Nero's Golden Palace: with Colosseum Discount Tickets

Overview

Enjoy your visit to the Colosseum and descending into Rome's underworld for a tour of the Golden House of Emperor Nero. See this palace's stunning riches recreated in 3D, Virtual Reality, as you walk through this impressive archaeological site.  We will visit the Colosseum, where you'll learn all about the terrible violence of the gladiator's games. Then, go underground to Nero's Golden Palace and discover the extraordinary wealth of Ancient Rome. Nero's Golden Palace (the Domus Aurea) was noted for its sheer extravagance, hence the nickname, that stuck. Although many of its riches are lost to time, you'll see them recreated in astonishing Virtual Reality* on this tour. ** order of sites visited may change

Meeting and Pickup

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

Inclusion

Colosseum entrance ticket (valued at €18 per person)

Full-tour from an expert guide

Domus Aurea Entrance Tickets (valued at €26 per person)

Private guide in the Colosseum (Group Tour of max 24 in the Domus Aurea)

Oculus Rift VR Headsets

Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)

Note: Colosseum fees are as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services

Exclusion

Food and drinks

Gratuities

Hotel pick-up and return

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

• 0% refund if cancelled 0+ days before the start date

Additional Info

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Please provide the full names of all travelers when booking. Failure to present a voucher with all travelers' full names at the ticket office prior to entry may result in denied entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum.

Dress code is smart casual. Bring a sweater to wear in the underground area as it can get cold

Comfortable walking shoes are recommended

Strollers are allowed, but not recommended, as stairs are steep and the ground is uneven. Children must be carried by an adult or be able to walk

It is recommended that you bring a hat and sunscreen: Please note that sprays of any kind are not allowed inside the Colosseum.

For security reasons all visitors and their luggage shall be screened. All objects (including mobile phones) must be put in a bag/backpack or in the tray for X-ray screening

Large backpacks, camping equipment, bulky bags, luggage and trolleys are not allowed. Medium and small size backpacks must be checked, as any other bag, with metal detectors, opened and visually inspected by security

Please notice that the Administration of the site, which depends on the Ministry of Cultural Assets and Activities has the faculty to close the Colosseum, or parts of it, with or without notice, for events, strikes, heavy rain, or any other reason. In which case, we will offer an alternative itinerary as it seems fit .

Bring a jumper/sweater to keep yourself warm, the temperature inside the Domus Aurea is around 63 F // 16 C

It will be possible to stop to use the restroom along the way, as needed

Each traveler must present a valid passport or ID document that matches the name provided at the time of booking for successful entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum.