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Explore Nero's incredible Golden House and relive the excesses of this ancient emperor on an exciting walking tour of one of the most exciting active excavation sites in Rome.

◆ Rione Monti ◆ Rome ◆ Southern Europe ◆ Lazio ◆ Domus Aurea ◆ Central Italy ◆ Europe ◆ Italy ◆

Description

Rome: Domus Aurea Guided Group Tour

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. Nero’s immense party pad was bulldozed by his successors in an attempt to erase the memory of the despised despot almost before the paint had even dried. His artificial lake was also filled in, in its place the Flavian Amphitheatre was erected only a few years later. The fabulous Domus Aurea, with its wonderful succession of spacious rooms and soaring vaults decorated with stunning frescoes, lay buried and forgotten for centuries beneath the earth. After a long and meticulous restoration, the surviving rooms of Nero’s Golden House are once again open to visitors. 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.

What's included

Exclusive access to the Domus Aurea
Virtual Reality Experience
English-speaking, archaeologist guide
Tickets and reservation fees

Exclusions

Transportation to and from the meeting and end points
Gratuities (optional)

Highlights

See the excavated ruins at Nero’s Golden House
Learn about the Domus Aurea up to the Renaissance
Get an inside look at the life and times of Nero
Marvel at incredible architecture and jaw-dropping frescoes

Additional Information

This is a walking tour with steps, staircases, and uneven surfaces, so comfortable walking shoes are recommended
Please let the activity provider know during the booking process if any travelers have mobility concerns so that they can make accommodations
To obtain a student discount, a valid student ID must be shown on the day of the tour. If a student does not have valid student ID, they may be changed the full ticket price for entry which must be paid on the day of the tour

Reviews

703 Reviews

Apr/08/2026 14:46:55

GetYourGuide traveler - Denmark () Apr/08/2026 14:46:55

Det var rigtig spændende og det var meget rart, at man kun var der sammen med en begrænset mængde mennesker. Guidens engelske kunne dog godt have været bedre.

Apr/05/2026 09:59:07

Chiara - Italy () Apr/05/2026 09:59:07

Bellissima esperienza

Mar/24/2026 11:27:17

GetYourGuide traveler - Germany () Mar/24/2026 11:27:17

Mar/23/2026 07:27:15

Chris - United Kingdom () Mar/23/2026 07:27:15

Awesome tour! I was recommended after reading an alternative Rome guide book and it did not disappoint. The opportunity to experience a live archaeological site in the centre of Rome and see the layers of history peeled away in front of your eyes do you not come along very often, and I hope this remains special and limited to small groups with experienced local guides. The best thing I’ve done, anywhere😊

Mar/14/2026 12:29:48