Golden House of Nero (Domus Aurea) Tours and Tickets

2 hoursFree Cancellation

from $56

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.

Domus Aurea Guided Tour with Virtual Reality Experience

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Domus Aurea Guided Tour with Virtual Reality Experience

from $71

Step into the Golden House (Domus Aurea), the grandiose Palace of one of the most famous Rome’s emperors. Thanks its archeological restoration and with the help of an expert guide, you’ll discover the hidden world of Nero’s Palace, rich of beautiful ancient frescoes and incredible chambers. This immense palace was built after the Great Fire of Rome in AD 64. After Nero’s death, it was partially destroyed and then, it lay buried underground for centuries, forgotten and preserved, until its rediscovery during the Renaissance. It became immediately a source of inspiration for great artists like Raphael and Michelangelo. During this guided small-group tour, you’ll be transported back in time through new technology and immersive 3d video narration providing you visual insights into how Emperor Nero's golden palace looked 2,000 years ago. The final result will be a true time travel, a sort of cognitive and emotional short circuit.

Domus Aurea Guided Tour and Virtual Reality Experience

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Domus Aurea Guided Tour and Virtual Reality Experience

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

from $82

Take a step back in time with a visit to the Domus Aurea, which deserves special recognition for its decorative apparatus – one of the most interesting examples of Roman painting. See famous rooms including the Octagonal Hall, the Cryptoporticus, and the Hall of Birds. Learn about the history behind the archaeological complex and Nero's desire to unite palatine homes with the large Esquiline gardens combined with that of creating a large dynastic residence as large as the Hellenistic palaces which contained an entire court and some productive activities.

Rome: Experience Visiting the Domus Aurea with Virtual Reality

Rome: Experience Visiting the Domus Aurea with Virtual Reality

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from $84

Visit the Golden House of Nero (Domus Aurea) with a prebooked ticket for a guided tour, and avoid waiting at the ticket office to snag your spot. Walk through the Nymphaeum, the Golden Vault Room, and the large Octagonal Room, and then don a special VR headset to see Roman history come to life as you experience the palace in its glory days. Listen to video commentary to get the lowdown on the lavish life of the Emperor Nero.

Domus Aurea skip the line ticket guided tour

Domus Aurea skip the line ticket guided tour

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from $90

Domus Aurea Skip the Line Ticket Guided Tour

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(10)

from $60

One of the most decadent of the Roman emperors’ pleasure palaces, the Golden House of Nero (Domus Aurea) was famous for its lavish interiors—until his successors buried it from view. Discover it in depth on this informative tour, which combines innovative virtual reality (VR) technology with a live guide, enabling you to experience the palace as it was in its glory days. Please bring ID and a warm layer.

Nero's Golden House restoration site tour

Nero's Golden House restoration site tour

3.6

(82)

from $90

Take advantage of a unique opportunity to explore one of the most exclusive ancient sites in Rome throughout a special guided visit to the opulent Golden House of Nero. Experience the magnificent architecture of the notorious emperor’s vast palace, which was a vivid symbol of his immense ego. After a fire devastated the capital of the Roman Empire in 64 A.D., the emperor had his architects fashion an immense dwelling over the smoldering remains of the devastated city. What they came up with was awe-inspiring, with scarcely believable highlights including a rotating dining room open to the starry night sky and a massive artificial lake. In 68 A.D., the emperor’s wicked ways caught up with him and he was forced to commit suicide. As you make your exciting descent into the eerie excavated remains of Nero’s Golden House today, you’ll be journeying back in time to the extravagant heyday of the Roman empire. Learn all about the fascinating life and times of Nero in the company of a guide.

Domus Aurea a Golden House of the Roman Emperor Nero Guided Tour

Domus Aurea a Golden House of the Roman Emperor Nero Guided Tour

1 hour

from $83

Discover the extravagance of Emperor Nero’s Domus Aurea on this guided tour in Rome. Avoid missing key details of this ancient Roman palace built after the great fire. Explore its eerie ruins with an expert and uncover tales of Nero’s power and the grandeur of ancient Rome. Walk through dimly lit corridors with an expert guide who brings to life the scale, innovation, and excess that defined Nero’s controversial reign.

Domus Aurea (Golden House) of the Roman Emperor Nero Guided Tour

Domus Aurea (Golden House) of the Roman Emperor Nero Guided Tour

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(4)

1 hour

from $96

Explore central Rome in comfort on this private golf cart tour that avoids the strain of walking while covering major landmarks. Begin on the stylish Via Condotti, then cruise past highlights like the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Circus Maximus as your guide shares stories from the city’s imperial past. End with a visit to Caffè Greco—one of Rome’s oldest café and a favorite spot for some of history’s greatest minds.

