Gladiator For a Day! The Ultimate Roman Experience
Combine a Private Tour of the Colosseum with a Training Session at the Rome Gladiator School | 100% Kid-friendly and Fully Personalized | Secure a Unique Family Experience!
From €590
- 80% refund for cancellations made 30 days or more prior to the tour date
- 40% refund for cancellations made between 29 and 7 days prior to the tour date
- 20% refund for cancellations made between 6 and 2 days prior to the tour date
- No refund for cancellations made less than 48 hours prior to the tour date or in the event of a no-show
Get ready to explore the Colosseum with a kid-friendly expert guide and visit the official Gladiator School of Rome on the ancient Appian Way -all in one unique family adventure!
The first part of the tour takes place at the Colosseum, where you'll uncover the secrets of the spectacular events held before an audience of over 50,000 spectators. Gladiatorial combats, animal hunts, mock naval battles, and much more.
The focus will be on the world of gladiators, and you'll also get the chance to see the famous Ludus Magnus, the grand training facility next to the Colosseum where gladiators trained year-round.
Next, our driver will take you to the Gladiator School, where the second part of the experience begins.
Before teaching you to fight like a real Gladiator, your instructor will guide you through the Gladiator Museum, revealing the private and public lives of Rome’s greatest fighters. You’ll even have the chance to wear their helmets and uniforms
Then, it’s time for the training camp, where you’ll experience a real Gladiator workout and learn the best Roman fighting techniques.
Toy swords and shields will be provided to help you prepare for the final combat.
Who will be the last hero in the arena?
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- Colosseum (first and second tiers)
- Ludus Magnus
- Private Transfer from the Colosseum to the Gladiator School
- Gladiator Museum
- Gladiator Techniques Workout Session
- Final Combat
Base price: € 590 up to 2 participants
Additional participants:
Adult (18+): € 125
Youth (13-17): € 95
Kid (4-12): € 85
Infant (0-3): free
- Included
- 1.5-hour Private Guided Tour of the Colosseum (first and second tiers) and Ludus Magnus
- Entry Tickets to the Colosseum (valued at €18 per person)
- 2-hour Gladiator School Shared Experience (Museum visit + workout session + final combat)
- One-way transfer from the Colosseum to the Gladiator School (approx. 15-minute drive)
- Agency Fee
- Taxes
- Excluded
- Return transfer (available upon request)
- Headsets (available upon request)
- Gratuities
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Travelers should have a good level of physical fitness to participate in this experience;
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Special access to the Colosseum Arena is available for an additional fee of 20 Euros per adult (10 Euros per child under 18). We recommend booking at least 45 days in advance due to limited availability;
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The entry tickets to the Colosseum are personalized. Full names and birth dates of all participants must be provided at the time of booking. Once purchased, tickets cannot be modified or refunded;
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The entry tickets to the Colosseum are timed. Local staff strictly enforce the entry slots, and latecomers will not be admitted. No refund will be provided in case of delays;
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Only children aged 7 and older can participate in the combat portion of the Gladiator School, unless otherwise agreed upon by the parents and local staff;
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Security checks to access the Colosseum are mandatory and may result in queues on busy dates;
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Our tours run rain or shine. In case of bad weather, the workout session and final combat will take place in an indoor hall at the Gladiator School;
- 80% refund for cancellations made 30 days or more prior to the tour date
- 40% refund for cancellations made between 29 and 7 days prior to the tour date
- 20% refund for cancellations made between 6 and 2 days prior to the tour date
- No refund for cancellations made less than 48 hours prior to the tour date or in the event of a no-show
Our family tours are designed for children aged 4-5 and up. Our guides adapt pace and storytelling to the age of the group: treasure hunts and games for younger kids, anecdotes and curiosities for teens. If you’re travelling with children of different ages, let us know when booking and your guide will tailor the tour accordingly.
It’s every parent’s biggest worry — and our guides’ favourite challenge. Family tours aren’t adult visits slowed down: they’re built for children, with quizzes, missions and stories of gladiators and emperors. Many families tell us their kids didn’t want to leave — even the ones who started out sceptical.
Tours last around 2-3 hours, calibrated to children’s attention spans. Guides build in breaks, alternate walking and storytelling, and read the group’s energy: if you need to slow down or skip a stop, the route adapts. The goal is for kids to finish the tour excited, not exhausted.
Yes, with a few caveats. Some areas of the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill have cobblestones and steps, so for younger children we often recommend a baby carrier instead. When you book, we’ll advise on the most stroller-friendly route for your chosen tour.
A real person, with a name: Sara, Alessandra, Maria Teresa or Alessio — licensed guides who have worked with families for years. We don’t assign guides at random: we match the right person to your children’s ages and your language. Many family reviews mention our guides by name, and that’s the compliment we value most.
Private: just your family and your guide. No strangers, no pace set by others. That means following your children’s rhythm, stopping whenever needed, and turning the visit into a truly tailored experience — emergency bathroom breaks and gelato stops included.
No problem: since the tour is private, your guide handles breaks stress-free. We know the bathrooms, water fountains and gelato spots along every route. We do recommend bringing water and a snack, especially in summer.
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