Tours from Home: The Secrets of the Roman Colosseum

The sounds were deafening - public taunting, animals growling, opponents pleading. The smells were horrid—blood soaked sand, animal waste, burning iron and sweat. This was the gory and glory of a Gladiator in the times of Ancient Rome. And at the center of it all—one majestic monument in the heart of the Eternal City that still stands today as a symbol of a nation, its rise to power, and fall from grace. Il Colosseo or as we know it, the Colosseum.

Join Walks as we journey via this live online tour into the dark yet triumphant reality of the world’s most feared and celebrated warriors - the Gladiators, and the monumental structure built as their playground, which now stands as one of the world’s most iconic ancient sites. Within the iconography of the Colosseum, the Eternal City has an eternal emblem. Now is the time to dive a little deeper into its secrets.

Our guide will walk you through how stolen lands for an Emperor’s vain Domus Aurea (Golden Palace) became the location for the largest building to host free public games in Ancient Rome. Stroll under the arches and into the life of the Colosseum’s fierce occupants - where glory was found within the confines of the arena floor.

Over the hour, your guide will share the secrets and stories of their life working within the Colosseum - divulging what they have come to learn in their studies and share often overlooked articles of interest about the Colosseum.

Engage in conversation, pose questions, and experience this live tour from the comfort of your home - a perfect experience for those who have yet to visit Italy, (are we enticing you yet?), for travelers longing to go back, or those interested in the fascinating history of Ancient Rome.

If the tour or date you are interested in is not available, please email toursfromhome@takewalks.com to inquire about Private Tour pricing.

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