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

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
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.

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Christine_m
Dec 27, 2025
A great day trip - Amazing sights — definitely recommend Hadrian’s villa and Villa D’este if you have time. Perfect amount of time at each, with a nice lunch break in between.
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Pooja_p
Dec 21, 2025
Wonderful experience - Wonderful experience. Marsha was our guide. She gave us all detailed information about everything. Fluently English speaking person and so professional. Showed us all good picture points and gave us enough time to take pictures.
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Melissa_g
Nov 28, 2025
Solo and Family Friendly Day Trip - Great one day solo trip just outside if Rome. The tour guide was knowledgable and careful to do a headcount each time we reunited after free time in a location. Overall enjoyed the mix of structured time and learning from the tour guide and time to explore freely. The two locations are not near one another so I appreciate having the ease of mind to pay and just enjoy my time.
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Michele_z
Nov 11, 2025
Way more than we expected - We picked this tour simply to have something to do one of our days of our holiday in Rome. I'm so glad we did! This was an amazing tour. The information on Hadrian and his amazing villa, along with the surprising Villa D'Esta (it looks like almost nothing from the entrance) kept us entranced. The luncheon provided was great as well!
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Stephen_l
Nov 1, 2025
Wonderful Way to Spend the Day - Excellent tour, Marsha was a terrific guide. Was wonderful to escape the crowds of Rome for the day. We left by bus at 9:30 and returned at 4:30. First stop was Hadrians which was very interesting , then free time (didn’t take the lunch option), afternoon was spent at Villa D’Este, the villa is nice but the garden and fountains were amazing. 40 minutes later we were back in Rome. Highly recommend A++++
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Marie_c
Oct 28, 2025
Tivoli, an experience to behold - What a wonderful experience that we never knew existed. The remains are in remarkable condition. Lunch was a plate of past.
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Lori_j
Oct 18, 2025
Great tour with a great guide. - Marcia was a very informative and kind guide. We chose the lunch option and the meal included red wine, salad, pasta and a meat dish. As a vegetarian, they were very accommodating to dietary needs. We were given times to meet up and she worked very hard to stay on schedule (some adults in the group made that a little challenging 🫠).
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Toni_y
Oct 23, 2025
Too much... - Too much information/walking for one day. Villa Adriana on day 1 and Villa d’Este on day 2 better. Very disappointing that fountains not working.
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Brittney_k
Oct 22, 2025
Dishonesty - Tour guide was good. Sights definitely worth seeing. However, we booked a month ahead of time and were given the option to cancel within 24 hours of the tour. As soon as that 24 hour window began we got a message from the tour company that the fountains were down for maintenance and had been down since the 6th of October. Our tour was the 22nd. Seemed very dishonest. Also we paid for the lunch. Don’t waste your money. Worst meal we’ve had in Italy.
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Paola_l
Oct 21, 2025
Disappointment - Unfortunately I could not participate in the trip because, less than 24 hours as required by the conditions, I had to cancel it because my son on the afternoon of the 17th was at the p.s. for a bad fall and was discharged on the 18th. Despite the documentation produced and my request for a partial refund or a voucher for another trip, the company did not meet me even for the emergency occurred. In my opinion they should review the conditions at least in these cases perhaps with a lower percentage of 100 % as a penalty
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).