Hadrian's Villa and Villa d'Este: Discover the UNESCO-listed Sites in Tivoli
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12 Ratings
Roma
Uncover the captivating history of Hadrian's Villa and Villa d'Este in Tivoli. Marvel at the archaeological remains and beautifully preserved artifacts at Hadrian's Villa, once a retreat for Emperor Hadrian. Explore the extravagant gardens and fountains of Villa d'Este, including Bernini's famous Fountain of Neptune. Join our expert guide on this 7-hour tour and immerse yourself in the allure of these UNESCO-listed sites.
Duration:
7 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Villa Adriana - This enchanting day trip from Rome begins with a 40-minute bus ride to Hadrian’s Villa. The vastness of Hadrian’s estate is a sight that will surely impress. The Emperor chose to build his residence outside the city in a place rich in water, in order to build the famous Canopus, one of the most preserved sites left in the complex. The statues surrounding this pool of water create stunning reflections on its surface, beautifully surrounded by luscious green gardens.
- Villa d’Este - We will leave the alluring ruins of the 2nd century A.D. far behind as we travel on to the 14th century to our second destination, Villa d’Este - one of the most beautiful Renaissance villas in Italy. This splendid palace, with its extraordinary gardens filled with hundreds of fountains, will leave you feeling captivated. Bernini’s monumental Neptune’s Fountain is considered the most impressive, its water jets reaching a height of 10 meters. Not to say that the Central Fountain and the Oval Fountain won’t leave you equally in awe.
What's Included
- Tour guide available
- Air-conditioned transport
- Complimentary headsets
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information
Embark on a 7-hour journey, uncovering the secret treasures and fascinating stories of Hadrian’s Villa and Villa d’Este with a seasoned tour guide. Explore the archaeological remnants of ancient temples, statues, and bathing pool. Discover well-preserved relics and ruins at the UNESCO-certified Hadrian’s Villa, formerly a retreat for Emperor Hadrian. Take a serene break for lunch before moving on to the second part of your Tivoli trip. Tour the lavish Renaissance-era Villa d’Este, yet another UNESCO World Heritage Site. Roam its grounds to marvel at the magnificent gardens and fountains, including Bernini’s renowned Fountain of Neptune.
- Please wear comfortable shoes as there is a bit of walking
- This tour is not wheelchair accessible. But if you or any member of your party has difficulty with mobility (uses crutches or a wheelchair, etc). please contact us in advance. Private tours are available to meet these needs, upon request.
- Indivuals with Disabilities MUST NOTE it on their booking.
Location
Via Cavour, 224
Via Cavour
The meeting point is at the bus stop at Via Cavour 224. The nearest metro station is Cavour (line B). Please remember to show up 25 minutes before the tour departure time.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.3
(12 Ratings)
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Therese_e
Oct 6, 2023
Be prepared to keep moving - We would never have done this trip under our own steam and so were delighted to share time with a rather large group. However, the guide was very informative and we covered a lot in a short time. Perhaps that was one of the downsides. There was a definite feeling of being rushed through both Hadrian’s Villa and Villa d’Este. We would have like some additional free time to explore. Both are worth a visit. We were awestruck by both even though we have previously visited Pompeii and Forum. Bus was comfortable, visit to Tivoli for lunch good. Summing up, we we happy and tired at the end of the day. Warning: there is plenty of walking and steps to navigate. There is mobility support at Hadrian’s Villa and a lift at Villa D’este.
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Caroline_b
Aug 1, 2023
A great tour with a knowledgeable guide - Giuseppe was a lovely guide. We were lucky there weren't many people at Hadrian's Villa, so we got to appreciate that expansive area what felt like to ourselves. Giuseppe's magic book helped visualise how the Villa looked in the past.
Tivoli is a beautiful town and we had a wonderful lunch (not with the tour).
Villa d'Este is a beautiful mansion and the gardens and fountains are just outstanding. It was a great contrast to see how cool the gardens were compared to when we were at the Villa.
A great tour with a knowledgeable guide. Highly recommend this day trip.
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Harold_m
Jul 25, 2023
Great day trip from Rome to Tivoli villas - Worthwhile day trip to see Hadrian's Villa and the Villa d'Este. Guide was excellent and the villas well worth visiting.
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Mstwo
Feb 15, 2023
Well worth the day trip - This was a wonderful day tour. Could not have asked for better. Hadrians Villa was amazing and well worth the drive out to it. Villa d'Este left us speechless. Design commenced in the 16th century. Views back across Rome incredible. There were hundreds of fountains - absolutely spectacular.
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Adolfod_s
Apr 15, 2022
Perfect day tour - The guide. Giuseppe!! He was the best. His knowledge and personality.
This was the perfect day tour..
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Karen
Mar 28, 2018
Our guide, Giuseppe, was wonderful... - <p>Our guide, Giuseppe, was wonderful. He lives in Tivoli, as has his family for the last 500 years, so he was extremely knowledgeable about the area as well as the two places we visited, Hadrians Villa and Villa dEste. Although it was a long day 7 hours it went very quickly and I actually would have liked a little more time at the two places. Giuseppe also recommended a restaurant for lunch which was very good. One note, and this is indicated in the description, if you have mobility issues, believe them when they say there is a lot of walking and much of it is up and down. There were several people in the tour group who had a difficult time with the walking although they all made it through. I would highly recommend this tour when youre tired of the frenetic pace of Rome and want a day trip outside the city.</p>
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Georgy1940
Oct 17, 2022
Good day - The guide was pleasant and helpful. Buitiful views. Loads of stairs and scalding bus rides. Took loads of photos. The lunch was basic italian with 2 choices for the 1st and 2nd courses.
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Jolene
May 5, 2018
Unfortunately fell ill the night before... - <p>Unfortunately fell ill the night before so was not able to make the tour.</p>
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Mareplus3
Oct 7, 2023
Canceled us the day before due to overbooking - Was messaged the day before that our reservation was canceled due to overbooking. They asked if we could come another day, I said no and please refund credit card. Suddenly, we could keep our booking, but messages were confusing and we were trying to figure out what to do. I said ok, but the group was upset and feeling unwelcome, so I later canceled. They finally wrote back later the next day, long after the tour started, to say I would not be refunded. A huge mess that they caused and could've been avoided if they had first ASKED if we could change our tour date instead of going straight to telling us our tour was canceled and then changing their minds when I wanted my money back. Incredibly unprofessional and I will be contacting my bank when I return home.
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