Ancient Rome Tour in a Golf Cart

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(75)

3 hoursFree Cancellation

from $48

Rome Domus Aurea Virtual Reality Tour with Exhibition

Embark on a captivating journey through the Golden House of Nero (Domus Aurea) with a prebooked ticket for an immersive virtual reality tour. Equipped with a state-of-the-art VR headset, witness the Roman history of this iconic site and experience the palace during its most glorious era. Enjoy informative video commentary that delves into the opulent lifestyle of Emperor Nero, and explore the exclusive "Raphael and the Domus Aurea" exhibition, which highlights the rediscovery of ancient paintings. Secure your spot in advance for the highly sought-after VR Golden House of Nero tour. Skip the line and save valuable time with a prebooked ticket. Explore the beautifully restored Roman palace at your own pace with the VR headset. Gain access to a fascinating exhibition showcasing rediscovered ancient artwork after your VR experience

Rome Domus Aurea Virtual Reality Tour with Exhibition

Make your Italy vacation a true dive into history and fantastic stories related to places you meet on your way. Explore iconic sites like the Colosseum, Vatican, Roman Forum or any other popular or less known landmark, historical building or even piece of art. You can ask the app about literally anything which catches your eye: whole city district, hidden street corner, intriguing frescoes and get narrated stories like if you travel with a knowledgeable local guide. Snap a photo of any ancient ruin, fountain, or masterpiece and instantly receive a fascinating story. It’s like having a historian in your pocket! Navigate seamlessly with map-based audio tours, giving you full flexibility. Choose a narrator persona—from an in-depth local guide to a fun, kid-friendly companion—to tailor the stories to your interests. 7 days premium subscription included. Available both for iPhones and Android smartphones

from $59

Rome and Italy Self Guided AI audio tours for 7 days

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Rome and Italy Self Guided AI audio tours for 7 days

1 hour to 1 dayFree Cancellation

from $12

Nero's Golden Palace & Colosseum Tour Up To 6 People

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Nero's Golden Palace & Colosseum Tour Up To 6 People

2 to 3 hoursFree Cancellation

from $417

The Domus Aurea, or Nero’s Golden House, is one of Rome's most fascinating ancient sites, but most tourists overlook this archaeological gem. Discover this spectacular underground ruin, plus the famed Colosseum and Roman Forum, in just hours on this unique combined tour. Step into buried history with archaeologist guides and use 3D glasses to see Nero’s palace as it once was, then hear stories about Rome's golden age as you explore the nearby amphitheater and Forum temples and squares.

Nero's Golden Palace: with Colosseum

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(23)

3 hours

from $437

Price varies by group size

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Colosseum , ancient Rome and Domus Aurea included, package price

The package price allows you to spend the same price for up to 8 people. This longer tour offers you the very best of Ancient Rome, for truly Rome lovers . We will begin at the Imperial Forums, public squares commissioned by various emperors, passing under the street , we get to the Roman Forum. This was the most symbolic and important place; here the emperors celebrated the victories. We will also see a part of the Palatine Hill. Then we will continue to the Colosseum, the amphitheater where the cries of the gladiators still echo. Finally, we will climb the park of the Oppian Hill to access Nero's sumptuous Villa, one of the best-preserved structures from the ancient era, with splendid frescoes. Priority access tickets arent't included and must be paid to the guide , 50 euro per person for all the archeological sites .

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Colosseum , ancient Rome and Domus Aurea included, package price

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Airport Transfer Arrivals Plus Tour of Rome 5 hrs

5 hoursFree Cancellation

from $515

Per group

What are people saying about Golden House of Nero (Domus Aurea)

Nero's Golden House restoration site tour

Jason_P, Apr 2026

We all loved it

This was an amazing tour. You don't even realize all of this is here and our guide was extremely nice and passionate during this tour. It was really cool to see what it all looked like way back when.

Kevin_D, Jun 2023

Good but not exceptional

Unfortunately, there were no headphones making hearing guide very difficult with large numbers of people. Headsets for VR should be cleaned between usages.

Paul_C, Sep 2025

An incredible underground...

An incredible underground experience and well worth doing. The only reason i docked 1 star is because the official Dormus Aurea guide had quite poor English so it was very difficult for us to understand him :-(