Domus Aurea (Nero's Golden House) Tour
Discover Nero's legendary Golden House with virtual reality technology. Walk through the underground ruins of one of antiquity's most extravagant palaces and experience it as it once was.
About this tour
Discover Nero's legendary Golden House with virtual reality technology. Walk through the underground ruins of one of antiquity's most extravagant palaces and experience it as it once was.
Highlights
- Virtual reality experience
- Underground ruins
- Nero's palace
- Expert guide
- Unique experience
Itinerary
- 1
Meet at Domus Aurea entrance
Your guide meets you at Viale della Domus Aurea.
- 2
Introduction to Nero's palace
Learn the extraordinary story of the emperor who built a golden palace after the Great Fire of Rome.
- 3
Frescoed halls & vaulted rooms
Walk through the surviving rooms decorated with ancient frescoes and stucco.
- 4
The octagonal room
Marvel at the engineering genius of the domed octagonal hall.
- 5
Archaeological discoveries
See ongoing excavations and recent finds from this UNESCO-listed site.
- 6
End of tour
Exit at the main entrance.
Meeting point
Important information
- Please arrive 10 minutes before the tour starts
- Comfortable walking shoes recommended