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Domus Aurea Tours

Discover the once extravagant Golden House constructed by Emperor Nero and unearth ancient secrets with an expert guide. Relive the glory of the vast landscaped complex with a virtual reality experience.
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Slide 1 of 7, Visitors with helmets exploring Domus Aurea's ancient corridors in Rome.
Visitors with helmets exploring Domus Aurea's ancient corridors in Rome.
Colosseum view from Domus Aurea park area in Rome, Italy.
Visitors with helmets exploring Domus Aurea's ancient ruins in Rome.
Domus Aurea interior with ancient Roman brickwork and large oculus in Rome, Italy.
Visitors using VR headsets at Domus Aurea, Rome, for Nero's Golden House tour.
Visitors on a guided tour inside Domus Aurea, Rome, wearing helmets.
Domus Aurea interior with ancient Roman architecture, part of Nero's Golden House tour.
1 hr 15 mins - 1 hr 30 mins
  • Step inside the Domus Aurea and witness the grandeur of Emperor Nero’s Golden House brought to life with immersive VR technology.

  • A knowledgeable guide unpacks the palace’s history, its incredible architecture, and the ongoing efforts to restore its former glory.

  • Time-travel 2,000 years as you slip on a VR headset and see Domus Aurea as Nero did—gilded halls, frescoed ceilings, and lavish banquet rooms brought back to life through advanced virtual reality.

  • This underground palace isn’t just another Roman ruin—it’s a rarely seen masterpiece of imperial extravagance, hidden beneath the city streets.

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  • Step inside the Domus Aurea and witness the grandeur of Emperor Nero’s Golden House brought to life with immersive VR technology.

  • A knowledgeable guide unpacks the palace’s history, its incredible architecture, and the ongoing efforts to restore its former glory.

  • Time-travel 2,000 years as you slip on a VR headset and see Domus Aurea as Nero did—gilded halls, frescoed ceilings, and lavish banquet rooms brought back to life through advanced virtual reality.

  • This underground palace isn’t just another Roman ruin—it’s a rarely seen masterpiece of imperial extravagance, hidden beneath the city streets.

from
€75
Slide 1 of 9, Visitors exploring the Colosseum arena during a guided tour in Rome.
Visitors exploring the Colosseum arena during a guided tour in Rome.
Colosseum exterior with tourists, part of the Palatine Hill & Roman Forum guided tour in Rome.
Tourists exploring the Colosseum arena in Rome, Italy.
Tour group viewing ancient graffiti at Colosseum exhibit, Rome.
Tourists exploring Palatine Hill ruins in Rome, surrounded by lush greenery.
Colosseum, Palatine Hill, and Roman Forum ruins in Rome, Italy, viewed from above.
Couple viewing Roman Forum during guided tour in Rome.
Roman Forum ruins with surrounding historic buildings, part of Colosseum, Palatine Hill & Roman Forum tour.
Arch of Constantine near the Colosseum in Rome, part of the guided tour with arena access.
2 hrs 30 mins - 3 hrs
  • Avoid long waits at on-site sales counters and head straight to the entrance with timed access—so you can make the most of your visit.

  • Follow your expert guide through the seating rows and museum on Level 2, learning fascinating stories of ancient Rome.

  • Walk onto the exclusive Arena Floor—an area most tours don’t include—and stand where gladiators once battled.

  • Enjoy a guided exploration of the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill, discovering ruins of temples, markets, and palaces.

  • Choose your group size: up to 25 for value, 15 for better interaction, or just 7 for the most personalized, immersive Arena experience.

More details
  • Avoid long waits at on-site sales counters and head straight to the entrance with timed access—so you can make the most of your visit.

  • Follow your expert guide through the seating rows and museum on Level 2, learning fascinating stories of ancient Rome.

  • Walk onto the exclusive Arena Floor—an area most tours don’t include—and stand where gladiators once battled.

  • Enjoy a guided exploration of the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill, discovering ruins of temples, markets, and palaces.

