Gladiators, Legionaries, and Ancient Games in Guissona
FestivalGuissonaRoad Trip12 families interested
Where
Guissona, Guissona
Getting there
~1.5h drive from Barcelona
Ages
All ages
Setting
Outdoors
Plan for
Drop-in, stay as long as kids last
Activities
Gladiator combat, ancient games workshops, children's party, processions
Food
Family Roman dinner, 50+ local food and craft stalls
What you need to know
- Workshops teach ancient games, so kids learn how Roman children played 2,000 years ago.
- Archaeological park visits included, letting families see real Roman ruins without a separate museum trip.
- Multi-day festival in July, giving you flexibility to attend one afternoon or make it a weekend plan.
About
Guissona becomes Iesso, a Roman city with gladiator combat, legionary processions, children's workshops on ancient games and Roman life, family dinners, water dances, and visits to the archaeological park. Over 50 artisan and food stalls operate throughout the festival, with performances from costumed actors portraying historical figures including Julius Caesar and Cleopatra.
Where it is
Guissona
Guissona