Colosseum experiences
Colosseum & Roman Forum small-group tour with a local guide
Book now for an unforgettable small-group experience to discover the Colosseum and Roman Forum with and a local expert guide!
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Private tour of Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill with local expert guide
Explore the Colosseum, visit the Roman Forum archeological site, walk up the Palatine Hill, one of the most ancient areas of Rome, and look down at Circus Maximus.
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Colosseum & arena floor private tour with local expert guide
Don't miss the chance to enjoy a private tour with access to the Colosseum's arena floor by the Gladiator's entrance.
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Discover the beauty of Rome in just 72 hours with the Rome Pass card. Take advantage of special reductions and discounts in Italy's stunning capital.
Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine tour with Vatican Museums upgrade
Visit the Vatican and the Colosseum in this day tour of Rome. Discover the Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel, as well as the Roman forum.
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Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill tour
Book your experience, and live the best of ancient Rome with an expert local guide to the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill.
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Guided tour of Colosseum Gladiator's Gate and Arena Floor, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
See the Colosseum through the gladiator's gate and visit the Arena floor. Enjoy a tour of the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill with your expert local guide.
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Italy audio guide with TravelMate app
Make the most of your time in 14 Italian cities with this TravelMate app on your smartphone. Listen to interesting stories and curiosities narrated in your language.
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World audio guide with TravelMate app
Make the most of your time in 33 cities around the world with this TravelMate app on your smartphone. Listen to detailed audio commentaries in your language.
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Must Sees of Ancient Rome with a local guide
Discover Ancient Rome on a guided tour with a local guide and admire the Italian capital.
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Rome self-guided walking tour in AR
Discover the Colosseum through this augment reality tour.
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Colosseum Arena, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill Tour
Book this 3-hour tour to discover the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill with a guide.
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The inside story
Gladiators tended to be criminals, prisoners of war or slaves who were trained to fight in professional schools. As their fame increased, some men even volunteered for the job. Trained gladiators would often fight unskilled criminals and slaves as a form of public execution, though winning a fight against a gladiator could earn a slave his freedom.
Archaeological remains show that gladiators were often overweight, perhaps in order to build a layer of protective fat. They tended to eat a vegetarian diet of fresh vegetables, dried fruit, barley and beans to grow strong bones that would heal quickly.