Unfortunately, we were unable to attend the show. I was exhausted from traveling from US to Italy so we missed the show. Since it was too late to cancel we opted to not attend. So the remaining questions I am not able to answer





Friends, Romans, countrymen, lend me your ears! We are waiting for you! In the charming atmosphere of the Arena, in Ancient Appian Way, with music, lights and effects, you can attend gladiatorial fights, ancient dances, rites of Vestal Virgins and mimes show. Spent a night as a real ancient roman in the Colosseum, at the end you will decide for the fate of the warriors: Live or DEATH! SEE YOU IN THE ARENA!
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 20.
Short visit to our Roman Legionary Museum, in the arena show with dances, gladiator fights and pantomime.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Rome Gladiator Show at Gruppo Storico Romano lasts about 1h 30min–2h. The itinerary has 1 stop.
Prices start at $29 per person for this Rome experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Fridays, starting at 8:30 PM.
Children aged 4–12 pay from $21, adults from $29. Infants go free.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 200 participants.
Specialized infant seats are available Children must be accompanied by an adult Infant seats are available on request; make a note in the 'Special Requirements' box when you book
Wheelchair accessible Wheelchair accessible; if assistance is required, make a note in the 'Special Requirements' box when you book
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 4.2 out of 5 across 72 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Scuola Gladiatori Roma.
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Unfortunately, we were unable to attend the show. I was exhausted from traveling from US to Italy so we missed the show. Since it was too late to cancel we opted to not attend. So the remaining questions I am not able to answer
We really enjoyed this show. It was so fun and interactive! We also enjoyed the juice for the kids, wine and snacks.
We were greated by very friendly staff on arrival. There was a wide range of complimentary nibbles provided with wine, water or juice. The show had a wide range of entertainment and also involved members of the audience.
Great for kids and anyone looking for a fun activity. Dancing, small bites, fun pictures, entertaining gladiators
We really enjoyed the 2-hour event. There was a kiosk with snacks and drinks. In addition, one could help oneself to fruit and drinks at the buffet after a short introductory speech. Afterward, the varied and heartfelt show began. It was super entertaining. The audience can either just watch, but participating is worth it. You get swept up in the atmosphere anyway. Thanks to the dedicated and passionate team!
The location is a bit difficult to reach by public transport at that time, and getting back to the center can also be difficult. Definitely keep that in mind. Otherwise, we were there with our 5-year-old son. He found it totally exciting, and the children were also included. Otherwise a nice experience!
Highly exciting, authentic show that was immersive and inclusive. We walked to the venue from the Colosseum which was a stunning 45min walk. Would highly recommend.
Everybody had fun. We were ages 12-19. This is a show that includes not only the battles, but also dances, sharing the audience and the children in the show, "The Queen of the New Caesar" and more. There is also respect for the audience: delicious wine, juice and water for children, strawberry and hot dogs, pastries, cheeses and pastries. It happens on Fridays in the summer months. Cons: The heat and humidity in July were terrible, a lot of mosquitoes brought mosquito repulsive material and the location was less accessible by public transport, but the lady at the entrance was very nice and when we entered offered to book a taxi for us at the end.
This is great for primary school age children who might find it hard to appreciate the ruins around rome.
The gladiator show was wonderful — truly exciting, and the audience was thrilled throughout. The performance was based on real history, and everyone participated eagerly. The actors gave a wholehearted performance, and there was even a snack break. The show was not too long, with suitable rest times thoughtfully arranged. It took place at night, when the surroundings were dark, but the special effects were stunning. A large crowd attended, and it seemed that everyone had their own favorite gladiator from history. Overall, it was a memorable experience — a chance to learn about gladiators in an engaging way while enjoying an exhilarating show.
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