Circus Maximus GO Virtual Tour
Adults 18+: 39,9 €
Child 4-17: 29,9 €
Infant 0-3: 0 €
English
Italian
10:00 AM
2:00 PM
4:00 PM
1,5 Hours
From thursday to sunday
25
Circus Maximus GO
Circus Maximus GO is the first Virtual Tour in Rome to discover the Circus Maximus and participate in the race with the quadrigas.
It is an animated and interactive 3D historical reconstruction in Virtual Reality. It is proposed as a cultural learning product; educational; formative; fun and suitable for all age groups. Also, it is a solution for activities to be carried out in company and outdoors. The experience is an integration to the beautiful Circo Maximo Experience project of the Municipality of Rome and Zetema. It allows you to get to know and deepen the Circense Pump and participate directly in the chariot race.
Virtual Reality
Meet the staff at the agreed point and join the group. This will be happy to welcome you and give you all the necessary information on the unfolding of your Circus Maximus GO virtual tour.
With our animated 3D reconstruction integrated with professional multilingual music and audio tracks, exploring the Circus Maximus has never been easier and more exciting! All the contents within the reconstruction that you will observe, were handled by the Digilab Archeo & Arte3D department of the La Sapienza University of Rome.
Circus Maximus Virtual Tour
Then put on a latest generation VR viewer and immerse yourself in Ancient Rome. During the experience you will be faced with steps to take and explore. Five different areas through the most significant stages in the history of Rome. From the founding of the city, which took place in 753 BC, to its maximum splendor.
Meet Romulus, the first King of Rome, intent on tracing the sacred and impassable border of his city. Around you the seven hills that enclose a thin and bare valley. Then take a look around, here is the Murcia Valley in all its splendor. Reclaimed by the Tarquini kings, it will host the first wooden amphitheater in history, the Circus Maximus.
Watch the city slowly take shape. You will have in front of you an urbanized city and set to shine. Here you will find the Foro Boario, the first market for the import and export of raw materials on the Tiber River.
Outside the Circus Maximus…
Before heading to the main entrance of the Circus Maximus, take the third step. Immerse yourself in the Severan era. It is precisely here that Rome reached its maximum splendor. Walk along the Via Appia Antica; meets the ancient Romans; soldiers; common people; admire the majestic Septizodium, the two-story fountain; then the Arch of Titus; the numerous tabernae; shops of all kinds; and finally, in the distance, you can see the overhanging and spectacular setting of the Colosseum.
The Chariot Race
After a short break, our staff will take you inside the amphitheater itself. Are you ready for an even more exciting adventure? Put on the VR viewer again and get ready to play. Virtually enter the imposing structure of the Circus Maximus. Look around. Precious marbles; columns; temples. A triumph of pride and grandeur. Did you know it could accommodate nearly 385,000 spectators? Hear the sound of the trumpets. These announce the beginning of the Pompa Circensis, the triumphant entry of the emperor followed by a parade of chariots; musicians; dancers and ornamental floats.
After learning the history of Rome and the Circus Maximus, all that remains is to participate in the competition. Put on the VR viewer for the last time and become the protagonist of the long-awaited chariot race. So, choose the faction; the color of the horse; grab the controller and go. Run as fast as you can. Overtake opponents. Avoid spectacular crashes and crashes like in the Ben Hur movie. Oh, no you fell! Wipe away the sweat and stand up. Force. You only have 7 laps around the plug to complete in order to win the winning prize. 1 million sesterces, the crown of that time and the crowd around you cheering and cheering on the new winner. Will it be you?
Site Visited
- Circus Maximus
Included
- VR assistant in Italian and English
- VR headsets
- RC insurance
- Integrated audio guide (Italian, English)
- Eye mask cover for VR headset
- Hand sanitizing gel
Not included
- Tourist guide
- Food & Drinks
- Souvenir
- Transport to/from the Hotel
Important things to know
- Please show the voucher to the staff (also in electronic format)
- It is advisable to arrive at the meeting point at least 15 minutes before the start of the activity. Customers who arrive late at the meeting point can NO longer participate in the booked tour, therefore they are not entitled to any type of refund.
