Tivoli, Hadrians Villa and Villa d'Este, a charming day trip from Rome
Description
Discover the hidden gems and learn about the alluring history of Hadrian’s Villa and Villa d’Este on a 6-hour tour with an expert guide. Tour the archaeological remains of past temples, sculptures, and pools. See beautifully preserved artifacts and ruins at UNESCO-listed Hadrian’s Villa, which was once the vacation spot of Emperor Hadrian. Enjoy a quiet and leisurely break for lunch, before the second stop on this Tivoli tour. Visit the elegant Renaissance Villa d’Este, another UNESCO World Heritage Site. Explore the grounds and admire the extravagant gardens and fountains. See Bernini’s illustrious Fountain of Neptune.
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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.
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
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Please wear comfortable shoes as there is a bit of walking
- This tour is not wheelchair accessible. But if you or any member of your party has difficulty with mobility (uses crutches or a wheelchair, etc). please contact us in advance. Private tours are available to meet these needs, upon request.
- Indivuals with Disabilities MUST NOTE it on their booking.
Reviews(34)
There is a lot of ground to cover. The guide, Martia, was great but you need to pay attention, be on time, and move at a fairly fast pace. The lunch was substantial and good with pitchers of wine on the table.
Hadrians Villa needed more historical context. Huge place. Should have given more information. Expensive for what we got. Rushed.
Very nice overview of both the antique (Emperor Hadrian) and more contemporary (papal times) villas in the area. Knowledgeable guide and friendly atmosphere.
A wonderful tour and so worth having a knowledgeable guide like Giuseppe take us to both of these incredble locations.
Truly unique places away from the hustle and bustle of Roma. Must see! You won't be disappointed! And it's only 30 minutes outside the city. Guide, as usual, was fantastic!!!
Thank you! We’re delighted you enjoyed the Tivoli Full Day Trip from Rome: Hadrian’s Villa and Villa d’Este. It’s wonderful to hear you appreciated these unique places just outside Rome, and we’re glad your guide made the experience even more fantastic!
Tour & Guide was fantastic and informative and had a terrific and great time! I enjoyed it thoroughly and had a wonderful time and learned a lot! :o) Tour Guide explained everything clearly and thoroughly and was very knowledgeable and was always glad to answer questions! :o) I was so glad the fountains were working this December in Villad'Este, Hadrian's Villa & Museum was quite impressive too!
Thank you so much! We’re thrilled you enjoyed the Tivoli Full Day Trip from Rome: Hadrian’s Villa and Villa d’Este. It’s wonderful to hear that your guide made the tour informative and engaging, and that you loved the fountains at Villa d’Este and the impressive Hadrian’s Villa. We’re glad you had such a memorable experience!
A convenient way to see Hadrian’s Villa from Rome. It was good to have a knowledgeable and friendly guide but it would have been nice to have just a little bit more time at Hadrian’s (there is so much to see!). The visit to Tivoli was nice - we would have not seen Villa D’Este if not for the tour. The fresco rooms of the villa were just stunning but unfortunately we were rushed through them to get out to see/hear the organ fountain. It would have made more sense to have less time for lunch in Tivoli and to have started the walk through of Villa D’Este earlier. Small group of 15 was good.
Hadrian Villa is amazing. Villa d'Este is beautiful. Alessia, our guide is very nice, helpful and knowledgabke about the sites. Overall a wonderful tour.
Thank you! We’re thrilled you enjoyed the Tivoli Full Day Trip from Rome: Hadrian’s Villa and Villa d’Este. Alessia is delighted to hear your kind words, and we’re glad you found both villas amazing and beautiful. We’re happy your tour was such a wonderful experience!
Detailed tour of both sites. Pace was not rushed. Would recommend visiting these places with a guide to get the most out of the experience!
Thank you! We’re glad you enjoyed the Tivoli Full Day Trip from Rome: Hadrian’s Villa and Villa d’Este. It’s wonderful to hear that the pace was comfortable and that having a guide enhanced your experience. We appreciate your recommendation!
Two beautiful gardens and buildings! Our guide was extremely knowledgeable and gave is wonderful insight into how Romans lived throughout the centuries. FYI- a lot of walking, nice pace, and alot of stairs up and down.
Thank you! We’re thrilled you enjoyed the Tivoli tour. It’s wonderful to hear that your guide shared such insightful knowledge about Roman life.
