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Walk with us on the path of the famous gladiators of Rome and recreate their stories and the historical events that took place on the sand-covered arena floor within the walls of the Colosseum.
You will beat the rush on your trip by avoiding the lengthy ticket queues to travel deep inside the Colosseum’s walls to explore its many mysteries and history gory.
Walk in the footsteps of the Roman gladiators through the Libitinaria Gate of Death (a special entrance not open to the general public) and see through their eyes as they combat in violent confrontations with other gladiators, wild animals, and convicted criminals.
Join us on this VIP Colosseum Arena and Ancient Rome Tour and walk in the footsteps of the greatest warriors of ancient Rome.
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Duration: 150 to 180 minutes
Starts: Roma, Italy
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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Walk with us on the path of the famous gladiators of Rome and recreate their stories and the historical events that took place on the sand-covered arena floor within the walls of the Colosseum.
You will beat the rush on your trip by avoiding the lengthy ticket queues to travel deep inside the Colosseum’s walls to explore its many mysteries and history gory.
Walk in the footsteps of the Roman gladiators through the Libitinaria Gate of Death (a special entrance not open to the general public) and see through their eyes as they combat in violent confrontations with other gladiators, wild animals, and convicted criminals.
Join us on this VIP Colosseum Arena and Ancient Rome Tour and walk in the footsteps of the greatest warriors of ancient Rome.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Colosseum, Piazza del Colosseo, 00184 Rome Italy
This is a real exclusive guided tour. You will avoid lines and crowds, getting directly inside the Colosseum Arena. Walk in the footsteps of the Roman gladiators through the “Libitinaria” Gate of Death (A special entrance not open to the general public) and see through their eyes as they battle in violent confrontations with other gladiators, wild animals, and condemned criminals. You will enjoy a special perspective of the Colosseum, feeling like a real gladiator during the ludus gladiatorius.
Your guide will tell you all about gladiators fighting and will tell many stories about fool emperors who played in the arena as gladiators against wild beasts. From the arena floor, you will also have a view directly above of the undergrounds.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Colosseum, Piazza del Colosseo, 00184 Rome Italy
Your exclusive guided tour will continue with the Colosseum first and second rings. Admire the incredible engineering genius of the Romans and hear about the incredible speed at which they were able to build.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Palatine Hill, Piazza Santa Maria Nova, 53, 00186 Rome Italy
An expert English speaking guide will take you on a journey back in time, recreating the amazing history and mysteries of the centre of ancient Rome. You will venture up to the Palatine Hill home to the most affluent of ancient Romans, hosting the best view over the centre of the city (A perfect place for pictures). On the Palatine Hill, we will tell you the legend of Romulus and Remus, the brothers abandoned as infants and raised by a she wolf. The legend says that the two brothers fought one against the other for power control, between the two, Romulus was the winner and then the founder of Rome.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Roman Forum, Largo della Salara Vecchia 5/6, 00186 Rome Italy
And then moving down the hill to explore the famous Roman Forum, the centre of life in ancient Rome where many of the oldest and most important buildings were located and the venue for public speeches, elections, criminal trials, and single combat gladiatorial matches. The enchantment of the Roman Forum – where the main market took place – and the Sacred Way – the triumphal road where the Centurions of Caesar marched after their return from the countless battles and conquests.
Duration: 45 minutes
