1h 30m
Guided in Spanish
Instant confirmation
Mobile ticket

Highlights

Step inside one of Rome’s most exclusive ancient sites — Nero’s legendary Domus Aurea, the Golden House. After the great fire of 64 A.D., Emperor Nero rebuilt the heart of Rome as his own colossal pleasure palace, complete with a rotating dining room and an enormous artificial lake. When Nero fell in 68 A.D., his successors buried the entire complex to erase his memory… and on top of his lake they built the Colosseum. For centuries, the Golden House slept hidden beneath the earth. Today, after years of careful restoration, the surviving halls, frescoes, and grand vaults are open again. As you descend underground with your expert guide, you’ll relive the extravagant world of Nero and experience one of ancient Rome’s most astonishing secrets.

Inclusions

What's included

Tickets and reservation fees
Exclusive access to the Domus Aurea
Spanish speaking archaeologist guide
All Fees and Taxes
Virtual Reality Experience

What's not

Transportation
Gratuities (optional)

Itinerary

Immerse yourself in the history of the Domus Aurea in Rome with a guided tour and an immersive virtual reality experience. See Emperor Nero's Golden House as it must have appeared in his time.
1.5 hAdmission included

Cancellation

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Know before you go

Meeting point: Please meet us at the green souvenir kiosk outside the downstairs exit of COLOSSEO METRO station. Our staff will be holding an “The Empireverse” sign. Please arrive 10 minutes early and don’t forget to bring a valid ID with you. The tour will start 10 minutes after the scheduled time.
Pickup: Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
Tickets: Tickets are redeemed at a different location from the meeting point.
Ticket type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group size: Up to 15 travellers
Operated by: The Empireverse

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
As this is a walking tour with steps, staircases and uneven surfaces, comfortable shoes and a bottle of water are strongly recommended.
Please advise during the booking process if any traveler's have mobility concerns so that we can best accommodate you.
This is an inside archaeological site and even in the summer it can be cold, so you are advised to wear suitable clothing for this tour.

How it compares in Rome

Its from-price is 75% below the median of the 610 city tours we list in Rome.
It is shorter than most of them.

About Rome

Rome layers nearly three thousand years of history into one walkable city, from the Colosseum and Forum to Baroque piazzas and Vatican art.

Ancient Rome is still in plain sight. The Colosseum, the Roman Forum and the Palatine Hill sit together at the city's heart, the Pantheon still stands with its open oculus, and fragments of temples and aqueducts turn up between apartment blocks. Across the Tiber, Vatican City holds St Peter's Basilica, the Vatican Museums and Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel ceiling.

Top-ranked sights in Rome: Colosseum, Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel.

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