  • Choose your group size: up to 25 for value, 15 for better interaction, or just 7 for the most personalized, immersive Arena experience.

from Original price€81.13
€64.90

20% off

Slide 1 of 12, Tour group enjoying view of Roman Forum with Colosseum and Palatine Hill in background.
Tour group enjoying view of Roman Forum with Colosseum and Palatine Hill in background.
Tour group with guide exploring the Colosseum in Rome.
Visitors walking through the ancient corridors of the Colosseum in Rome.
Tour guide leading group near Colosseum in Rome.
Visitors walking through the Roman Forum ruins in Rome.
Tour guide leading a group at the Colosseum in Rome.
Tour guide with group at Palatine Hill, Rome, with ancient ruins in the background.
Palatine Hill view of Roman Forum ruins in Rome, Italy, with ancient columns and historic buildings.
Couple admiring the Roman Forum view during a guided tour in Rome.
Roman Forum ruins with informational sign, Rome: Colosseum, Palatine Hill & Roman Forum Guided Tour.
Arch of Constantine in Rome with tourists exploring nearby.
Tour guide showing a diagram to participants at the Colosseum.
2 hrs - 3 hrs
Pickup available
  • Explore 3 ancient icons in one tour: Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill.

  • Explore the Colosseum from its seating tiers to the in-house museum, with stories of gladiators, politics, and Roman engineering.

  • Walk through the Forum’s ruins featuring temples, arches, and ancient marketplaces at the heart of Roman life.

  • End atop Palatine Hill and soak in panoramic views of Rome’s archaeological wonders.

  • Enjoy a seamless experience with reserved entry plus expert guidance for a smooth, engaging visit.

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  • Explore 3 ancient icons in one tour: Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill.

  • Explore the Colosseum from its seating tiers to the in-house museum, with stories of gladiators, politics, and Roman engineering.

  • Walk through the Forum’s ruins featuring temples, arches, and ancient marketplaces at the heart of Roman life.

  • End atop Palatine Hill and soak in panoramic views of Rome’s archaeological wonders.

  • Enjoy a seamless experience with reserved entry plus expert guidance for a smooth, engaging visit.

from Original price€43.63
€34.90

20% off

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What our guests say

Andrea T

Solo
Jul 2026

+3 more

A truly interesting and well-organized tour. The visit to the Colosseum, which includes access to the arena floor, allows you to see the monument from a unique perspective. The Palatine Hill and the Roman Forum were also very impressive. The guide was knowledgeable, engaging, and able to explain everything clearly. Highly recommended!

Colosseum, Palatine Hill & Roman Forum with Exclusive Arena Floor Guided Tour

Thomas C

United Kingdom
Couple
Jun 2026

+1 more

This was our first booked activity after arriving in Rome in the morning and it was one of the best things we did on our 3 day trip. The colloseum is impressive in itself but our guide Gini really brought it to life. She was fun, friendly and knowledgeable. Especially showing us pictures of how the Roman forum would have looked and showing us some vantage points that we would not have otherwise seen and explaining what would have happened in each. I would definitely recommend this type of tour and a big thank you to Gini, who not only was a fab tour guide but took some great photos of us. Thank you 😊

Colosseum, Palatine Hill & Roman Forum with Exclusive Arena Floor Guided Tour

Simona L

Italy
Couple
Jul 2026
Our Italian guide was fantastic; she explained everything to us very carefully and in great detail. It was a long walk, and the atmosphere was wonderful—it really made you feel like you were stepping back into the history of ancient Rome.

Colosseum, Palatine Hill & Roman Forum Guided Tour

Stefania C

Italy
Couple
Jul 2026

+2 more

Teresa, our guide, planned the tour in a way that made the heat more bearable. So we were able to focus on her explanations.

Colosseum, Palatine Hill & Roman Forum Guided Tour

Massimo M

Italy
Group
Mar 2026

+5 more

The guide explained the different historical periods and the clues that make such an accurate description possible very clearly. And seeing what the Domus Aurea looked like virtually was amazing.

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