So virtual…so real!

[revised February 2026] It is becoming more common to have a technological support during an archaeological tour to better understand an ancient site: we have always exploited the power of images to give you an immediate view of the aspect of the Colosseum, the Forum, the Circus Maximus in the Imperial Age. Recently  immersive and multimedia experiences reached an incredible quality and we do recommend to book one of those “shows” during your stay to enjoy the brilliance of  marble floors, bright frescoes and glittering mosaic tiles of the luxurious interiors of the bygone days. According to us, this is not substituting the importance of a traditional guided tour, when you have an expert at your disposal to explain details in front of each monument and – above all – to interpret the historical, political and social importance of the buildings, which represent an “age” and a lost society.

In main archaeological museums of Rome you find now videos of virtual reconstructions, also on YouTube you find a lot (we have a dedicated playlist of good videos here), but if you are looking for the immersive experience, simply ask and we can offer special tours “with goggles” in the city centre and in the area of the Vatican.

If you are traveling with children/teens this is definitely a good idea (and by the way, there is a videogame museum in Rome near the train station Termini which might be a good break for them: it is called GAMM and our 13 year old “tester” approved it…He also approved the following list for you!)

If you wish to experience virtual reality independently, book one of the following:

• Domus of Palazzo Valentini: a fascinating path in a real ancient domus (noble residence) with virtual reconstructions and audio explanations. Not to be missed, your understanding of ancient Rome throughout the city will be increased so much!
• Scatola Archeologica: literally the “archeological box”, first museum in the world inside a condominium, as they found several layers of ancient Roman history while renovating the building over ground. This happens a lot in Rome, but here you can see it reconstructed with virtual effects.
• SUPER tickets at the Palatine hill entitle you access to the VR experience inside the Domus of Augustus and the House of Livia
• Welcome to Rome: a multimedia space where you can dive into 2700 years of history of the Eternal City. Through video projections accompanied by adequate storytelling you will receive a first introduction to the city of Rome. After this 30’ engaging video, we can meet you to start walking across the city centre. A great way to start your stay in Rome

We appreciate your help to update this list as soon as new experiences appear and if you have a comment on these shows, we will be curious to know your opinion and feedback!