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Tivoli Gardens and Hadrian's Villa full day guided tour

5.0(46)Rome1 hour
VIATOR4.9(12)TRIPADVISOR5.0(34)

Description

This unforgettable tour offers travelers the opportunity to explore two of the most stunning World Heritage sites, celebrated for their exceptional beauty and significance. Located in Tivoli, a charming town nestled within the picturesque landscape of the Roman countryside, these sites are a must-see. During the tour, you will discover the intricate details of two remarkable residences that showcase the mastery of Roman architects and the artistic talents of Renaissance masters.

Tour Options

Tivoli Gardens and Hadrian's Villa full day guided tour
  • Pickup included

Itinerary

Admission not included150 min

Customers will be guided for a couple of hours around the striking remains of the famous Imperial Residence, which belonged to the Roman Emperor Hadrian. Still impressive are the brick remains, skeletons of what once were fancy marble, Customers will be guided for a couple of hours around the striking remains of the famous Imperial Residence, which belonged to the Roman Emperor Hadrian. The impressive brick structures are the remnants of what once were lavish marble palaces.

45 min

Lunch break at a pizza place.

Admission not included150 min

Visitors will be guided through the renowned Tivoli Gardens, the celebrated Renaissance estate of the city's governor, Cardinal Ippolito d'Este, noted for its fountains, terraced slopes, and hanging gardens.

30 min

After visiting the two sites, customers will be shown the wonderful waterfall by the main local river, Aniene!

Highlights

WiFi on board
Bottled water
Official Tour Guide of Rome and of Tivoli
Air-conditioned vehicle
Mercedes van or sedan, or Tesla

What's included

Included
WiFi on board
Bottled water
Official Tour Guide of Rome and of Tivoli
Air-conditioned vehicle
Mercedes van or sedan, or Tesla
Not included
Lunch
Tickets for Villa d'Este
Tickets for Hadrian's Villa
Gratuities

Pickup Locations & Times

Please, provide the correct pick-up address, thank you.

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • An extra hour can be added and payed directly to your guide, to enjoy a longer lunch break at a good restaurant
  • During rain, some or all of the fountains at Tivoli Gardens, Villa d'Este will be turned off.

Reviews(46)

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Seaside47337806065
June 16, 2026
A Truly Unforgetable Experience with Alessandro

Alessandro was amazing. He was on time at our pickup spot He was very knowledgeable and insightful. He had an excellent plan set out for us making our tour effortless and immensely enjoyable. The length of the visit was appropriate at both Tivoli Gardens and Hadrian's Villa. He was a great driver, keeping calm and steady through all the crazy drivers inside and outside Rome. He made this excursion one of the best that we have ever taken in all our travels. I cannot recommend Alessandro enough! Thanks Alessandro very a wonderful and memorable day!

Operator response

Thank you very, very much dear! Tivoli is really one of my favorite excursions, beautiful countryside! Grazie...my warmest regards!

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Lila_T
June 15, 2026
Tivoli - A Must See!

Alessandro picked us up right on time and was personable from the start. He listened to what we wanted to see and do and made sure our experience was what we wanted. Grazie mille.

Operator response

Hello Lila, you wrote correctly! Tivoli- A Must See! Thank you very much!!! My warmest regards!!!

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1gunman
September 30, 2025
What an amazing tour

What an amazing time! Our guide, Alessandro, was highly knowledgeable, friendly, professional and made this day an amazing one! We will 100% book future excursions with Rome-Limousines.

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matthewmO2835XM
August 2, 2025
Unmatched service

Alex (as we called him) is simply the BEST. We spent one full day touring Rome's highlights with him in 2016. This time we did two full days that included the Vatican, Sistine Chapel, Colosseum, Tivoli, Hadrian’s Villa, and Villa D’Este. Alex also drove us from Rome to the second part of our trip in Positano. All I can say is; the value far surpasses cost. We know many people that have used Alex in the past and the result is always the same. Phenomenal. Having Alex guide you is like stepping back in time, and his knowledge of history and details is unmatched. If you want to feel truly cared for, have a tailored experience, and be treated like family book him now… before we do again.

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A273MVerins
June 10, 2025
You must see Villa D’Este if you visit Rome.

We had a great day with Alessandro on our first day in Rome. We landed from the US @ 6:30 am and didn’t want to waste our first day. Alessandro is a lifelong resident of Rome & was a knowledgeable and fun tour guide. He provided all transportation in a clean van & also walked us through both sites, providing interesting commentary and general Roman history for context. He also picked a great little lunch spot in Tivoli and helped us navigate the menu to accommodate for allergies. Overall we had a wonderful first day in Rome and are very appreciative of Alessandro’s expertise and kindness. The gardens at Villa D’Este are remarkable and totally worth a visit, even though there are so many other things to see in Rome. We were blown away. Highest recommendation!

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Mark_O
May 6, 2025
Alessandro was a very...

Alessandro was a very personable and informative guide. We had a wonderful tour even though by tour’s end we had walked over 5 miles. Would highly recommend.

Operator response

Hello Mark, yes, nice with 5 miles walk among outstanding remains of Hadrian's Villa and spectacular water games of Villa D'Este. Grazie mille!!!

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cxv115b
April 15, 2025
Water fountains and waterfalls running on gravity.

Our tour guide, Serena Paolini, of Blue Cat Tours, was already waiting for us when we arrived. She is a wealth of information, pleasantly and methodically explaining the wall and ceiling paintings in every room. Then, for the main course, the water fountains of tivoli gardens italy. There were waterfalls, an organ fountain and picturesque views of the countryside below. The 100 fountains are just as impressive now as it was over 40 years, and it the evening when the lights enhanced its beauty. Serena is not sure they do that anymore.

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Linda_G
April 11, 2025
Alexandro, our driver and...

Alexandro, our driver and guide, made the entire experience so informative with details and anecdotes. He was also personable and had a fabulous lunch amid the ruins recommendation.

Operator response

Ciao Linda, thank you! You were so nice so beautiful, it was very easy and interesting for me to tell you information about Tivoli! Grazie again for booking! Best wishes

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Daiva_T
January 30, 2025
Worth the day trip

We had a wonderful, interesting day with Alessandro. He was a great driver and knowledgeable tour guide. He made sure we did not miss anything significant and shared interesting stories about the area. The trip is a great way to get a taste of rural Italian countryside - ancient trees, olive groves, country roads, small towns. Villa Adriana is fascinating and Alessandro brought it to life with pictures and descriptions. Villa di’Este is s beautiful example of a large country house, and of course, amazing gardens. Allessandro also steered to a great restaurant for lunch.

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Su W
January 1, 2025
Hadrian’s Villa and Villa d’Este tour for large family group

We thoroughly enjoyed our tour of both Hadrian’s Villa and Villa d’Este. Alessandro’s historical knowledge, friendliness and patience with aur large group made for a wonderful day in Tivoli!

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Operator response

Grazie mille Susan, keep my contact for next time, it will be a great pleasure to meet you again! Thank you

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