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Circus Maximus: Interactive Horse Racing Game
4.5
23 Ratings
Roma
Experience the thrill of horse racing in ancient Rome with the Circus Maximus Virtual Reality Race. Immerse yourself in a 3D reconstruction of the iconic stadium and compete for the grand prize. Join now!
Experience the thrill of horse racing in ancient Rome with the Circus Maximus Virtual Reality Race. Immerse yourself in a 3D reconstruction of the iconic stadium and compete for the grand prize. Join now!
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Via di S. Gregorio, 58 - Dive into the rich history of Rome with an engaging virtual reality experience focused on the legendary events of the Circus Maximus, the largest and most magnificent entertainment venue of ancient times. Become the main character in an enthralling journey through time, exploring its numerous transformations while…
- Via di S. Gregorio, 58 - Dive into the rich history of Rome with an engaging virtual reality experience focused on the legendary events of the Circus Maximus, the largest and most magnificent entertainment venue of ancient times. Become the main character in an enthralling journey through time, exploring its numerous transformations while navigating the streets of Imperial Rome in real time. Be surrounded by soldiers and ancient citizens, and marvel at iconic landmarks like the grand Arch of Titus and the stunning monumental fountain of the Septizodium.
Following this, our team will lead you to the highlight of the experience: by donning the VR headset, you will be transported inside the original structure, which could host up to 385,000 spectators. Select your preferred faction and get ready to participate in a thrilling chariot race, aiming to earn the Emperor’s favor. This entire experience is offered in three languages: Italian, English, and Spanish. Reserve your journey into Imperial Rome today!
What's Included
- VR assistant in English and Italian
- Eye mask cover for VR headset
- Hand sanitizing gel
- Integrated audio guide (English, Italian)
- VR headsets
- RC insurance
- VR assistant in English and Italian
- Eye mask cover for VR headset
- Hand sanitizing gel
- Integrated audio guide (English, Italian)
- VR headsets
- RC insurance
What's Not Included
- Drinks
- Transport
- Souvenir
- Tourist Guide
- Entrance ticket to the Archeological Area of Circus Maximus
- Drinks
- Transport
- Souvenir
- Tourist Guide
- Entrance ticket to the Archeological Area of Circus Maximus
Additional Information
- Participate in the inaugural interactive horse racing game at the Circus Maximus.
- Explore the history of the largest entertainment venue of ancient Rome through an animated and certified 3D reconstruction, and learn about the rise of the magnificent city of Rome to its peak glory.
- Take center stage in the circus chariot races and claim the grand…
- Participate in the inaugural interactive horse racing game at the Circus Maximus.
- Explore the history of the largest entertainment venue of ancient Rome through an animated and certified 3D reconstruction, and learn about the rise of the magnificent city of Rome to its peak glory.
- Take center stage in the circus chariot races and claim the grand prize: 1 million sesterces and a laurel crown, all under the watchful gaze of the emperor.
- Large suitcases and bags are not allowed inside the attractions
- Comfortable shoes are recommended
- Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult and bring a valid ID
- Please arrive 15 minutes before the agreed time
Location
Via di S. Gregorio, 58
Via di San Gregorio
Meeting Point: Via di San Gregorio corner Via dei Cerchi. The staff holds a black flag saying "Ancient and Recent"
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.5
(23 Ratings)
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Y158ermartab
Oct 26, 2025
informative and fun - My son (16) and I had a very nice experience. Our contact, Rose, did a fantastic job explaining how the equipment worked. The organization was very kind to call the day before to plan a reschedule since bad weather was predicted. This morning we received a whatsapp to ask if we would be still be up to do the experience. We were a bit early at the meeting point but our contact, Rose, dashed to meet us. Rose was happy and eager to help us and ensure that we would enjoy it.The experience with the vr glasses was very informative and especially the end was fun (no spoilers)😀
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B8821lisilviab
Oct 19, 2025
We traveled to the past and saw Rome.Fun - I traveled thousands of years and I saw birth to Rome, its people, its horses, its markets and until the Most Circus was built. With a brief explanation of the Rose guide, very clear and friendly, we were able to drive our horses and have fun.
