€ 560

Colosseum & the Domus Aurea: The Secrets of Ancient Rome Private Tour

4 hours
Private Tour
Rome
Colosseum Tours, Youth and Family

Colosseum & the Domus Aurea: The Secrets of Ancient Rome Private Tour

Step into the heart of Imperial Rome and uncover Nero’s golden legacy.

Step into the heart of ancient Rome and experience two of its most iconic — and contrasting — wonders: the mighty Colosseum and the mysterious, opulent Domus Aurea.

Your journey begins at the Colosseum, the eternal symbol of Rome’s imperial might. With privileged access, you’ll explore the arena floor where gladiators once fought for glory. Walk through the same entrances used by Roman citizens over 2,000 years ago, as your expert guide brings to life the roar of the crowds, the politics behind the games, and the architectural genius of this ancient amphitheater. Learn the real stories behind the spectacles — the myths, the power plays, and the brutal realities of Roman entertainment.

Then, leave the sunlight behind and step into a forgotten world beneath the city: the Domus Aurea, Emperor Nero’s legendary “Golden House.” Hidden for centuries beneath the Oppian Hill, this vast underground palace was once covered in gold leaf, marble, and precious stones — a decadent symbol of Nero’s rule. Equipped with special multimedia tools like 3D reconstructions and virtual reality, your visit will take you back to the time of imperial excess and innovation. You’ll uncover vivid frescoes, colossal halls, and revolutionary engineering that shaped the course of Roman architecture.

This tour offers a rare opportunity to explore two faces of Ancient Rome — the public spectacle and the private splendor — in one unforgettable experience. With our tickets, expert guidance, and immersive storytelling, the Colosseum and Domus Aurea Tour is a must for anyone who wants to go beyond the surface and connect deeply with the city’s incredible past.

1

Colosseum:

  • First level of Colosseum
  • Second level of Colosseum
2

Arch of Constantine

3

Domus Aurea*:

  • the Ancient Halls
  • Ancient Frescoes & Architecture

*You and your private guide will join a small group tour only for the portion of the Domus Aurea

You can meet your private guide at Caffè Roma, Via del Colosseo 31 https://maps.app.goo.gl/qbfTuv9WcTJU5RnVA

Note: if you need a private transfer from/to your accommodation don’t hesitate to get in touch with us by email after your booking

