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Domus Aurea Guided Tour and Virtual Reality Experience

5 · 3 reviews
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Duration
2 hours
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Group Size
Max 15
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Language
English, Spanish, French
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Meeting Point
2 starting location options

Overview

Inside the Domus the temperature is about 10 degrees. The use of comfortable shoes and windbreakers is recommended

Step into the Golden House (Domus Aurea), the grandiose palace of one of Rome’s most famous emperors. Thanks to its archaeological restoration and help from an expert guide, you’ll discover the hidden world of Nero’s palace, rich in beautiful ancient frescoes and incredible chambers.

This immense palace was built after the Great Fire of Rome in AD 64. After Nero’s death, it was partially destroyed and then, it lay buried underground for centuries, forgotten and preserved, until its rediscovery during the Renaissance. It became immediately a source of inspiration for great artists like Raphael and Michelangelo.

During this guided small-group tour, you’ll be transported back in time through new technology and immersive 3D video narration providing you with visual insights into how Emperor Nero's golden palace looked 2,000 years ago.

The final result will be a true time travel, a sort of cognitive and emotional short circuit.

Highlights

Walk through the grand vaulted halls of Nero’s Golden House

Explore ancient frescoes and hidden chambers in this luxurious palace

Journey through the ages with an immersive virtual reality experience

Listen to funny anecdotes about one of Rome’s most controversial emperors

Experience the site in a small group setting

Your Itinerary

  1. Meeting point: 2 starting location options

    2 starting location options

  2. Domus Aurea

    Guided tour (2 hours)

  3. Finish at: 2 starting location options

    Your tour ends here

What's Included

  • Entry ticket to the Domus Aurea

  • Guided tour with a licensed archaeologist or professional guide

  • Virtual reality experience

  • Headsets (for groups over 6 participants)

  • Tips

  • Optional gratuities are not included in the price

Know Before You Go

  • ID card or passport of each participant must be shown at the entrance; the name on the booking must match the ID.
  • Please arrive 10 minutes early — access times can change without notice.
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Loved by Travellers

Reviews From People Who Were
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“A truly impressive experience. You find yourself in the old, original rooms, you can feel the history, and you discover the old colors and lovingly decorated frescoes. Thanks to the VR headset, you can truly immerse yourself in the old experience and see what it looked like in its heyday. So much splendor, so much grandeur. Unfortunately, we didn't have a tour in German, but our guide spoke English very well and clearly. No waiting, no stress during the tour—highly recommended!”

Petra

Verified guest

“I did not know what to expect _ so glad I signed up- didn’t want tour to end and want to do it again-hard to explain it was so unusual- we certainly don’t know what is down under us- everyone should see this”

Barbara

Verified guest

“Alessandra was so thorough and knowledgeable. She constantly checked in with us to make sure we were keeping up, understood the information, and to answer any questions. It’s was an amazing experience and I would tour with her over and over.”

Theresa Henson

Verified guest

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