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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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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Roberta_w
Oct 2, 2025
Lots of walking at a... - Lots of walking at a fairly quick pace as the guide fit lots of information in the tour. Don’t recommend the lunch as a solo traveler as they made me pay for 2. Gave me no other option
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Fabiola_l
Sep 25, 2025
A nice experience .... - A nice experience. Good driving. Wonderful places. A chance to meet new people from all over the world
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Edward_m
Sep 24, 2025
Excellent Tour - It was a relatively small group.. the guide was excellent and very well organized. If you book an Viator note that the meeting point address on the voucher is incorrect. You must specify in the directions the word Metro Stop. Otherwise it will take you to the city center and no the metro stop. And they are not close.
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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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Julie_g
Oct 3, 2025
Ancient Roman day trip - This is a classic trip to a 2000 year-old emperor’s summer house. Then we had a visit to some classic gardens at another estate. Both are UNESCO world heritage sites.
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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).