- Tour available every day from Monday to Sunday.
- Not available on January 1st, May 1st, December 25th.
- Online bookings must be made at least 24 hours in advance, last minute bookings are accepted by phone or email.
- Comfortable shoes are recommended
- Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult and bring a valid identity document
- Large suitcases and bags are not allowed inside the attraction
- The activity is suitable for a maximum of 25 participants
- For help with meeting points or other urgent issues, please phone +39 3313586107
Meet us here
The meeting point established is Via di San Gregorio (corner of Via dei Cerchi). Here you will meet our staff featuring a black flag with a gold “Ancient & Recent” logo.
Via di San Gregorio, 00186, Rome
Meeting Point
Need to cancel your trip?
If the tour is canceled at least 7 days before departure, there is no lack of cancellation. Cancellation between 6 and 4 days before departure, a 50% cancellation fee will be charged. Tour cancellation within 3 days (72 hours) of departure, a 100% cancellation fee will be charged. The refund will be made only if the tour has been paid for and booked with Ancient & Recent, within one week of cancellation. The payment will not be refunded for any other reason (weather, change of travel program, illness, loss of the train …) To change the date or tme of your tour please email us at info@ancientandrecent.com or phone on +39 3313586107
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elize forther –
VR CIRCUS MAXIMUS!!!
Die Virtual-Reality-Erfahrung des Circus Maximus ist eine beeindruckende Kombination aus Geschichte und Action. Man erlebt die Entwicklung des antiken römischen Stadions mit faszinierenden Details und realistischen 3D-Rekonstruktionen. Das Highlight ist das spannende Streitwagenrennen am Ende, bei dem man den Nervenkitzel und die Geschwindigkeit der Rennen hautnah spürt. Eine perfekte Mischung aus Bildung und Unterhaltung!
Arjun Grewal –
Epic Chariot Adventure
Circus Maximus VR offers a detailed look at the history of ancient Rome’s most famous stadium, combined with an exhilarating chariot race that puts you right in the middle of the action. The immersive visuals and engaging gameplay make it both educational and thrilling—a perfect experience for history buffs and gamers alike.
Lucía Fernández –
Una experiencia inolvidable para toda la familia
¡Impresionante! Hicimos el tour de realidad virtual por el Circo Máximo con carreras de caballos y todavía mis hijos no paran de hablar de ello. Soy madre de cuatro niños y siempre es complicado encontrar actividades que los entusiasmen a todos por igual… pero esto fue un éxito total.
Desde el principio, la atención fue excelente y la tecnología de la realidad virtual nos dejó boquiabiertos. Sentir que estábamos dentro del antiguo estadio, con los caballos corriendo a toda velocidad y el rugido del público romano, fue simplemente mágico.
Además de lo divertido, fue muy educativo. Los niños aprendieron muchísimo sobre la historia de Roma mientras se lo pasaban en grande. Como madre, no puedo pedir más.
Recomiendo esta experiencia al 100%, tanto para familias como para cualquier persona que quiera vivir la historia de una forma totalmente diferente. ¡Volveremos sin duda en nuestra próxima visita a Roma!
Emily Jennings –
Amazing VR Experience – History Brought to Life!
We absolutely loved the Circus Maximus GO VR tour! This was one of the highlights of our trip to Rome. The virtual reality experience was incredibly immersive — we actually felt like we were standing in the middle of the ancient stadium with chariots racing right past us. It gave us a whole new appreciation for Roman history.
What really made the experience special was our guide, Sara. She was knowledgeable, engaging, and so friendly. You could tell she was passionate about Roman history and truly enjoyed sharing it with us. She made the entire tour feel personal and fun, and she explained everything so clearly.
We would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Rome — whether you’re a history buff or just looking for something unique and memorable. Don’t miss it, and ask for Sara if you can!
866TaylorB –
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.