeologist guide
Sterilized headsets to hear your clearly guide
Entrance fees to the Caracalla Baths
Full on-site assistance
Hotel pickup and drop-off
What To Expect
Terme di Caracalla
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.
Circo Massimo
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.
Options
Italian Tour
Italian Tour: This option is for a 90-minute guided tour in Italian, You will be in a small group of a maximum of 10 participants.
English Tour
English Tour: This option is for a 90-minute guided tour in English, You will be in a small group of a maximum of 10 participants.
German Tour
German Tour: This option is for a 90-minute guided tour in German, You will be in a small group of a maximum of 10 participants.
Portuguese Tour
Portuguese Tour: This option is for a 90-minute guided tour in Portuguese, You will be in a small group of a maximum of 10 participants.
Spanish Tour
Spanish Tour: This option is for a 90-minute guided tour in Spanish, You will be in a small group of a maximum of 10 participants.
French Tour
French Tour: This option is for a 90-minute guided tour in French, You will be in a small group of a maximum of 10 participants.
Reviews
136 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great Tour - Would recommend
Alan H,
Nov 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Lars was very informative throughout the tour. He has a friendly and relaxed approach to his tours which made it easy for us to ask questions.
A must do for Rome
Jessie S,
Nov 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00A must do in Rome! Very close to all the other tourist sites but much less crowded. VERY impressive. We had a great guide, Sam. He gave a great history lesson and told some interesting stories. You go right inside and you cal feel the size of these huge ruins
Cool dude guide
Charles T,
Oct 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00That Giorgio knows his stuff and is an excellent fellow. Well planned route that maximised the opportunity at Palatine Hill, the Forum and indeed the Collosseum.
Imposing walls and beautiful views
Susanne J,
Oct 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The meeting place is easy to find. Our guide first showed our smallest group the Caracalla Therme and explained a lot to us. The imposing construction impressed a lot. The remaining historical mosaics are so artfully crafted and still well preserved. Circus Maximus is not far from the thermal baths and is hardly recognizable anymore. The shape and design, however, give an idea of the necessary size for historical chariot races, for example. The view of the illuminated Palatine in the evening is sensational.
Beautiful.
Gloria V,
Oct 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Annalisa was very good at involving my 7-year-old son. We were very pleased! Recommended!
Take the tour!!
Deborah I,
Oct 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00A very worthwhile tour. Guide was incredible! Learned a lot; saw a lot and enjoyed seeing this massive wonder!
This tour was occurred...
Sandy R,
Oct 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00This tour was occurred outside in an open field area. At 8:00 a.m. it was pouring rain and there were severe thunderstorm warnings issued by the weather service for Rome for the entire day.The weather warning stated to use extreme Caution for the day due to thunderstorms. I contacted Viator first thing in the morning. We would have had to leave the hotel by 8:30 AM in order to be at the meeting point on time. I told the Viator cust service rep that we needed someone to advise on whether the tour was canceled prior to our leaving the hotel. They could not help us because the office of the travel guide didn’t open until 9. Cust serv rep thought that since there were threats of thunderstorms that the tour could be cancelled. So we opted to not take an Uber to the pick-up location with the anticipation the tour would be cancelled.. At 11:30 AM we were advised we were not approved for a refund.. I believe the refund request was appropriate as it would not have been safe touring in an open field with thunderstorms overhead, and considering we receivewd an "Caution" weather notification.
Very good tour guide...
andrew s,
Oct 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00Very good tour guide passionate about her subject but disappointingly short piece in Circus Maximus. Would have like to go into the site
Baths
Vitaann G,
Sep 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The tour guide was so knowledgeable about everything the baths the circus maximus we learned so much
A wonderful surprise
barbaracT5743QA,
Sep 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very good our guide Chiara Leli who passionately told us the story, the uses, the colors the curiosities inside the baths of Caracalla bringing us back to those ancient times. Very kind and sunny made the visit interesting .the time has passed without us noticemo.grazie clear. The family of Brescia
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