Your experience at Domus Aurea

Discover Emperor Nero’s hidden masterpiece

Descend beneath the streets of Rome to access one of the city’s most intriguing and rarely visited monuments: the Domus Aurea. Once the opulent palace of Emperor Nero, this underground architectural wonder was covered in gold leaf and lavishly decorated to showcase the heights of Roman extravagance. Today, enter these atmospheric ruins not just as a visitor but a time-traveler, using advanced VR technology to witness the Golden House restored to its original glory.

Meet your guide and prepare for your journey

Begin your visit at the entrance near the Colle Oppio Park. Your expert guide will greet you, provide a short introduction, and assist you with the security process. You’ll receive a VR headset as part of your equipment, allowing for a seamless blend of historical narrative and cutting-edge visual immersion. Please ensure you arrive at least 15 minutes early to allow for ticket validation and security checks.

Step inside ancient Rome

The tour leads you through a series of remarkable underground chambers, passageways and rooms essential to Nero’s grand architectural vision. With your VR headset, see the palace as it was roughly 2,000 years ago: walls gleaming with gold, ceilings painted with intricate frescoes, and enormous banqueting halls alive with history. Your guide will chronicle how the structure fell into ruin, serving as both a cautionary tale and a marvel of Roman ingenuity.

• Immersive VR reconstructions – Watch iconic rooms, lush gardens and mosaic-adorned spaces emerge from the shadows, reconstructed in astonishing detail.

• Expert narration – Absorb stories of Nero’s reign, the opulence of Imperial Rome, and archaeological discoveries still ongoing today.

• Hidden perspectives – Explore winding underground corridors and understand how parts of the palace remain secreted beneath modern Rome.

• Restoration insights – Learn about the preservation projects revitalising this buried treasure and the scientific work unlocking Nero’s world.

What’s included in your tour

• Admission ticket to Domus Aurea

• Professional VR headset and instruction

• Expert-led tour in English or Spanish (select language when booking)

Unforgettable details

This is not just another historical visit—it’s a rare chance to step inside a space usually hidden from the public, to walk where Roman emperors once entertained and ruled. Surrounded by ancient masonry and enriched by virtual reality, your perspective on Rome’s imperial age will forever change.

Book your Domus Aurea Guided Tour with VR Experience tickets now!