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Tivoli, Hadrians Villa and Villa d'Este, a charming day trip from Rome

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  • 6 hours
  • Free cancellation up to 24h before
  • 2 languages
  • Instant confirmation

Highlights

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.

Inclusions

What's included

  • Headsets to hear the guide clearly
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Tour Guide

What's not

  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Itinerary

  1. 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.

    1 h

  2. 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.

    1 hAdmission included

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Reviews

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Know before you go

Meeting point
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.'
Pickup
Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
Ticket type
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group size
Up to 30 travellers
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Tours About
  • 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.

How it compares in Rome

  • Its from-price is 82% below the median of the 984 day trips we list in Rome.
  • It is shorter than most of them.
  • By number of reviews it ranks 63 of 984.
  • The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Rome

Rome layers nearly three thousand years of history into one walkable city, from the Colosseum and Forum to Baroque piazzas and Vatican art.

Ancient Rome is still in plain sight. The Colosseum, the Roman Forum and the Palatine Hill sit together at the city's heart, the Pantheon still stands with its open oculus, and fragments of temples and aqueducts turn up between apartment blocks. Across the Tiber, Vatican City holds St Peter's Basilica, the Vatican Museums and Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel ceiling.

Top-ranked sights in Rome: Colosseum, Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel.

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