Hadrian’s Villa and Villa d’Este: Explore Tivoli's Gems

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Embark on a full-day trip from Rome to Tivoli Villas and immerse yourself in the rich history and stunning architecture of Hadrian’s Villa and Villa d’Este. Enjoy a delicious lunch in the charming town of Tivoli and explore the beautiful formal gardens of Villa d’Este with an expert guide.

Duration: 6 hours

Cancellation: 24 hours

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Highlights

Villa Adriana - Your expert guide will regale you with the history of the extensive ruins which once served as the Emperor Hadrian’s country residence and then principal seat of power during his last years of reign. In the archaeological complex you will find temples, baths and barracks and the impressive Canopus and Serapeum.
Villa d’Este -…

What's Included

Headsets for clear audio guidance
Comfortable in-vehicle air conditioning
Entrance tickets to Hadrian’s Villa and Villa d’Este
Lunch included
Knowledgeable live guide

What's Not Included

Pick Up from hotel

Additional Information

Start your day with a visit to Hadrian’s Villa and explore the various architectural wonders of the emperor’s rural dwelling. Take in the sights of an engineered pool, cave, the Canopus and Serapeum, plus numerous other Greek and Egyptian inspired elements that contribute to the uniqueness of this venue. Following this, get a feel for the town of Tivoli…

Location

Castro Pretorio

Please meet us at the exit of Castro Pretorio Metro Station (Line B). Our representative will be there holding a flag that says 'Enjoy Rome.'

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings

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Wendy_s

Jul 26, 2025

Awesome tour - Excellent tour! Guide very knowledgeable! We thoroughly enjoyed walking around Hadrian’s Villa and learning about the village. Great restaurant in Tivoli. Rounded off the trip with the Villa de’ Este which was beautiful! Highly recommend this tour.

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Marjkc

Jul 19, 2025

Beautiful - I had an amazing time on this tour! Everything was well-organized from start to finish. Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, and made the experience fun and engaging. We got to see all the highlights, but what made it truly special were the personal touches—local insights, hidden gems, and plenty of opportunities for great photos. The pace was perfect—not rushed, but we also covered a lot. Transportation was comfortable, and everything ran on time. I appreciated how the guide took care of the group and made sure everyone was enjoying themselves. This tour exceeded my expectations and gave me a deeper appreciation for the area. I would absolutely recommend it to anyone visiting. Worth every penny!

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Mariaangeli_r

Jul 17, 2025

Very Nice - Villa Adriana and Villa d'Este are both beautiful. The fountains at Villa d'Este are spectacular and the gardens are well maintained. The ruins at Villa Adriana remind me of Ephesus. Lunch was included in the tour, it was okay although the serving size for the main course could be bigger.

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Sylvia_t

Jul 16, 2025

Enjoyed the tour very... - Enjoyed the tour very much! Our guide, Alizia, was very pleasant and informative, and looked out carefully for all involved. Hadrian's Villa was totally impressive archaeologically. Villa d'este is stunningly beautiful though demanding to manage the many stairs and slopes, especially on a hot day. Our driver, Mario, was also pleasant and drove in a comfortable and safe manner. We never felt hurried and did feel we received good value for the tour. Information was clear to find the meeting point.

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Krista_g

Jul 9, 2025

Get Ready for It - After spending 3 days in Rome trying to navigate the crowds and city life of Rome this tour was the perfect contrast to our experience. We loved the connivence of taking the bus and its proximity to Metro line and we spent the perfect amount of time at each stop to get through the days agenda without being too tired by the end. The Villas themself are an experience for the sense as you travel back in time and imagine these fabulous worlds that were created. The size and scale of Adrian’s Villa is remarkable and the attention to detail and fountain art at Villa d’Este is an experience you can only have in Tivoli!

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Amanda_s

Jun 25, 2025

Amazing time! - We had the most amazing day with our local guide. She was so knowledgeable and entertaining. Lunch was fantastic. Tivoli was nothing short of fantastic! Make sure the fountains are on. We got lucky and it was amazing!

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Leon

Jun 12, 2025

Tivoli, a beautiful city and a wonderful escape from the bustle of Rome. - A great tour in the two Villas with a guide (Alessia) who was friendly and very knowledgeable and took the time to answer all questions. She also managed to give a lot of extra information that we would never have known without a guide. Tivoli is a wonderful escape from the hustle and bustle of Rome and just as beautiful!

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Bill_b

Jul 23, 2025

Skip the lunch! - The two villas are absolutely amazing, especially Villa D’Este! The bus ride was a short 30 minutes and it beats riding the train out to Tivoli! My only complaint was the lunch that was provided. It was not very good. First off, one options for the first course was spaghetti and meatballs, but they held back the meatballs because there was no Mozzerella to make one of the choices in the second course! So they gave you the meatballs as the second course, even though it should have been included in the first course! Then they were served chilled on top of that. Skip the included lunch and stop at one of the many cafe’s in town and you will be much happier!

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David_m

Jul 22, 2025

Transportation Hassles but a Decent Tour - The ruins are wonderful. The driver was rude and would not respond…even when we said good morning. They switched the bus on us after the first stop to a smaller van. The van was horrible and barely had AC, curtains did not work or were missing so we could not block the sun. The driver had plenty of AC blowing on him. We were told we could leave our things on the bus and they would be fine. When they switched they did not switch our belongings, so a few had to make the case for them to go get our belongings. They shared they would change buses again before heading back to Rome but it was the same van. Hot and miserable on the way back to Rome. The guide was nice but spent too much time at each stop on the tour…at times the explanations were 15 minutes or longer. Too longer for standing and when standing in the hot sun. We spent 45 minutes in empty rooms getting and explanation of the room, history, and upcoming renovations. We then seemed to rush through all of the wonderful fountains, which was the highlight of the tour. It would have been nice to have had free time to explore the fountains on our own.

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