The 6 Gladiator Experiences in Italy That Earn Their Price

1.Colosseum Tour with Access to the Gladiator Arena

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 6,690 reviews · from $55.51Our pick

Guided Colosseum tour with arena floor access, ground floor and second tier views, and lively storytelling through the gladiator gate.

“I liked the extended look in the colosseum and details of the structure.”

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2.Gladiator’s Gate: Special Access Colosseum Tour with Arena Floor

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4,037 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $89.49

Step through Gladiator’s Gate onto the Colosseum arena floor, then tour the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill with a small-group guide for $89.49.

“Sev was excellent guide!! He was very knowledgeable about the history of Rome and the Coliseum. He showed us the important facts and figures of Rome. A+ Highly recommended”

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3.Roman Gladiator School: Learn How to Become a Gladiator

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,477 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $108.16

Train like a Roman gladiator in a small-group class near the Colosseum, with museum admission, costume hire, and arena fights.

“The Gladiator School was a great experience. Our teacher first taught us all about soldiers and gladiators and some of the weapons, helmets, and shields they used. Then we had some warm ups and instruction in offense and defense. Then we went to the arena and fought in matches. It was all fun and educational.”

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4.Full Day Tour to Val d’Orcia and Gladiator’s Fields with Wines

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,106 reviews · 11 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $94.57

Full-day coach tour from Florence through Val d’Orcia, tasting Brunello in Montalcino and Vino Nobile in Montepulciano, plus stops in Pienza.

“This tour felt like we were in a beautiful painting of the rolling hills of Tuscany, simply gorgeous.”

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5.Gladiator’s Gate and Arena Special Colosseum Access

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 796 reviews · from $123.48

Skip the line through the Gladiator’s Gate, step onto the arena floor, then tour the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill with a small group.

“Stefano was very knowledgeable and made the Colosseum and its surroundings come to life with pictures and explanations.”

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6.2-Hour Gladiator School

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 630 reviews · from $135.94

Train like a Roman gladiator on the Via Appia Antica. A 2-hour class with museum visit, swordplay, arena battle, and certificate.

“Perfect activity for families! Our Gladiator master was knowledgeable yet patient with some very excited little boys. A must do after visiting the Colosseum.”

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