Tivoli Full Day Trip from Rome: Hadrian's Villa and Villa D'Este
Description
Discover two UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Hadrian’s Villa and Villa d’Este, on a guided full-day trip to Tivoli from Rome Ponte Mammolo. You’ll learn interesting Renaissance history, discover awe-inspiring archaeological ruins and admire elaborate gardens and dazzling fountains on a trip that’s sure to be as memorable as it is captivating.
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Itinerary
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
A short bus ride brings you to Tivoli town center – where you will have time to explore and enjoy lunch before the next walking tour
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
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Luggage storage NOT available
- Please note: Stairs at both villas are quite steep and a moderate amount of walking is involved
- This tour is not recommended to people with disabilities
- Individuals with Disabilities MUST NOTE it on their booking.
Reviews(1,811)
Wonderful tour and the host was fantastic she was brilliant very funny and made the day go extremely smooth the knowledge that she as is amazing could not ask for a better tour or tour guide
This was an amazing tour! Our tour guide was local and very knowledgeable. Both the first and second parts of the tour was very interesting and beautiful. The fountains, frescos and history made this tour worth taking.
We had a wonderful day with Joesph. He was very knowledgeable and gave us plenty of time to explore.
The tour was excellent. Fabio was our guide and was wonderful.
Quite a bit of walking involving steps. Be sure to bring a water bottle. The guide provided excellent information about Vila Adriana. I would have liked a bit more information about the Italian style of gardens, the guide was informative about the links between Hadrian’s villa and Villa D’Este and the way the fountains worked.
We had Marcia as a guide and she was extremely welcoming, knowledgeable and patient. She did a great job managing logistics and we had a great time.
The tour guide was great. I really liked her, but the bus driver refused to air condition the bus. It was 96 degrees and everyone was complaining. Unless you want a hot ride with twenty of your best, overheated friends, this is not for you.
Some stairs involved. Very worthwhile to see the gardens. The guide was knowledgeable and fun. Perfect day trip.
Giuseppe was our guide. Very knowledgeable and recommended a great lunch spot to us in Tivoli. I had never been ans enjoyed the quiet atmosphere of this tour off the beaten path of the usual Rome tours.
Thank you for your kind feedback. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed the tour and appreciated Giuseppe’s knowledge and recommendations! Tivoli is a wonderful destination away from the usual routes, and we are glad you had the chance to discover its beauty and peaceful atmosphere! We hope to welcome you again in the future. -NICOM TOURS Customer Service
We had an amazing time on this trip! The ruins of Hadrian’s villa contrasted with the renaissance villa was a great way to see history unfold. The guide was knowledgeable and very kind. The only thing I would say was that the lunch was just meh. We had fun speaking to the other group members, but the food was only okay. There were plenty of other options. The pick up point was easy to find.
