Rome: Domus Aurea Guided Tour with Virtual Reality Experience | 2 hours

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Domus Aurea English Tour
2 Adults x $75.80
$151.60
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$151.60

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Intimate small-group experience.
  • A licensed English-speaker guide expert in history or archaeology
  • Domus Aurea skip-the-line tickets with direct access to the site.
  • Any foods and drinks.

Overview

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.

Meeting points

Meet our guide with an "OPEN MIND TOURS" sticker, waiting for you 15 meters before the gates of the Domus Aurea, at the bottom of a staircase. The tour will start with a 20-minute engaging introduction to Nero’s Rome outside the Domus, before entering it.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

  • 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!

    1 hour 45 minutes

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Additional Info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Free Cancellation

April 26100% refund
April 27No refund

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  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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17 reviews

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Wonderful tour - especially with Rosario Gorgone

Published on Dec, 2024

Any visit to the recently-reopened Domus Aurea is worth your time, but if you are fortunate enough to get Rosario as your guide, you are twice-blessed. His commentary added so much to the basic tour. Our conversation outside of the group was equally enlightening and enjoyable.

Domus Aurea tour

Published on Dec, 2024

Excellent tour and highly recommend it! Our tour guides were knowledgeable and it was so fascinating to see the site. They did a nice exhibit with the virtual reality portion as well.

Immaculate and Scintillating

Published on Dec, 2024

The significance of the guide, Rosario, could not be overstated - his words of great importance and convenience were impeccably useful. I am a college student researching the Domus Aurea and Italian culture, and I couldn't had a better experience as I learned an exponential amount within one morning. Furthermore, the time after our tour I stayed back with him and discussed so much more than what was to be expected. We had as much as hearty and inspirational conversations go. Grazie mille, Rosario! -Chase Leffel

Wowza site and brilliant guide

Published on Dec, 2024

Jaw dropping archaeological site. Wonderful tour guides, inside and out. Our guide had such passion and knowledge, it was an amazing experience. (The meeting spot is the address provided on the street, not the site entrance)

Take this tour.

Published on Nov, 2024

Excellent tour! Amazing experience! Don't miss this one! New areas discovered each week. Virtual and live experience.

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