Baths of Diocletian & Michelangelo's Cloister Tour in Rome

Explore Roman engineering and Renaissance design on a guided walking tour through ancient ruins and sacred spaces. Join a shared tour in English, or choose a private tour in English, Spanish, Portuguese, German, French or Italian.

• Explore the Baths of Diocletian, once Rome's largest public bath complex
• Discover Michelangelo's transformation of ancient ruins at the Basilica of Saint Mary of the Angels and Martyrs
• Wander through Michelangelo's cloister, a peaceful green space within the historic site

Itinerary

1. Start at the front gate of the Basilica of Saint Mary of the Angels and Martyrs. Departures are at 09:30 and 17:00; look for staff holding a yellow Touriks sign.
2. Explore the Baths of Diocletian and Michelangelo's Cloister (Chiostro di Michelangelo) on a 1-hour guided tour.
3. Continue with a 30-minute guided tour of the Baths of Diocletian.
4. Continue exploring the church, or extend your experience with an optional 1-hour 30-minute guided visit to Palazzo Massimo at the National Roman Museum.
5. Return to the Basilica of Saint Mary of the Angels and Martyrs. Listed return times are 11:00 and 18:30, with availability depending on your departure time and itinerary duration.

What's Included

• Tour guide
• Admission to the Baths of Diocletian
• Admission to the Basilica of Saint Mary of the Angels and Martyrs
• Optional admission to Palazzo Massimo and Palazzo Altemps

Important details

• Children aged 0–17 must be accompanied by a paying adult. Children aged 0–6 join free.
• The tour involves considerable walking and stairs.
• Dress appropriately for a sacred site and behave respectfully inside the basilica. Observe any photography restrictions.
• Arrive 15 minutes before departure.