The 4 Best Circus Maximus Tours in Rome

1.Caracalla Baths & Circus Maximus — Private or Shared

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 835 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $77Our pick

Join an archaeologist-led tour of Rome’s Caracalla Baths and Circus Maximus. Expect grand ruins, mosaics, underfloor heating, chariot-race stories, and a relaxed group of no more than 10. Guides such as Chiara, Francesca, Lars, and Anestis are praised for clear storytelling and helpful local tips.

“The guide we had for the English tour was great. He was knowledgeable and Told us quite a bit about the Circus Maximus. Also on the way to the baths he was describing the other buildings and monuments that were surrounding us In the baths he told us alot about the history and described what was there, so you could imagine what was there once. its a beautiful place and tranquil. and some great mosaics”

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2.Small-Group Tour of Caracalla Baths and Circus Maximus

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 140 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $78Top rated

Spend about 90 minutes with an archaeologist guide at the vast Baths of Caracalla and nearby Circus Maximus. Expect prebooked entry, sterilized headsets, moderate walking, and a small group of no more than 10. The baths receive most of the attention, while Circus Maximus is viewed from outside.

“This tour is 90% baths and, rightly so, less time at Circus Maximos. Tour guide, Robin with Tori’s, was pleasant and super knowledgeable and took time to answer any questions we had. The baths were amazing!”

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3.Roman Forum, Palatine, and Circus Maximus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 117 reviews · from $78

Walk from the Arch of Constantine through the Roman Forum and up Palatine Hill with a live guide such as Francesca, Giovanni, Helena, or Tom. Expect headsets, small groups, about 100 minutes of Roman history, and free time to continue exploring afterward.

“This was a great tour! The whole archeological area is beautiful and the guide made it even more fascinating with all the facts and history he delivered. The group kept making questions and he answered all of them. Very impressed by the overall experience”

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4.Colosseum, Circus Maximus, Forum & Ancient Rome Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 32 reviews · from $243

Follow an English-speaking guide such as Bruno, Gabriel, Francesco, or Sam from the Jewish Ghetto across Ancient Rome. See the Theatre of Marcellus, Roman Forums, Circus Maximus, Capitoline Hill, and Colosseum from outside during a two-hour walk.

“Bruno, our tour guide was absolutely amazing! I cannot recommend him and his tour highly enough. It exceeded our expectations. The knowledge Bruno has and his talent for imparting it so easily made this tour a highlight of our trip to Rome. His warm, humorous and friendly manner certainly added much to our enjoyment and satisfaction with our tour. We are so glad we did this amazing tour!”

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