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Rome Colosseum and Domus Aurea Tour 3 hr

TourTruth score 7.0 out of 10

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23 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • Rome, Italy
  • 3 hrs
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Explore the Colosseum and descend into Nero’s Golden House, where Oculus Rift VR recreates the palace’s lost riches.

About this tour

Step from the arena of ancient spectacle into the underground world of Emperor Nero’s Golden House on this Rome Colosseum and Domus Aurea tour. Over three hours, an expert guide brings the Colosseum’s gladiatorial past to life before leading you beneath the city to explore the remarkable archaeological remains of Domus Aurea.

Discover the palace’s legendary extravagance and see its lost riches recreated in 3D with Oculus Rift virtual reality headsets. The tour includes Colosseum and Domus Aurea admission, a private guide at the Colosseum, and a group visit to Domus Aurea capped at 24 people. The order of the sites may change, and the Colosseum administration can close areas without notice; an alternative itinerary may be offered if that happens.

Meet outside Palazzo Manfredi Hotel on Via Labicana, 125. Bring identification matching your booking and a warm layer for the cool underground rooms. Book your Rome Colosseum and Domus Aurea tour to experience two striking chapters of the ancient city in one visit.

Highlights

  • Explore the Colosseum and hear about the violence of gladiator games
  • Descend into Domus Aurea, Emperor Nero’s underground Golden House
  • See the palace’s lost riches recreated with Oculus Rift VR headsets

What's included

Included

  • Colosseum entrance ticket (€18 per person)
  • Expert guide for the full tour
  • Domus Aurea entrance tickets (€26 per person)
  • Private guide in the Colosseum
  • Group tour at Domus Aurea, maximum 24 people
  • Oculus Rift VR headsets
  • Colosseum reservation fee (€2 per person)

Not included

  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and return

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Important information

  • Provide the full names of all travelers when booking; names must appear on the voucher presented at the ticket office
  • Bring a valid passport or ID matching the name provided at booking
  • Meet outside Palazzo Manfredi Hotel at Via Labicana, 125
  • Wear comfortable walking shoes and smart-casual clothing
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  • Bring a sweater; Domus Aurea is around 63°F (16°C)
  • Strollers are allowed but not recommended due to steep stairs and uneven ground; children must be carried or able to walk
  • Visitors and bags are subject to security screening; large backpacks, bulky bags, luggage, and trolleys are not allowed
  • Sunscreen and a hat are recommended; spray products are not allowed inside the Colosseum
  • Restroom stops are possible along the way
  • The site administration may close the Colosseum or parts of it without notice; an alternative itinerary may be offered

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 4.78 from 23 reviews. We place that rating among all Viator ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.

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  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 7.0.

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