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Airbnb Launches Once-in-A-Lifetime ‘Gladiator II’ Experience at the Colosseum After Hours (Exclusive)
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Airbnb Launches Once-in-A-Lifetime ‘Gladiator II’ Experience at the Colosseum After Hours (Exclusive)

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be a gladiator? Airbnb is about to make this possible.

In anticipation of Gladiator II (out November 22nd), long awaited sequelI Ridley Scott‘s Academy Award-Winner of the 2000 blockbuster movie gladiator, The vacation rental site is hosting a unique after-hours experience at the Roman Colosseum, PEOPLE can exclusively reveal.

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Unlike your typical listings, Gladiator II the experience is not an overnight stay, but will welcome first-time visitors to the iconic landmark after hours.

Airbnb’s ‘Gladiator’ experience at the Colosseum.

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Once inside the historic arena, guests will “wear historically accurate armor and test their skills to determine their fate in battle,” according to Airbnb.

Photos of the spectacular experience show the Colosseum lit up with orange light fixtures to resemble fire and torches, as well as a variety of different shields and weapons on display.

Airbnb’s ‘Gladiator’ experience at the Colosseum.

Airbnb


Visitors will be greeted after sunset by the master of ceremonies, who will guide them through the underground chambers to help them prepare for battle.

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Airbnb says the night will continue with a guide “through the torch-lit, labyrinthine passages of the Colosseum where countless warriors have walked before.”

Guests will be invited to watch “seasoned gladiators engage in a thrilling showdown” before training themselves in the “gladiator martial art” and fighting against other warriors.

Airbnb’s ‘Gladiator’ experience at the Colosseum.

Airbnb


Throughout the evening, guests will be treated to a spread consisting of grapes, pomegranates, almonds and walnuts on a big screen.

While the once-in-a-lifetime experience is free, getting a spot can be the biggest challenge. Reservations will be available for two- or three-hour experiences on May 7 or 8. Each experience can accommodate up to 16 guests and costs $0 per person. (Guests are responsible for their own travel to Rome).

Reservations will be open starting at 6:00 am PT on November 27th. Until December 9, 23:59 PT airbnb.com/gladiatormovie.

Airbnb’s ‘Gladiator’ experience at the Colosseum.

Airbnb


Known as one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, the Colosseum is a massive arena where gladiators fought to the death against other warriors and wild animals for the entertainment of the public.

Gladiator II stars Paul Mescal, Pedro Pascal And Denzel Washington. The film picks up where its predecessor left off, with the new fighter, Commodus’ nephew Lucius (Mescal), ready to enter the arena.

Paul Mescal plays Lucius in ‘Gladiator II’.

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The movie has already been picked up generally positive initial reviews with critics Hollywood ReporterDavid Rooney writes that Mescal is “as charming as ever” in his portrayal.

Gladiator II (Russell) may not have a protagonist with the searing gaze of Crowe’s Maximus, but he’s got plenty of the dazzling spectacle and operatic violence audiences will want,” Rooney wrote.