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Gladiator in Rome for one Day for Families and Children

About this experience

Enjoy this impressive Fullday immerse in the True Gladiator school led by members of the famous Historic Group of Rome, after lunch visit the Colosseum with an expert local Tour Guide.
Driver and Colosseum Tour Guide included.
Highlights of Gladiator School
• is a chance for your child to be a gladiator for a day!
• Two-hours without phone-screen
• Fan for all the family
• Two-hours Roman gladiator training in a shared group
• Lessons led by members of the Historic Group of Rome
• Hire of gladiator clothing and weapons
• Free drink included
• Free entrance to the Gladiator School of Rome Museum
Free time for a light lunch (your own expense), we can suggest a typical Roman Restaurant.
After Lunch you will be guided by a friendly expert local Tour Guide through the secret of the Colosseum with a two-hours of a private visit.
We are excited to offer you this, and you will be surely satisfied of it.

At a glance

  • Duration: 8 hr
  • Private experience

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Plan your experience

Time on the tour8 hr
Guide languagesEnglish (live guide), Italian (live guide)
Tour arrangementPrivate experience

Set aside 8 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.

Before you go

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Important information for COLOSSEUM VISIT: Please provide the full name of each traveler. Please note that to visit the Colosseum from 2024 each traveler must present a valid passport or ID document that matches the full name provided at the time of booking, it will not be possible to change the name on it. In case of mismatch with the identity document, or not presenting a valid ID document at the Check Control, the access will be denied from each Official Management Check Control Staff and no refund will be issued
  • Please wear smart casual dress code

What is included

  • Colosseum entrance ticket valued at €18 per person
  • Your accommodation pickup and dropoff
  • Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
  • Two-hours of Gladiator School in a small shared group
  • Two-hours of Colosseum visit with Friendly Licensed Expert Tour Guide
  • Air-conditioned, licensed legal vehicle with professional English-speaking Driver

Not included

  • Lunch, Food and drinks
  • Tipping is not included in our service fees, it is never mandatory although it is always appreciated

Itinerary and highlights

Two-hours of lesson in a shared group. where you will learn the Master the Art of Gladiator Combat.
Under the expert guidance of skilled instructors, you will learn the fundamentals of gladiatorial combat using wooden swords and shields. Practice various techniques, including attack and defense strategies, while wearing a traditional gladiator tunic. The instructors ensure your safety and enjoyment throughout the training session.

For Lunch break you can reserve the restaurant in Rome, nearby the Colosseum, directly or let us choose some of our favourites for you!

Visit of the Colosseum, going to the second ring where you can admire a panoramic view of the insides of the monuments, overlooking the square below, with an overview of the large base and of the remains of the colonnade and the walls of the largest Roman Temple dedicate to Venus and Rome. With the street of the Imperial Fora on one side and the Arch of Constantine, the Palatine Hill and Via Triumphalis on the other side. Listening to stories from your tour guide about the brutal events that were once held here, like executions and gory gladiator battles. As you stroll around the perimeter of the amphitheater, try to image the ancient crowd of up to 50,000 spectators who cheered as gladiators’ fates were decided by power-hungry emperors.

Meeting and pickup information

  • Departure and Return Point: Your accommodation in Rome
  • Pickup and Dropoff: Civitavecchia Cruise Port, right outside your ship. • English-speaking Driver with a private vehicle will be waiting for you right outside the ship, holding a sign with your name on to be easily recognized.

Languages and tickets

  • English — Guide
  • Italian — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • ItalyBestExcursions

Accessibility and practical details

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Vehicle and Driver will be at your complete disposal for the entire duration of the tour
  • Important information for COLOSSEUM VISIT: Please provide the full name of each traveler. Please note that to visit the Colosseum from 2024 each traveler must present a valid passport or ID document that matches the full name provided at the time of booking, it will not be possible to change the name on it. In case of mismatch with the identity document, or not presenting a valid ID document at the Check Control, the access will be denied from each Official Management Check Control Staff and no refund will be issued
  • For Lunch break you can book the restaurant in Rome, nearby the Colosseum, directly or let us choose some of our favourites for you!
  • Please wear smart casual dress code

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?
The supplier lists a duration of 8 hr.
Which guide languages are listed?
English (live guide), Italian (live guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Youth tickets: age 6–17; Adult tickets: age 18+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.
What is the cancellation policy?
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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