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Domus Aurea Tour: VR Nero's Palace & Raphael Art!
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Overview
The Domus Aurea Experience Guided Tour with Virtual Reality lets people explore a special place! This tour is a chance to see part of the big Domus Aurea. It was the house of the famous Emperor Nero. It has been fixed up and opened again.
You'll see cool shows with pictures that help you learn about Rome. You'll see what Rome was like before the Colosseum was built. You'll also learn about a time called the Renaissance. That's when people found old Roman paintings from the Domus Aurea. These paintings had been hidden for a long time. Great painters copied them.
During this experience, visitors will discover the history of the Domus Aurea Entrance, Octagonal Room, and Raffaello Exhibition with an authorized guide. This tour does not include gratuities or hotel pickup and drop-off services. 
Highlights
See Nero's Palace: Explore the restored Domus Aurea, Emperor Nero's famous house.
Virtual Reality Fun: Use VR to see what Rome looked like long ago.
Learn About Art: Discover Roman paintings and Renaissance art.
Small Group Tour: Enjoy a more personal experience with a small group.
Sentiment Analysis
Customers generally enjoy the tour, praising the VR experience, knowledgeable guides, and the Raphael exhibit. However, some desire to see more of the Domus Aurea, and others experienced technical issues with the VR.
Visitors love how the VR brings the Domus Aurea to life.
The guides are very knowledgeable and passionate.
Many find the Raphael exhibition a surprising highlight.
The small group size allows for a more personal experience.
Some visitors wish there was more of the Domus Aurea to see.
A few found the virtual reality experience a bit glitchy.
The Journey
Domus Aurea Entrance
Your adventure begins at the Domus Aurea entrance, but remember, your Viator voucher isn't your golden ticket! Ensure you receive your direct E-voucher via email or WhatsApp to gain entry. This magnificent palace, commissioned by Emperor Nero after the Great Fire of Rome in 64 AD, was once adorned with lavish decorations and sprawling gardens. Today, you'll step back in time to experience the grandeur of ancient Rome. The Domus Arura Guided Tour, organized by the Domus Authority, ensures a seamless and enriching experience. Prepare to be amazed by the scale and artistry of this imperial residence.
Octagonal Room and Raffaello Exhibition
Venture into the heart of Nero's Domus Aurea, where you'll explore the Octagonal Room and its five surrounding chambers, immersing yourself in the captivating 'Raffaello Nella Domus Aurea. L’invenzione delle grotesque' exhibition. Discover how Renaissance artists rediscovered the ancient paintings buried within the 'caves' of Nero's palace. Enhanced by interactive and multimedia displays, the exhibition unveils the extraordinary story of the grotesques. The dedicated entrance, a walkway winding through the ruins from Colle Oppio park, offers a unique journey through time, revealing the layers of history and the beauty of the Domus Aurea's underground environments, including original galleries of the Baths of Trajan. A luminous path will guide you directly to the core of this Neronian masterpiece.
Know Before You Go
This guided tour includes exploring the Domus Aurea with an authorized guide. Visitors will discover the stratifications of history. Gratuities and hotel pickup/drop-off are not included in this experience. Please meet your guide at the Domus Aurea Entrance for the start of the tour.
Hot Tip
Wear comfortable shoes as there is some walking involved. Also, arrive a bit early to allow time to go through security.
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