Colosseum available on Airbnb for ‘Gladiator II’ experience – NBC Chicago
Get Ready to Face Your Gladiator Destiny!
Are you ready to live out your gladiator dreams and face your destiny in the iconic Colosseum?
Soon, you’ll be able to book a unique 3-hour experience at the Colosseum through Airbnb, which will take you back in time to the ancient Roman era. The experience will be available on May 7 and May 8, 2024, and up to 16 guests per day can participate.
What to Expect
Here’s a sneak peek at what you can expect during this epic adventure:
- Arrive at the Colosseum after sunset and get ready to immerse yourself in the world of gladiators.
- Explore the underground chambers where gladiators prepared for battle, and don your chosen armor to get into character.
- Train in the art of gladiator combat and face off against your fellow warriors, led by a seasoned referee.
- Enjoy a spread of victuals, just like the ancient gladiators did, to fuel your battle.
- Test your mettle and see if you can emerge victorious in the arena.
Get Ready for the Ultimate Immersive Experience
The Colosseum experience is part of Airbnb’s “Icons” series, which has also featured stays at the Deetz house from “Beetlejuice” and the McAllister house from “Home Alone.”
A Peek at the Past and the Future
The Colosseum experience is announced just a week before the release of the sequel to the 2000 hit “Gladiator,” which stars Denzel Washington, Paul Mescal, Pedro Pascal, and others. The long-awaited follow-up, premiering on November 22, promises to be an epic adventure.
What They Do in the Colosseum, and in Life, Echoes in Eternity
Lucky fans of the movie or of history itself will now have the chance to walk in the footsteps of Maximus Decimus Meridius and spend a few hours as a gladiator. Who knows what will happen in the Colosseum, and what echoes will be heard in eternity?