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• We learned to be gladiators!

  Valerie F,

  Oct 2, 2025

  - Viator

  5.00

  This tour was AWESOME! We were two adults, my uncle and I, and we booked the early morning gladiator experience and were the only two on the tour. Our guide was incredible; he was funny, friendly and very knowledgeable with Gladiator artifacts and history. We wish we had a little more time to see the impressive museum inside the grounds of the Gladiator school, the artifacts and many different helmets and armor and everything inside was very very cool. After the explanation in the museum, in which we were able to put on some of the armor, we went outside to learn techniques the gladiators used in fighting and to warm up at an obstacle course. We were also able to try to fight with swords and shields! Our guide also explained they regularly hold reenactments and just recently competed with their group in a national tournament. This experience was very fun and was the highlight of our trip. I would recommend this to everyone! Adults, families, anyone and everyone— go and check out this gladiator school!

• Our kids favorite activity in Rome

  Jason W,

  Sep 22, 2025

  - Viator

  5.00

  After visiting the Colosseum, we headed to the Roman Gladiator School….and it ended up being the absolute favorite activity of our entire trip to Rome. The experience started with a lesson on what gladiators wore during their fights, complete with the chance to try everything on and take pictures fully geared up. From there, we jumped into agility training and even a mental training game to get into the gladiator mindset. The highlight was stepping into the arena to learn real gladiator moves with shields and wooden swords. The instructor were engaging and made the whole thing fun for all ages. We ended with a friendly competition to see who would be crowned the best gladiator of our group, which had the whole family laughing and cheering. My entire family, from our 4-year-old up thought this was the single best thing we did in Rome. The only drawback is that it’s a bit outside the city. Taxis can be pricey, and while buses are an option, they don’t run very frequently. It’s about a 45-minute walk from the Colosseum if you’re up for it. Still, the experience was absolutely worth it, and I’d recommend it to anyone looking for something unique, fun, and memorable in Rome.

• For a fun time and experience

  Bjorn H,

  Sep 13, 2025

  - Viator

  5.00

  This was great and even better than expected. We had Flama explaining a lot of the history on Roman legionnaire and gladiator fighting. But also expect to get stuck in and do some training in skills, take your kids too! Place is outside the old Roman walls but easy to reach with the 118 bus on the via appia. Best part: being beating up by Flama (wearing legionnaire kit)

• Fantastico for our whole family!

  Robyn D,

  Sep 8, 2025

  - Viator

  5.00

  It was fantastico for the whole family! Our gladiator trainer was fun, informative and a real delight. Love the history section as much as the actual training. HIGHLY recommend for anyone but especially for family with kids. It was one of our best adventures in Roma!!

• Becoming a gladiator !

  Maximus D,

  Aug 29, 2025

  - Viator

  5.00

  So much fun!! My kids , myself and even my wife participated in the gladiator training. We dressed up, trained and fought like a gladiator and make timeless memories. Thank you so much to our trainer who helped us have a blast.