Roma Trip Overview
Discover the secrets of Rome on this spectacular guided tour! Just East of the colosseum are the remains of the largest barracks for gladiators in Rome: the Ludus Magnus. Visit the ruins of the gladiatorial school (Ludus Magnus) and take some pictures in front of the Colosseum, as you listen to your guide’s story. Then, walk along Via Dei Fori Imperiali and admire the remainings of Ancient Rome. At the end of your tour, you will return to Monti street, where the Stumbling stone is located. After seeing this emotional piece of history, relax with an authentic appetizer (included in the price of the tour) at a Roman bar!
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Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Starts: Roma, Italy
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Roma, Lazio, Italy
Discover the secrets of Rome on this spectacular guided tour! Just East of the colosseum are the remains of the largest barracks for gladiators in Rome: the Ludus Magnus. Visit the ruins of the gladiatorial school (Ludus Magnus) and take some pictures in front of the Colosseum, as you listen to your guide’s story. Then, walk along Via Dei Fori Imperiali and admire the remainings of Ancient Rome. At the end of your tour, you will return to Monti street, where the Stumbling stone is located. After seeing this emotional piece of history, relax with an authentic appetizer (included in the price of the tour) at a Roman bar!
Itinerary
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Stop At: Ludus Magnus, Piazza del Colosseo Via Labicana, Rome Italy
The Ludus Magnus was Rome’s most famous gladiatorial school. It was built by the emperor Domitian, near the Colosseum. A tunnel connected the buildings of the Ludus Magnus with the underground network of the Colosseum. The archaeological remains of the school represent less than half of the practice arena and barracks, while the rest of the structure is hidden under the street level and other buildings.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Colosseum, Piazza del Colosseo, 00184 Rome Italy
Colosseum, or the Flavian Amphitheatre is the iconic symbol of Rome. The amazing monument was used to host gladiatorial shows as well as a variety of other events. Don’t forget to take a picture with this stunning building!
Duration: 25 minutes
Stop At: Via dei Fori Imperiali, 00186 Rome Italy
Via dei Fori Imperiali is a spectacular road in the centre of Rome. Here, you can admire Trajan’s, Caesar’s and Augustu’s Forums and a lot of amazing ruins. The Colosseum and the Palatine Hill are also visible from this historic street.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Pietre d’Inciampo – Stolpersteine, Via della Madonna Dei Monti 82, 00184 Rome Italy
Pietre d’Inciampo or Stolperstein is a work of the German artist Gunter Demnig. This monument aims to commemorate the victims of Nazi extermination or persecution. Many Stolpersteine are dedicated not only to Jewish people and members of the political resistance, but also to soldiers of the Italian army who were disarmed, deported to Germany, and had to work as forced laborers there.
Duration: 30 minutes
