Roman Gladiator School: Master Hand-to-Hand Combat on the Ancient Appian Way

Acquire the fundamentals of close combat at an authentic gladiator academy located on the historic Appian Way. Uncover the mysteries of the gladiatorial games of Imperial Rome, interact directly with the history of ancient Rome, and experience unimaginable enjoyment!

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Via Appia Antica, 18 - Parents and/or companions do not have to pay the ticket if they do not attend the course
    Your gladiator lesson takes place at the Gladiator School of Rome, located near the Colosseum on the historic Appian Way. Specializing in the reenactment of ancient Roman life and gladiator fighting, your instructors are members of the…
What's Included
  • Gladiator attire and weaponry included for your lesson!
  • 2-hour immersive Gladiator class
  • Complimentary drink
  • Training by the Historic Group of Rome’s experts
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop off
  • Food and beverages, unless specified
Additional Information
  • Minimum age is 6 years
Location
Via Appia Antica, 18
Via Appia Antica
Departure Point: Lessons commence at the Gladiator School of Rome, located approximately 2.5 kilometers (1.5 miles) from The Colosseum Address: Via Appia Antica, 18, 00179, Rome, Italy Directions: Either take Metro (line B) and get off at OSTIENSE and take the bus number 118 OR take Metro (line A), get off at stop SAN GIOVANNI and then take bus number 218. However in the spirit of easy access - we suggest taking a taxi (approx. 10-15 euros) to access the school Dates: Daily Opening hours 9:30am - 1:30pm 2:00pm - 6:00pm Return point: Concludes at the Gladiator School of Rome
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Rahner_m
Feb 9, 2025
It started hard, because... - It started hard, because the weather wasn't the best. It was rainning a lot, but the organizers solved the problem. The whole family loved it.
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Johanna_z
Feb 3, 2025
Amazing!!!!!! - My 14 year old son and I met with Moro for this experience. Everything was perfect! We were initially worried that this world be too “young” for my son, but Mirko really tailored the event perfectly. He showed many techniques and really put him through an intense workout, he was kind and patient. I would highly recommend this!
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Amy_g
Jan 31, 2025
For all ages! - Such a fun activity and learning experience for both kids and adults. My 70 year old husband and 13 year old grandson participated together and both loved it!
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Rhi_s
Jan 2, 2025
So fun - Such a fun, interactive experience. My 10 year old loved it so much. It was great for him to have an activity that he could be hands on for.
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Joanna_c
Jan 1, 2025
Super fun experience for... - Super fun experience for kids! Extremely knowledgeable instructor who educated us on gladiators in a way that kept everyone interested. The warm up, practice, and matches at the end were a blast!
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Stephanie_c
Dec 31, 2024
Great excursion! - Lots of fun entertainment and education! Highly recommend! I appreciated that they let us observe even if we didn’t want to participate.
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Jacky_s
Dec 31, 2024
Best tour in Rome - This was the best tour in Rome!!! Super fun guide, learning experience and activity for kids and families!!! 100% Recommend!!
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Tim_g
Dec 29, 2024
The best part of our kids time in Rome - Amazing experience for adults and children. The staff could not have been better. If ever back in Rome, we will go again.
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Veronica_m
Dec 29, 2024
Memorable experience for the entire family. - Gladiator school was so fun! My six and ten year old daughters had a great time fighting each other, and my husband even enjoyed himself. I recommend taking a taxi there rather than relying on the buses.
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Richard_s
Dec 27, 2024
Great for family, the... - Great for family, the instructor was fantastic with kids, his knowledge of history made the experience more enjoyable
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