Domus Aurea

Domus Aurea

Roman Forum

Colosseum and Arena floor

Colosseum Tours

Colosseum Tours

Colosseum

Colosseum

Colosseum entrance

Colosseum entrance

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An absolutely amazing tour! Our tour of the Roman Forum and Colosseum with Yev was one of the highlights of our trip! Yev was incredibly knowledgeable, funny, personable, and engaging. He made the history fascinating and brought everything we were seeing to life. He was also incredibly patient with all of our questions, took the time to get some great group photos, and made the entire experience feel fun and personal. What truly set Yev apart was the care he showed toward my 78-year-old nana. He was so attentive to her throughout the tour, making sure she had plenty of opportunities to take breaks and easy access to water. He never made her feel rushed or like she was holding anyone back, and that meant so much to our family. Yev went above and beyond to make sure everyone had an incredible experience. We learned so much, laughed a lot, and made memories we’ll never forget. If you’re visiting Rome and considering a tour, book with Yev — you won’t regret it! 🇮🇹❤️
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Molli E
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Absolutely amazing! Guilia was absolutely amazing. Her wealth of knowledge was far beyond what we were expecting and it made everything we saw so much more meaningful. She was funny, kind, patient, and extremely well versed in Roman and world history. It was one of our most favorite days in Italy. Grazie mille!
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Michael M
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Great Experience - Tour of Colosseum, Palatine Hill, St. Clemente Basilica Had a great tour and experience with Massimiliano! He was knowledgeable and personable. Took us to a quant, authentic restaurant for lunch... that was a bonus! Will definitely book with Crazy4Rome again in the future.
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Nikki G
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An Unforgettable Evening with Sonia & Lorenz We had the absolute pleasure of having Sonia and Lorenzo come to our VRBO in Italy to prepare a special dinner celebrating my in-laws’ 50th wedding anniversary, and they made the evening truly unforgettable. From start to finish, Sonia and Lorenzo were wonderful. They were warm, professional, incredibly accommodating, and clearly passionate about what they do. The food was absolutely incredible—each course was beautifully presented, fresh, authentic, and full of flavor. It felt like we had a five-star Italian restaurant right in our own home. What made the evening especially meaningful was the care and attention they put into the experience. This was a very special milestone for our family, and Sonia and Lorenzo helped make it feel even more memorable. Everything was handled so seamlessly, allowing us to simply relax, enjoy an amazing meal, and spend time together as a family. Everyone in our group absolutely loved the experience, and having Sonia and Lorenzo cook for us was truly one of the highlights of our trip to Italy. We cannot recommend them highly enough and would absolutely book them again the next time we are in Italy. Thank you, Sonia and Lorenzo, for helping us celebrate such a special occasion and for giving our family a memory we will always cherish! ❤️🇮🇹
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Amazing experience on a hot day! Although it was 100 degrees and we didn’t think we’d make it, Yevgeniyy was professional and passionate from beginning to end. He is extremely knowledgeable and explained every single detail to kids and adults. He knew short cuts and exactly where to go. Not a second was wasted. I would 100% use him again for any trip I’m Rome!
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Fascinating time with Yev Yevgen was a wonderful guide! He was enthusiastic, knowledgeable, passionate and great at engaging my 12 and 14 year olds. We especially loved the underground portion of the Colosseum (fascinating and cool on a very hot July day). Highly recommend the guided experience as we learned a ton and didn’t have to wait in lines.
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Our tour and tour guide were amazing! Our tour guide, Yevgen, was amazing! He was so knowledgeable, attentive to our needs and had a great sense of humor! Definitely recommend this company. It is our 2nd time using them and I have had great experiences both times.
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Great tour & guide!! Amazing tour! Our tour guide Yevgen was so attentive, engaging, historically knowledgeable and had a great sense of humor! This was my 2nd tour with this company and when I come back, I will definitely use again!
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Kate R
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Wonderful tour We requested for our tour to be in two languages (Italian and English), and they were able to accommodate our request. Matteo was amazing at switching between two languages as needed and had answers to absolutely all the questions. Definitely recommend for those who wish for a great experience.
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Vatican Tour w/Tatyana Visited Vatican on a hot summer day. Our guide Tatiana was the perfect fit for that situation. She has 20 years of experience & it showed! She was able to move us through lines easily to get the tour started, knew all the shady spots to stand etc. Her love for the history of The Vatican shines through! What an incredibly passionate, knowledgable & beautiful person she is! We felt blessed to have her as our personal guide for the day!

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Details

Admission Ticket: This tour includes the admission tickets.
Languages: English, Spanish, French, Russian, German, Portuguese, Dutch, Chinese, Japanese
Kids Friendly: The children are welcome. Please write me if there are kids in your family group.
Disable Friendly: The tour is disabled friendly. Please contact me if you need a wheelchair.
Dress Code: Comfy shoes. Only small bags/backpacks are permitted (size 40x35x15).

Destination

Start Time

From 8:30 am to 4:00 pm

Duration

4 hours

Price

€ 560,00 private guide service per tour (per group price: family, friends, colleagues...)

+ € 60,00 Domus Aurea and Colosseum ticket and entrance fee adult (per person price) or + € 25,00 Domus Aurea and Colosseum ticket and entrance fee under 18(per person price)

Included

Guiding Services, Admission Tickets, Private Tour

Not Included

Personal Expenses, Souvenirs, Food, Drinks, Snacks, Private Transportation, Public Transportation Tickets, Private driver, Private luxury car, Taxi