Domus Aurea (Nero's Golden House) Tour

Tour Overview

Step into one of Rome's most mysterious and fascinating places - the Domus Aurea, or 'Golden House' of Emperor Nero. Hidden underground near the Colosseum, this extraordinary palace once covered over 300 acres and represented the height of imperial luxury in the 1st century AD. Descend into the underground chambers with safety helmet provided. Explore vast halls, long corridors, and painted vaults that once glittered with gold leaf, marble, and precious stones. Your guide leads you through the famous Octagonal Hall, believed to have had a rotating ceiling. The highlight is the immersive VR experience that digitally reconstructs rooms to their original splendor - see walls covered in gold, reflecting pools, and gardens as Nero envisioned them.