As a movie critic who has seen more films than I can count and lived through various historical eras on the silver screen, I must say that Airbnb’s latest offering is nothing short of spectacular! The Gladiator Experience at the Colosseum takes immersive storytelling to new heights.


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Airbnb has officially reached epic heights with the newest addition to their Icons lineup.

Partnering with Paramount Pictures before the release of Ridley Scott’s “Gladiator II,” Airbnb is providing a unique opportunity for 16 lucky guests to explore the historic Colosseum in Rome during an extraordinary after-hours Gladiator encounter.

Although visitors can’t spend the night at the Colosseum as it is a site of battles rather than rest, they have an opportunity to choose from two available three-hour experiences designed for up to 16 people each, free of charge. These events will take place on May 7 and 8, 2025.

Visitors have the option to reserve the experience on November 27, starting at 6:00 a.m. Pacific Time, via airbnb.com/gladiatormovie.com. It is important to note that each guest is expected to handle their own travel arrangements to and from Rome, Italy.

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During the event, visitors will be welcomed by our host who will find them outside the Colosseum once it’s darkened, guiding them towards the entrance where they’ll follow. Inside, they’ll journey down into the underground chambers known as the hypogeum. There, each participant will choose their gladiator persona based on the armor provided and get ready for combat.

For the very first time since its ancient days, this unique event will allow the general public to explore the historical site at night, reprising its original role as a battleground and venue for live performances.

In “Gladiator 2,” we find Paul Mescal’s character, Lucius Verus (who is the grown son of Russell Crowe’s character from the original “Gladiator”), living in the African region of Numidia where his mother sent him as a child. The sequel sees Lucius returning to Rome, this time as a gladiator, encountering new adversaries and reconnecting with his mother.

The Gladiator Experience is simply the most recent addition to Airbnb’s extensive collection of entertainment-themed experiences within their Icons category. Among these immersive offerings, several are overnight stays, such as the X-Men 97 mansion, the “Up” balloon house, Riley’s Headquarters from “Inside Out 2”, Prince’s “Purple Rain” residence, and many more unique locations.

Book Airbnb’s Gladiator experience starting Nov. 27:

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2024-11-13 17:19