Semi-Private Tour of Domus Aurea: The Golden House of Emperor Nero

Discover the Golden House of emperor Nero at the Oppian Hill with a skip-the-line guided tour of the ancient archeological site.Use our exclusive VR glasses to witness the lost glory of the Domus Aurea with a virtual reality experience.Many famous monuments including the Colosseum and the Baths of Trajan were built over places that were once within the Domus complex.Explore the entirety of the complex including the Oppio Hill and Colosseum valley with vivid commentary from your guide to gain more insight into the history of this archeological complex.

•Visit Nero’s luxury palace and see what it looked like in its prime with our VR guided tour

•Explore the Nymphaeum,the Golden Vault Room,and the Octagonal Room with priority access to the Domus Aurea

•Take a delightful walk through Oppio Hill and the Colosseum Valley while listening to elucidated details about the sites from your guide

•A semi-Private tour of 12 participants max will ensure a more refined and personalized experience

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Confirmation will be received at the time of booking
Mask on the tour, please bring your own. In order to comply with health & Safety regulations, wearing a mask is compulsory. During the tour, our guide will also be wearing a mask.
Participants above 12 years must bring any of the following: proof of full vaccination, proof of first vaccination administered at least 15 days ago, proof of a Covid-19 infection in the past 6 months, or a negative test taken no more than 48 hours before the activity starts
Due to the COVID regulations, the body temperature of all the participants will be measured at the entrance. Participants with a body temperature of 37.5 degrees C or above will not be allowed to enter.
All students should have their student identity cards to get a discount on the admission fee.
Luggage or large bags are not allowed.
In order to use the glasses, you are required to download an app (through Apple or Android store) before the tour and bring your smartphone with the app on the day of the tour.
Near public transportation.
This site is not accessible by wheelchairs.
We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and a jacket.
The temperature inside the Domus is approximately 10 degrees.
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers.
From 23 JUNE 2021 to 7 JANUARY 2022 the Octagonal Hall host the exhibition: “Raphael and the Domus Aurea” From Monday to Thursday the visit, with mandatory accompaniment, is limited only to the Octagonal Hall (you can see just one room), including the exhibition “Raphael and the Domus Aurea”, . From Friday to Sunday mandatory guided tour, is extended to the whole archeological site, including the exhibition in the Octagonal Hall and all other rooms therefore we strongly recommend that you schedule your Domus Aurea Tour on Friday, Saturday or Sunday to enjoy a full tour of the Domus Aurea, as on the other days of the week almost all of the site is closed to visitors.
Most travelers can participate
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers