{"id":7461,"date":"2015-06-10T20:17:13","date_gmt":"2015-06-10T19:17:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/walks.friday.ie\/?p=7461"},"modified":"2026-06-15T12:04:06","modified_gmt":"2026-06-15T11:04:06","slug":"caesars-palace-house-of-augustus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/things-to-do\/caesars-palace-house-of-augustus","title":{"rendered":"Step Inside the House of Augustus: Caesar&#8217;s Palace in Rome"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"17\" data-end=\"476\">Hidden among the ruins of the Palatine Hill are two of Ancient Rome\u2019s most remarkable and least-visited treasures: the <strong data-start=\"136\" data-end=\"175\">House of Augustus (Casa di Augusto)<\/strong> and the <strong data-start=\"184\" data-end=\"218\">House of Livia (Casa di Livia)<\/strong>. These exceptionally preserved residences offer a rare glimpse into the private lives of Rome\u2019s first imperial family, with original frescoes, elegant rooms, and intimate spaces that contrast sharply with nearby monuments like the Colosseum.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"478\" data-end=\"842\">Unlike many archaeological sites, <strong>access to these historic homes is limited and carefully managed,<\/strong> making a visit one of <strong>the most exclusive experiences<\/strong> in the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"656\" data-end=\"1289\">While we\u2019ve had the privilege of guiding guests through more than 70 different Italian experiences, our exclusive <strong><a title=\"VIP Caesar&#039;s Palace Tour\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/rome-tours\/vip-ancient-rome-tour-caesar-s-palace\/\">VIP Caesar\u2019s Palace Tour<\/a> <\/strong>has something <em data-start=\"799\" data-end=\"814\">extra special<\/em>. It is one of the few guided experiences offering access to these extraordinary residences and legendary private homes of Emperor Augustus and his wife, Livia &#8211; the <strong>House of Augustus (<em>Casa di Augusto) <\/em><\/strong>and the <strong>House of Livia (<em>Casa di Livia).<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"656\" data-end=\"1289\">These are not just any ruins; they\u2019re the very places where history was made. If you\u2019re curious about the power dynamics, politics, and intrigue of the time, or if you&#8217;ve ever dreamed of stepping into the shoes of a Roman Emperor, this is the tour for you.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_13734\" style=\"width: 1610px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13734\" class=\"wp-image-13734 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Caesars-Palace-Rome-Main-1.jpg\" alt=\"Underground Rome is a vast array of villas, bathhouses and more.\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Caesars-Palace-Rome-Main-1.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Caesars-Palace-Rome-Main-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Caesars-Palace-Rome-Main-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-13734\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Roman Forum as seen from the VIP Caesar&#8217;s Palace tour with Walks<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/things-to-do\/caesars-palace-house-of-augustus\/#Emperor_Augustus_was_a_pretty_big_deal\" >Emperor Augustus was a pretty big deal.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/things-to-do\/caesars-palace-house-of-augustus\/#House_of_AugustusCasa_di_Augusto\" >House of Augustus\/Casa di Augusto:<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/things-to-do\/caesars-palace-house-of-augustus\/#The_Modest_Home_of_a_Great_Man\" >The Modest Home of a Great Man<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/things-to-do\/caesars-palace-house-of-augustus\/#The_House_of_LiviaCasa_di_Livia\" >The House of Livia\/Casa di Livia:<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/things-to-do\/caesars-palace-house-of-augustus\/#A_Grand_Apartment_for_a_Grand_Lady\" >A Grand Apartment for a Grand Lady<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/things-to-do\/caesars-palace-house-of-augustus\/#VIP_Caesars_Palace_Tour_An_Exclusive_Visit\" >VIP Caesar\u2019s Palace Tour:\u00a0An Exclusive Visit<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/things-to-do\/caesars-palace-house-of-augustus\/#FAQs_%E2%80%93_House_of_Augustus\" >FAQs &#8211; House of Augustus<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/things-to-do\/caesars-palace-house-of-augustus\/#How_do_I_get_tickets_for_the_House_of_Augustus_and_House_of_Livia\" >How do I get tickets for the House of Augustus and House of Livia?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/things-to-do\/caesars-palace-house-of-augustus\/#How_much_does_it_cost_to_visit_the_House_of_Augustus\" >How much does it cost to visit the House of Augustus?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/things-to-do\/caesars-palace-house-of-augustus\/#What_are_the_opening_hours_and_how_do_I_get_there\" >What are the opening hours and how do I get there?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Emperor_Augustus_was_a_pretty_big_deal\"><\/span><span class=\"s1\"><b>Emperor Augustus was a pretty big deal. <\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">As you may or may not know, <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Augustus\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Emperor Augustus<\/a>, born Octavian, was the grand-nephew of Julius Caesar. After his great-uncle\u2019s death he was named heir and went head-to-head with Mark Anthony and his lover Cleopatra to become the next ruler of Rome. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Following his victory (and their suspected double suicide), he established the Roman Empire and became the first Emperor of Ancient Rome, creating a constitutional framework, better road networks and an unprecedented period of peace across Rome (what a guy!)<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Depending on who you ask, you\u2019ll hear different things about Augustus: <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">He was the father of the country<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">The head of Rome\u2019s religion<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">The leader of its army<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">The winner of victories<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">The first among equals<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">&#8230;or a just shrewd politician!<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Whatever you hear though, one thing is certain;<strong> &#8220;Augustus carefully cultivated an image of modest leadership while holding unprecedented political power.&#8221;<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">So popular in fact, that it<\/span> is recorded by Suetonius and is generally accepted from ancient sources that, after a fire damaged his home, Romans voluntarily contributed money towards rebuilding it. Augustus reportedly accepted only a single coin from each donation.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">So, as you can see, Augustus was a pretty big deal &#8211; and you can only imagine how excited we were when we were first invited to visit his house.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"656\" data-end=\"1289\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-7470 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/WofI_150526_0149.jpg\" alt=\"Casa di Augusto - The House of Augustus on Walks of Italy's 'Caesar's Palace Tour'\" width=\"1209\" height=\"802\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/WofI_150526_0149.jpg 1209w, https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/WofI_150526_0149-768x509.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1209px) 100vw, 1209px\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">Casa di Augusto &#8211; The House of Augustus<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"House_of_AugustusCasa_di_Augusto\"><\/span>House of Augustus\/<em>Casa di Augusto:<\/em><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Modest_Home_of_a_Great_Man\"><\/span>The Modest Home of a Great Man<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\">Rather than building his own palace, as many would do upon becoming the ruler of the world\u2019s greatest empire, Emperor Augustus purchased an existing house on the Palatine Hill.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"p1\">The house wasn\u2019t particularly grand\n<ul>\n<li class=\"p1\">It only had two floors, short arches (meaning a low roof) and was remarkably restrained in its use of luxury materials such as marble.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">Nor did he use all of this modest space.\n<ul>\n<li class=\"p1\">Ancient sources claim Augustus preferred the same modest bedroom throughout much of his life, reinforcing his carefully cultivated image of simplicity.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">The symbolism of this was incredibly powerful. Augustus\u2019s modesty and his choice of location (right beside the Hut of Romulus, where Romans came to honour the founder of the city), elevated him in the eyes of his people almost to the point of sainthood, the natural predecessor of Romulus himself.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_7471\" style=\"width: 1220px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7471\" class=\"wp-image-7471 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Caesars-Palace_Masks.jpg\" alt=\"Paintings in the House of Augustus on Walks of Italy's new 'VIP Caesar's Palace Tour'.\" width=\"1210\" height=\"803\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Caesars-Palace_Masks.jpg 1210w, https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Caesars-Palace_Masks-768x510.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1210px) 100vw, 1210px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-7471\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The &#8216;Room of the Masks&#8217; in The House of Augustus: The whole room is incredibly well preserved<\/p><\/div>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Much to the joy of visitors today though, he did do a little decorating!<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">The best painters in Rome were hired to paint the walls of the House of Augustus. They painted theatre scenes and masks; porticos and columns. They painted in reds and yellows and blues; in a style that visitors may find reminiscent of those at Pompeii. Only these are better!<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">In fact, they\u2019re some of the best examples of Roman wall paintings that you\u2019ll find anywhere, and they\u2019re still in their original location &#8211; in the very spot where Emperor Augustus once looked on them. Standing in the same spot where visitors now pause to admire them 2,000 years later.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">The House of Augustus is amazing because those who visit these days can do a full walk-through. You can see the actual house in its original location, witness the modest size of the rooms and their doorways, and actually get a feel for how life flowed through rooms, and reception halls in Ancient Rome.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-7472 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Casa-di-Livia-Wide.jpg\" alt=\"Casa di Livia, The House of Livia as seen on Walks of Italy's 'VIP Caesar's Palace Tour'\" width=\"1237\" height=\"807\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Casa-di-Livia-Wide.jpg 1237w, https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Casa-di-Livia-Wide-768x501.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1237px) 100vw, 1237px\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">Frescos at the house of Livia date back to the 1st century BC.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>But we have to admit; it\u2019s the Casa di Livia, the House of Livia, that really took our breathe away.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_House_of_LiviaCasa_di_Livia\"><\/span>The House of Livia\/<em>Casa di Livia:<\/em><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Grand_Apartment_for_a_Grand_Lady\"><\/span>A Grand Apartment for a Grand Lady<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\">When it came to Livia, Augustus was a little less modest. The arches got taller, the ceilings higher and the floors noticeably more marble-covered.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">She wasn\u2019t his first wife (or second) but she was the only one he loved deeply and uncompromisingly. After stealing her and her son Tiberius away from her husband, he built her the rooms we visit today; with original marble floor tiles, huge arches, painted walls and domed ceilings.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Archaeologists have done an incredible job here, helped by the perfect conditions for preservation. As the House of Livia fell to ruin, the paintings fell clean off the walls and were buried safely at a consistently cool temperature. They were discovered like this and in many cases could be picked up and put back on the wall, piece by piece.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">The effect is stunning. Entering through a small doorway, visitors descend a few steps and walk into a huge, self-contained area with vast roofs and colourful frescos. It doesn\u2019t feel so much like a restored ruin as it does a real-life palace, as cold and still as if it had air-conditioning!<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_7474\" style=\"width: 1218px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7474\" class=\"wp-image-7474 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Casa-di-Livia.jpg\" alt=\"Visit the Casa di Livia with Walks of Italy's VIP Caesar's Palace Tour\" width=\"1208\" height=\"803\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Casa-di-Livia.jpg 1208w, https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Casa-di-Livia-768x511.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1208px) 100vw, 1208px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-7474\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Visit the Casa di Livia with Walks of Italy&#8217;s VIP Caesar&#8217;s Palace Tour<\/p><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"VIP_Caesars_Palace_Tour_An_Exclusive_Visit\"><\/span><span class=\"s1\">VIP Caesar\u2019s Palace Tour:\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"s1\">An Exclusive Visit<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">The amazing House of Augustus and House of Livia have been open to the public on and off since 2008. <\/span><span class=\"s1\">The process used to be that visitors could line up outside (usually for a very long time) and guards would let them in 5 people at a time. That changed in recent years and a security gate was erected to keep the general public out. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Today, access is limited and generally available only through timed guided visits organised by the archaeological park or authorised operators, such as Walks of Italy. T<\/span><span class=\"s1\">he good news is that guests on our <a title=\"VIP Caesar&#039;s Palace Tour\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/rome-tours\/vip-ancient-rome-tour-caesar-s-palace\/\">VIP Caesar\u2019s Palace tour<\/a> can spend more time inside now, in exclusive small groups.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_23327\" style=\"width: 1210px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23327\" class=\"wp-image-23327 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Walks-20190710-Rome-Caesar_s-Palace-0032-HIGH-RES-1.jpg\" alt=\"Intricate frescos painted on the walls of Caesar's Palace in Rome.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Walks-20190710-Rome-Caesar_s-Palace-0032-HIGH-RES-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Walks-20190710-Rome-Caesar_s-Palace-0032-HIGH-RES-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-23327\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Intricate frescos painted on the walls of Caesar&#8217;s Palace in Rome.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>This tour gives a rare invitation into the Roman Empire\u2019s most private spaces.\u00a0 You\u2019ll begin in the Roman Forum, Ancient Rome\u2019s downtown, and then you\u2019ll head beyond the ropes, into exclusive areas where the emperors were once the VIP\u00b4s.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">On our VIP Caesar\u2019s Palace tour, you\u00b4ll get to see Caesar\u2019s Palace and spend an hour inside the the houses of Augustus and Livia to admire the 2,000-year-old frescoes. During this time no-one else is allowed into this gated area of the Palatine Hill at all! Just our small group of 15 people or fewer, free to linger with no need at all for headsets to hear your guide.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>After your trip through palaces and exclusive areas you\u2019ll enter the Colosseum with priority access and the stories and knowledge of your expert guide.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_24855\" style=\"width: 1630px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-24855\" class=\"wp-image-24855 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Walks_Rome_ColosseumExpress_WEB-RES-0006.jpg\" alt=\"A tour guide speaks to a group inside the colosseum of Rome\" width=\"1620\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Walks_Rome_ColosseumExpress_WEB-RES-0006.jpg 1620w, https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Walks_Rome_ColosseumExpress_WEB-RES-0006-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Walks_Rome_ColosseumExpress_WEB-RES-0006-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1620px) 100vw, 1620px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-24855\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Enjoy learning about the history of the ancient ruins of Rome<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"qMYqUG_convSearchResultHighlightRoot\">\n<div class=\"\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-6a0da788-7bf8-83eb-a229-413335a8534a-101\" data-is-intersecting=\"true\">\n<section class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [&amp;:has([data-writing-block])&gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-6a0da788-7bf8-83eb-a229-413335a8534a-101\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-6a0da788-7bf8-83eb-a229-413335a8534a-101\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-458\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\" data-turn=\"assistant\">\n<div class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\">\n<div class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\">\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-1\" dir=\"auto\" tabindex=\"0\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"584cd005-f2ba-4f98-a41c-a1c83c15d3f3\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-5\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\">\n<h2 data-start=\"3300\" data-end=\"3306\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_%E2%80%93_House_of_Augustus\"><\/span>FAQs &#8211; House of Augustus<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 data-start=\"3308\" data-end=\"3378\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_get_tickets_for_the_House_of_Augustus_and_House_of_Livia\"><\/span>How do I get tickets for the House of Augustus and House of Livia?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3380\" data-end=\"3674\">Access to the House of Augustus and House of Livia is limited and requires a timed entry. These houses are located within the Palatine Hill archaeological area and are typically only accessible through guided visits organised by the Parco Archeologico del Colosseo or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/about\/\">authorised tour operators<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3676\" data-end=\"3832\">Because availability is limited and places often sell out, booking in advance is highly recommended, particularly during spring, summer, and major holidays.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"3839\" data-end=\"3896\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_does_it_cost_to_visit_the_House_of_Augustus\"><\/span>How much does it cost to visit the House of Augustus?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3898\" data-end=\"4091\">The House of Augustus is not available with every standard Colosseum ticket. Access is generally included only with specific guided visits or special tickets offered by the archaeological park.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4093\" data-end=\"4312\">Prices vary depending on the type of visit, while guided tours that combine the House of Augustus with the Roman Forum, Palatine Hill, and Colosseum typically cost more but include expert commentary and reserved access.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"4319\" data-end=\"4373\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_opening_hours_and_how_do_I_get_there\"><\/span>What are the opening hours and how do I get there?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"4375\" data-end=\"4539\">The House of Augustus and House of Livia follow the opening hours of the Palatine Hill archaeological park, although entry is restricted to scheduled guided visits. Because access is timed and visitor numbers are limited, it&#8217;s advisable to arrive at least 15 minutes before your scheduled entry.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4541\" data-end=\"4578\">Getting there is straightforward:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"4580\" data-end=\"4834\">\n<li data-start=\"4580\" data-end=\"4687\">Metro: Line B to Colosseo station, followed by a 10\u201315 minute walk to the Palatine Hill entrance.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4688\" data-end=\"4757\">Bus: Several routes stop near Piazza Venezia and the Colosseum.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4758\" data-end=\"4834\">On foot: Easily combined with visits to the Roman Forum and Colosseum.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"z-0 flex min-h-[46px] justify-start\">\n<div id=\"attachment_15021\" style=\"width: 1930px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-15021\" class=\"wp-image-15021 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Roman-Forum-Hero.jpg\" alt=\"Roman Forum\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-15021\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Roman Forum is an extensive site with many stories to tell<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\"><strong>Inspired to explore more of Ancient Rome? <\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">From the Colosseum and Roman Forum to the Vatican Museums and the city&#8217;s hidden corners like the House of Augustus, expert local guides can help bring thousands of years of history to life. 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