Tour to Tivoli: Villa d'Este and Hadrian's Villa

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Duration: 1 day
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Escape from Rome for a few hours with this excursion to Tivoli to discover two great jewels of Italian heritage: Villa Adriana and Villa d'Este, both recognised by UNESCO. It's a perfect experience to combine history, art and monumental gardens in a comfortable and well-organised visit.

For about 5 hours, you will travel with one-way transfer from your hotel in Rome (only for those located in the centre of the city. Include the name in the next step of the booking), local guide and entrance fees included, touring first the monumental residence of Emperor Hadrian and then the elegant Renaissance villa of Villa d'Este, famous for its fountains, terraces and courtyards.

  • Discover Hadrian's Villa and Villa d'Este in a single trip.
  • Enjoy transport from Rome, local guide and entrance fees included.
  • Ideal to get to know Tivoli in a comfortable and complete cultural excursion.

What’s included

  • Entrance to Villa d'Este and Villa Adriana
  • One-way transport from Rome
  • Pick up from hotels in the city centre
  • Local guide (bilingual English or Spanish)

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Step by Step

This excursion to Villa d'Este and Villa Adriana is an excellent way to get out of Rome and discover two historic sites in half a day. The tour takes you to this town located just a few kilometres from the capital, known since ancient times for its beauty, pleasant climate and historical importance.

The first major attraction is Villa Adriana, the spectacular residence commissioned by Emperor Hadrian in the 2nd century. This immense complex of more than 120 hectares combines architectural influences from Rome, Egypt and Athens, and was conceived as a kind of ideal city where the emperor and his court lived for decades.

You will then visit the refined Villa d'Este, one of the great masterpieces of the Italian Renaissance garden. Its terraces, ponds, waterfalls, grottoes and fountains make the visit a unique visual experience, in a palatial setting that stands out for both its architecture and its harmonious landscape.

The tour includes a local guide, entrance fees and one-way transport from your hotel, making it a very convenient way for those who want to get to know Tivoli without the hassle. In addition, explanations are given in English and Spanish, and you can listen to your own language through headphones during the tour.

Reviews

4.4
· 1433 Reviews
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    G.
    4
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    Loved the tour, especially guide and driver, very helpful and very funny indeed. I just thought the trip was a bit rushed on the 4 hour tour, to get there and back and visit the two houses, but overall a good trip.
  • M
    M.
    4
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    This tour is an excellent way to escape the heat and crowds of Rome during the peak tourist season. Tivoli Gardens are spectacular. The time spent in Vila d'Este and its gardens was well worth the money paid. The only negative aspect was the tour guide, who due to his Spanish background tended to ignore members of his English group. An otherwise excellent tour
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    S.
    5
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    This was our favourite trip and we were in Rome for 5 days. Adriano Villa was amazing. The tour guides were wonderful and as we had several sightseeing tours over several days, we saw several of the tour guides ourselves. We were very happy with the tours and the tour guides.
  • M
    M.
    5
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    Villa D'Este is a must. The gardens and fountains are wonderful. The ruins of Villa Adriana are worth a visit too. Tour guide friendly, funny and very knowledgeable.
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