Rome: Domus Aurea Guided Tour with Virtual Reality Experience

Explore Nero’s opulent palace with a guide, debunk myths, and experience a 3D virtual reconstruction of ancient Rome.

Duration: 1 hour, 45 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Domus Aurea - Discover the Luxurious splendor of the Domus Aurea: A Journey to the Heart of Nero’s Palace after the Great Fire of Rome! Deep in the depths of the Opium Hill rises the legendary palace, a vision of unparalleled magnificence dating back to the golden age of the Roman Empire. Imagine lavish parties, opulent banquets and endless opulence as you explore the subterranean rooms, silent witnesses to an era of grandeur and power. Join us to uncover the secrets hidden behind walls decorated with stucco, paintings and precious marble, awakening the lost splendors of an era that continues to enchant the modern world. Prepare to immerse yourself in a timeless journey, where the past merges with the present, on a visit to Nero’s Domus Aurea where you can also see it for what it looked like thanks to an amazing virtual reality experience!
What's Included
  • Intimate small-group experience
  • Licensed English-speaking guide expert in history or archaeology
  • Domus Aurea skip-the-line tickets with direct access to the site
What's Not Included
  • Snacks
Additional Information

Enter the largest archaeological complex still being excavated in Rome and walk with a knowledgeable guide through the many rooms of Nero’s palace that can be visited today. Delve into the tragic story of Emperor Nero, whose reign was marked by both lavish indulgence and growing unpopularity. Separate fact from fiction with your expert guide, debunking myths surrounding the infamous fire of 64 AD.

Explore the sumptuous vaulted halls and hallways admiring spectacular frescoes that have been meticulously restored, some of them glittering with decorations that gave the palace the nickname of “Golden House”. Then put on the Oculus Rift offered during the visit and enjoy, in one of the inner halls of Nero’s palace, the 3D virtual reconstruction experience of some of the halls, the great outside portico, and the splendid view the palace must have enjoyed.

See with your own eyes what Nero’s Palace must have looked like at its peak and compare it with what remains today.

Location
Via Labicana, 97
Via Labicana
Meet your guide at via Labicana 97. Your guide will meet there before entering the park. Our guide will have a sticker on his chest with the words "Open Mind Tours".
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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115camillof
Jun 18, 2024
Great! - Great experience! I really enjoy the tour with your guide and my family. I really loved the VR Experience reconstructing the original site
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