Tivoli Day Tour from Rome : Hadrian’s Villa and Villa D’Este

Overview

Available languages

German

English

French

7 hours

Mobile ticket

Enjoy a day away from the hustle of the city and join this 7-hour day trip out of Rome to discover the famous Hadrian's Villa and Villa d'Este.

Step back in time and explore the archaeological ruins of Hadrian's Villa, former home to 2nd-century Emperor Hadrian, with it's temples, statues, theaters and much more. After the lunch break, learn intriguing Renaissance history visiting the stunning gardens of Villa d'Este and see the famous Fountain of Neptune. Round-trip transport by air-conditioned coach or minivan included.

Please note that this tour runs with a minimum of six partecipants.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Please note that this tour runs with a minimum of 6 partecipants.

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

What‘s Included

Head sets when needed

Professional guide

Air-conditioned bus or minivan for smaller groups

Entrance fees

Instant confirmation

Lunch (set menu)

Gratuities

Hotel pickup and drop-off

What To Expect

Villa Adriana

You’ll meet your guide at a centrally located meeting point in Rome and proceed to Hadrian’s Villa in an air-conditioned coach or minivan for a guided walking tour. The villa belonged to the 2nd-century emperor, Hadrian, and was used as a summer residence. You’ll explore the archaeological ruins of Hadrian’s Villa: its temples, statues, theatres, thermal baths and much more.

2 hours 30 minutes•Admission Included

Villa d'Este

Next, you’ll proceed to the nearby Villa d'Este where you’ll enjoy a delicious lunch (set menu) in a typical local restaurant. Afterwards, you’ll take a walk through the romantic Villa d’Este. This former Benedictine convent is one of the most fascinating villas of the late Renaissance period. You’ll see its famous Fountain of Neptune, admire its stunning gardens and marvel at its impressive waterfalls, pools and numerous fountains. At the end of the day you’ll return to the original departure point in Rome.

2 hours 30 minutes•Admission Included

Options

Tivoli in English at 10:00.

Tivoli in English at 10:00

Explore the archaeological ruins of Hadrian's Villa and visit the magnificent gardens and fountains at Villa d'Este.

Tivoli in German at 10:00

Explore the archaeological ruins of Hadrian's Villa and visit the magnificent gardens and fountains at Villa d'Este.

Reviews

4.59

209 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

164

I want my money back
Maria S,
May 30, 2025
- Viator
1.00
We were there waiting and nobody apears, no answer phone, agency close, I lost a day of my vacations and I can´t contact with nobody and I went by train and pay for it
Disappointing , never again
Elizabeth G,
Mar 25, 2025
- Viator
1.00
This tour was cancelled withers short notice. Very disappointing to have traveled such a long way to be let down at the very last minute
Lovely day out of the city
Susan G,
Dec 30, 2024
- Viator
5.00
Lovely day outside of Rome. The real highlight was the Villa d’Este; photos do not adequately represent the beauty and expansiveness of the gardens. Highly recommend. Lunch was generous and delicious as well.
Wonderful location, not a great tour
Jeffery L,
May 28, 2024
- Viator
3.00
The villa is absolutely worthy to visit. However, the tour guy did not add much value to the trip and the whole tour was not very well organized.
Good tour of spectacular sites.
ELIZABETH P,
Jan 2, 2024
- Viator
4.00
Guide was relatively knowledgeable, though very causal. Bus trip was about 45 min and was fine. Hadrian's Villa was the first stop. We bypassed the ticket kiosk and the orientation maps, which would have been helpful. I picked one up at the end. The Villa is expansive and we walked all around. All of the important sites - the Maritime Theater and the Canopus were spectacular. The ancient ruins reminded me of our tours at Mesa Verde in southern Colorado. Second stop was lunch in Tivoli. The restaurant was a local place. Food was fine and there was plenty of it. We filled up on the first course before the pasta came. Good thing we had walked a lot! The third stop was the Villa D'Este. The villa itself is a wonderful example of the architecture of the time. The real star is the gardens. We spent plenty of time there and could have happily stayed longer. Ride back to Rome was uneventful. Arrived a little later than anticipated, but worth the time.