The 8 Circus Shows in Italy That Earn the Ticket Price

1.Caracalla Baths & Circus Maximus — Private or Shared

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

Explore the Baths of Caracalla for one hour, then spend 30 minutes at Circus Maximus with a live archaeologist guide. Expect striking mosaics, underfloor heating, ancient leisure customs, and stories of chariot races. Choose a private or small-group tour in English or five other languages.

“Our guide, Francesca, was knowledgeable, friendly and was able to answer all our questions. We booked a small group tour but ended up as just us which was a bonus. This activity by comparison to others such as the Appian Way, aqueduct and catacombs and the ghost tour, didn't feel like value for money, it seemed quite expensive. This is in no way a reflection on our guide as Francesca who brought the ruins to life and explained what we saw in great detail, she was superb.”

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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 Caracalla Baths and Circus Maximus. Expect giant imperial ruins, ancient heating systems, mosaics, chariot-race stories, and a small group of no more than 10 people. The baths receive most of the tour time.

“Our tour guide Anestis was very knowledgeable. We especially enjoyed the Baths of Caracalla portion of the tour, where we spent the most time.”

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3.Roman Forum, Palatine, and Circus Maximus Tour

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

Join a small-group or private tour from the Colosseo metro station to explore the Roman Forum, Palatine Hill, and Arch of Constantine. Guides such as Francesca, Helena, Giovanni, and Tom bring the ruins to life with clear storytelling. Add a 30-minute Circus Maximus visit when booking.

“fantastic, that would have been tricky to navigate all alone”

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

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

Follow an English-speaking guide through Rome’s ancient center in two hours. See the Jewish Ghetto, Portico of Octavia, Tiber Island, Theatre of Marcellus, Capitoline Hill, Roman Forum, Circus Maximus, and Colosseum exterior. Guides named Bruno, Gabriel, Francesco, and Sam have led memorable tours.

“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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6.Caracalla, Colosseum, Circus Maximus Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $215

You’ll tour the Colosseum, Circus Maximus, and Baths of Caracalla with a private art historian guide in your chosen language. Expect about three hours of walking, skip-the-ticket-line access, security screening, and a close look at gladiators, chariot racing, and Roman bathing.

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7.E-bike Tour From The Circus Maximus To The Catacombs

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 4 hours · from $100

Ride from Circus Maximus along the Appian Way with an English-speaking guide. See ancient ruins, Caffarella Park, Cecilia Metella, and Villa di Massenzio, then visit the Catacombs of St. Callisto or St. Sebastiano. Small groups, e-bikes, water, and catacomb tickets are included.

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8.Private Caracalla Baths & Circus Maximus Tour for Kids

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $137

You’ll visit the Baths of Caracalla and Circus Maximus with a private English- or Italian-speaking guide. Expect ancient pools, mosaics, Roman heating systems, chariot-race stories, games, and multimedia tools designed to keep children involved. Guide Donato is especially good with families.

“Our guide Donato was fantastic! He was so friendly and great with my kids and he knew all the interesting facts and stories about the baths and circus. I would highly recommend this tour!!”

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