Hadrian's Villa and Villa d'Este: Discover the UNESCO-listed Sites in Tivoli

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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…

Duration: 7 hours

Cancellation: 24 hours

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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….

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….

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

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Fiona_m

Sep 28, 2024

Lovely day out from Rome. - Hadrian's villa and Villa de Este with its beautiful gardens and waterfalls was devine. The Tivoli gelato and pizza were excellent. Our guide was upbeat and mindful of the needs of his group. He stopped in the shade for discussions which made a difference in the heat.

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Gordon_d

Apr 30, 2024

The unmatched beauty of Tivoli - This was a wonderful trip for a half day on my last day in Rome, the food was great and our guide Giuseppe was so knowledgeable

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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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Susan_v

Sep 2, 2024

A worthwhile trip - How enormous the villa must have beenThe waterfalls and fountains at villad'este were amazing. A great day out

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Simone_c

Apr 22, 2024

Great guide - Very interesting and wonderful guide. Lunch was a little disappointing.. not much more to add. Might have liked more information about Hadrian the man.

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Pauldaniel_b

Jun 1, 2024

Rushed, tour guide not very good, and bad lunch. - I have done many tours with Viator that I have really enjoyed. This is the first one that I have to give a qualified recommendation to. If there were an easy way to get to Hadrian's Villa and Villa d'Este from Rome without a tour, I would prefer them. I understand that both destinations are a lot to cover in a day, but it all felt a bit rushed. I feel like we didn't see as much as we could at Hadrian's Villa, and would have liked more time at Villa d'Este. I talked to fellow tour group members, and opinions were mixed. Some thought it was just right, but a lot felt like they wanted more time at each location. Our tour guide kept telling us to walk carefully on the uneven surfaces, but then moved at a pace that few of us could keep up with. She also told us everything at Hadrian's Villa was: "now here is a special building..." and "up next I will take you to a special building." At Villa d'Este, it was "now I will show you a special surprise.." and "next I will take you to a special surprise." I don't think the word "special" means what she thinks it means. The lunch provided, if you choose that option, at a restaurant, was not good. I would skip that option and find a better restaurant on my own. The restaurant was filled with tour groups, which is often a bad sign. Sorry Viator, but you can do better on this one.

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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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