Percy Jackson Tour for Kids at the Capitoline Museums of Rome with Special Guide
You may have heard of the fictional character Percy Jackson. The story of a twelve-year-old boy who embarks upon a number of amazing adventures, encountering Olympians in modern times. But did you know the inspiration for these comes from historical literature and artifacts that can be viewed today? The Percy Jackson Tour at The Capitoline Museum is an engaging experience to gather these imaginative mythical stories and bring them to life.
There will be scavenger hunts with satires, gods and cyclops. Your family-friendly specialized guide will introduce you to many of the archaeological finds relating to the main characters in Percy’s adventures, such as the one-eyed Polyphemus, the menacing looking Medusa and Chiron the wise and friendly centaur, to name but a few.
The best way to ensure that your children will have a fun learning adventure while visiting one of the most magnificent and important collections of ancient Roman art in the world!
Let the treasure hunt begin!
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Percy Jackson Tour for Kids at the Capitoline Museums of Rome with Special Guide
What's included in Percy Jackson Tour for Kids at the Capitoline Museums of Rome with Special Guide
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Piazza del Campidoglio
Join the adventure of Percy Jackson and his demigod friends for a 2.5 hour walking tour in the oldest museum in the world, the Capitoline Museum. The Capitoline Museum is located in Piazza del Campidoglio, one of Rome’s most stunning squares, trapezium shaped with an intriguing oval ground pattern and an elegant staircase, bordered on three sides by gorgeous buildings, entirely redesigned by Michelangelo. In the center of the square stands the statue of the roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius on horseback. Our treasure hunt starts from here, giving your children the opportunity to get involved and have a lot of fun learning. Your enthusiastic and knowledgeable guide will be interacting with you all while sharing interesting facts which will help you and your little ones to understand more about the history and the culture of the people at the time, who lived in one of the most advanced and progressive civilizations in history.
Musei Capitolini
The Capitoline Museum is spread out across two buildings connected by an underground tunnel, both designed by Michelangelo. You will see the iconic Etruscan statue as well as the symbol of Rome, the She-Wolf, and you will listen to the story of Romulus and Remo, the mythical founders of the city. Your kid-friendly expert guide will lead you through Greek and Roman mythology mentioned in the popular books and movies, discovering some of Rome’s greatest artistic and archeological treasures.
Inclusions
- Local guide
- Kid-friendly professional guide
- Food and drink
- Gratuities
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- "Due to the Jubilee, some monuments may be under restoration. Please pay attention to any messages we may send regarding potential changes."
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- 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).
