About this experience
Enjoy this 2.5 hour fantastic journey back to Ancient times, exploring one of the world's most important collections of antiquities. You will learn everything about the characters in the Percy Jackson novels and discover the Capitoline Museums led by a specialist local guide. You can chose either a 10am start time.
After meeting your guide at the Piazza del Campidoglio, you will go to the museum, where you will do scavenger hunts, quizzes, photo contexts and other games among the statues of Medusa, the Cyclops, Jupiter, Ares, Athena, Hercules and other monsters and deities that are featured in the book. With multimedia tools, your guide will make you travel back in time to relive Ancient Rome and be part of those myths.
Food and beverages are not included on this tour.
At a glance
- Duration: 2 hr 30 min
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 2 hr 30 min for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What is included
- Professional guide
Not included
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup
- Food and drinks
Itinerary and highlights
Enjoy a 2.5 hour enthralling journey through the Capitoline Museums of Rome exploring Ancient myths, meeting the Olympian Gods, discovering Satyrs and other mysterious creatures, hearing the teaching of famous philosophers. Taken by the hand of a specialist local guide, you will learn about all the characters of Greek and Roman Mythology mentioned in the popular books and movies your kids know well!
The Capitol Galleries are considered one of the best collections of Ancient Art in the world and they contain unique masterpieces. You will get familiar with the bronze She-Wolf statue, symbol of Rome, the portait of Emperor Constantine, the Boy with Thorn, the bust of Poet Homer, Hercules, Venus and many others. You will learn how the Ancient Romans used to play, see a real tomb of a gladiator, decipher the ancient calendars and more. You will also come face to face with almost all the main characters of Percy’s adventures: monsters like the one-eyed Polyphemus, the scary Medusa, the almighty Jupiter, Athena and Ares.
Don't miss the opportunity to have wonderful experience with Percy Jackson characters!
Meeting and pickup information
- Climb the steps from Piazza Ara Coeli to Piazza del Campidoglio - meet at the Statue of Marcus Aurelius riding a horse (middle of the square)
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Italian — Guide
- French — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Pinocchio Tours | Guided Tours for Kids and Families
Accessibility and practical details
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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