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Ines_v
Oct 13, 2025
great with kids - Very nice, the only way to make the circus attractive for small kids. The guide is super nice and very patient
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Vanesa_s
Aug 9, 2025
Great and our guide... - Great and our guide Alessia spectacular and super friendly and friendly. We are delighted with the whole experience
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866taylorb
Jul 26, 2025
This is where Charlton Heston made his bones - Today, the Circus Maximus in Rome amounts to little more than a very large field and a few small ruins. Certainly a far cry from what it was in ancient Rome, a chariot racing stadium and entertainment venue recalled by the climactic chariot race in the 1959 epic movie "Ben-Hur" starring Charlton Heston. It once was the largest building for public entertainment in antiquity and one of the largest in history, much larger than the nearby Colosseum. It measured 2,037 feet long and 387 feet wide and accommodated 150,000 people, as many as 300,000 on some occasions. Aside from the more celebrated chariot races, it also hosted wild animal hunts, athletic events, processions and gladiatorial combats. The massive venue was divided down the middle by a 340-meter-long masonry spine with a pillar at each end to mark the turns. Located in the middle of the valley between the Aventine and Palatine hills, Circus Maximus was founded in the 6th century BC by Tarquinius Priscus, the fifth king of Rome. Horses raced there for 1,000 years. The last race was recorded in 550 AD. Damaged several times by fire, the Circus Maximus was almost completely rebuilt under Emperor Trajan and most of the structure visible today was built during his reign. The two large Egyptian obelisks that used to be on the site have been moved. Augustus' obelisk of Pharaoh Ramses 11 now stands in Plaza de Popolo and Constantine's obelisk of Thothmes 111 is next to the Basilica of St. John Laternan. Did you know that one charioteer raced for 24 years in the 2nd century AD, won 3,000 times with a two-horse chariot and 1,462 times with a four-horse chariot? When he retired, he had accumulated the fabulous sum of 35 million sesterces or $400 million in today's accounting. Clearly, the Lionel Messi or Le Bron James of his day.
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Bernardorr7279pl
Jun 23, 2025
Unique and fun. - Very fun and unique.
The guide was very attentive, patient and treated us very well throughout the game.
It is a very interesting experience and you can see that they create and produce their games with great commitment and affection.
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688eneap
Aug 29, 2025
Great - We were with Rose and she was lovely, a great experience. Altought it was in the street it's an original activity easy to enjoy and I'd recommend it to friends. Rose was really kind with us and helped me with everything I needed at the acticity.
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W8541urjades
Jul 25, 2025
- It was Fun. We had a good time. Our son really enjoyed it. They explain really well how the Circus Maximus existed. They even make you participate at a race at the end. It is very well made. And the person who took care of us was very sweet and professional. We recommand this expe
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A1223nxsarahg
Jun 21, 2025
There are other things to do in rome (other than this one) - They do provide an eyecover mask, but the vr gadget itself is not sanitized. You will be asked to wear the strap around your neck - which previously was strapped around the neck of the person ahead of you. We visited in summer, so people are sweating all over, so..... [same with the headsets yay!]
The audio was ok, visuals was a disgrace to the true grandeur of Rome. The 3d tech they were using was probably 20 years ago. This made the experience really boring and unworthy of people's time.
I can smell a man's sweat, whenever i put the VR gadget on my face, aggravate that with the poor, dull 3d visuals - every moment of the experience i was wishing that it would end sooner.
The concept was good, but the execution was terrible. Stay away, or don't put your hopes up too much.
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Marjoriey531
Jun 1, 2025
Missed! - Bad experience...We went with our family to the reception point (which is not the entrance to Circus Maximus) early...and we waited a long time without seeing any guide or group...
After 30 minutes waiting, we went back into the structure and the Roman municipal employees of the ticket office explained that our tickets were not valid because the virtual tours were only done in the morning...
Obviously, other French families had the same pitfall... We're spread thin...
So, big disappointment at wasting time and money for nothing...
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