Tours and Tickets to Experience Domus Augustana

There are plenty of ways to experience Domus Augustana. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Rome Civitavecchia Accessible Private Shore Excursion for wheelchair users
• Civitavecchia Shore Excursion: Rome Private Tour with Spanish-Speaking Driver
• Civitavecchia Shore Excursion: Best of Rome Private Tour
• Rome Small-Group Shared Tour from Civitavecchia: 8 People Max
• Roman Forum and Palatine Hill Access

A combined ticket to the Colosseum, Roman Forum (Foro Romano), and Palatine Hill (where Domus Augustana is located) currently costs €18 per person. EU citizens aged 18–25 pay only €2 to enter the site. Many guided tours include entrance fees to all three sites, so be sure to check in advance.

Yes, it is possible to visit the ancient residence independently as part of a self-guided visit to Palatine Hill (Palatino). However, it can be tough to decipher the millennia-old ruins independently; consider going with a guide who can explain the significance of everything you see, including the traces of temples and gardens.

Yes, visiting the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill requires buying a timed ticket. While you can risk showing up and hoping there’s a slot available that day or even later in the week, it’s best to book your admission tickets online in advance.

Domus Augustana and other ruins within Palatine Hill are open year-round. However, the best months weather-wise for visiting the ancient residence are the shoulder seasons of spring and fall. Avoid July and August, when excessive heat and humidity make outdoor sightseeing unpleasant; pack a hat and drink plenty of water if you do visit then.

Yes, parts of Palatine Hill are accessible to visitors using wheelchairs or with limited mobility. Loan wheelchairs are available on a first-come, first-served basis from the entrance. Wheelchair users can also find several wheelchair-accessible tours of Rome that include Palatine Hill and the Colosseum.