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Tivoli Day Trip from Rome: Discover UNESCO Sites Hadrian's Villa and Villa d'Este
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75 Ratings
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Escape Rome for a day and explore the UNESCO sites of Hadrian’s Villa and Villa d’Este in Tivoli. Discover the rich history and beauty of these hidden gems on a comfortable bus tour.
Escape Rome for a day and explore the UNESCO sites of Hadrian’s Villa and Villa d’Este in Tivoli. Discover the rich history and beauty of these hidden gems on a comfortable bus tour.
Duration:
6 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- 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…
- 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.
- 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.
What's Included
- Professional Guide
- Headsets to hear the guide clearly
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Lunch (if option is selected)
- Professional Guide
- Headsets to hear the guide clearly
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Lunch (if option is selected)
What's Not Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information
Take a day trip from Rome to experience the unique town of Tivoli. Tucked away on a mountain top just outside of Rome, this charming town can be reached with an easy bus ride. Once there, uncover the underappreciated beauties of Hadrian’s Villa and Villa d’Este as our local guide imparts the abundant historical significance of both these UNESCO world…
Take a day trip from Rome to experience the unique town of Tivoli. Tucked away on a mountain top just outside of Rome, this charming town can be reached with an easy bus ride. Once there, uncover the underappreciated beauties of Hadrian’s Villa and Villa d’Este as our local guide imparts the abundant historical significance of both these UNESCO world heritage sites.
- Please wear comfortable shoes as there is a bit of walking
- Individuals with Disabilities MUST NOTE it on their booking.
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.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(75 Ratings)
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Martin_u
Mar 9, 2026
A good day out from Rome. - Two villas in a day. 40 mins to reach and return. Hadrian's villa has some large buildings. Villa d'Este has beautiful gardens and magnificent fountains, especially the Organ fountain.
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Rosemarie
Dec 2, 2025
Loved it Perfect temperature in December - Alicia was our guide and you can tell she has been doing it for 30 years. She knew so much about both locations. Hadrians Villa while old and defiantly taken apart was still beautiful, but Villa De Este was Stunning and Im glad I got to see it
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Bonny_s
Nov 26, 2025
Treasures of New Friends and Places - I met so many people with shared interests on this unique tour. That, along with our guide, made this so meaningful for me! She carefully threaded the stories of these special places, even for the children who were joining us.
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Lee_p
Oct 2, 2025
Wonderful tour! - It is a full day experience and so worth it! Our guide, Marta, was expertly led us and described in detail what we were about to see, and then what we were actually viewing. I especially loved the gardens and all the fountains!
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Adriana_p
Sep 14, 2025
Unforgettable experience - Definitely one of the best experiences outside of Rome
Well organized even though the information were repeated over and over
The Hadrian’s villa is Spectacular
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Nigels713
Aug 7, 2025
Great day out with an excellent guide. A lot of walking, but worth the effort. - We went on the day trip to Hadrian's Villa and the Villa D'Este with Enjoy Rome. We had a very knowledgeable guide who lived in the Tivoli area and showed us around. We had free time at lunch to walk around the town of Tivoli which is picturesque and has lots of restaurants. It was a warm day, about 34 degrees, and there's quite a lot of walking and climbing of stairs (at Villa D'Este) so it's quite a tiring day - but well worth the effort.
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Michaelr_g
Jul 25, 2025
Wonderful tour!! - Our guide was a wonderfully informative archaeologist full of gorgeous details for both the Villa of Hadrian and Villa D’Este. If you have a full day available and are interested in ancient Roman architecture and Renaissance garden design/frescoes, I’d highly recommend this tour!
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Kathleen_s
May 24, 2025
Great Day Trip - So much to see, so beautiful, so much info, such a memory. Great guide. Best before the weather gets hot!
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Bruce_l
May 17, 2025
Day trip from Rome - Hillside Escape - Tour included walking the ruins of Hadrian's Villa and contrasted with the villa at D'Este. Time was allowed to take a break solo for lunch and again to wander the gardens at the second stop. Marsha, our guide, did a good job collecting tour attendees and ensuring no one was left behind, coordinating times to meet and facilitating the transportation back to Rome. We capped off our tour with an additional villa back in Rome, the not-to-miss Borghese Gallery! It was enjoyable to watch the progression and think of how the Hadrian's Villa and D'Este would have looked with all the art and finery of the Borghese in their respectice golden eras.
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Frank_r
Jun 10, 2025
Mediocre tour guide. - Tour guide was not very good but Tivoli grounds were great. They were doing construction at Hadrians villa for a private wedding.
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