Tivoli Full Day Trip from Rome: Hadrian's Villa and Villa D'Este
Overview
Available languages
6 hours
Mobile ticket
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.
Additional Info
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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Headsets to ear the guide clearly
Professional guide
Air-conditioned vehicle
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
What To Expect
Villa Adriana
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
Villa Adriana
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
Options
Tivoli English tour with lunch
Lunch
Tivoli English Tour
Tivoli in Italiano con Pranzo
lunch
Tivoli in Italiano
Italian
Reviews
1,719 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Very knowledgeable guide...
Harmony S,
Nov 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00Very knowledgeable guide and interesting tour, but I could unfortunately only understand about 75% of what she said. The lunch was not good at all, and unfortunately the time we were given to explore Tivoli was useless given every shop closed for a number of hours midday, so we just sort of waited around.
Nice experience
Allen c,
Nov 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Well organized and our guide Marsha was very knowledgeable and helpful and just a nice person. She made sure that everything was perfect
Enjoyable tour with a very nice educational guide
PeterK499,
Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Thoroughly enjoyed our tour today. The meeting place was ideal for us and where we stayed. The tour was great, informative and Marcia (English equivalent of her name) was a great guide. Everything went without a hitch and we saw same fantastic things that we probably wouldn't have visited ourselves.
Do not miss this!
Sarah C,
Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Had a fantastic day with Marzia touring two spectacular sites near Rome. Had not heard much about these sites but Hadrian’s Villa is truly amazing and we have seen a lot of ancient sites throughout Sicily and Turkey. And Villa d’Este and it’s amazing gardens and.fountains rival anything we have seen. The tour is very well run and an easy day trip.
Disaster from the beginning
Jeanne Y,
Nov 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00We loved Villa d’Este and Hadrians Villa. However at the gardens and after lunch the guide left us and we had to find our own way back. We got lost and has to rely on residents to ask for help finding our way back. Also, the person bringing the audio devices was more than 30 minutes late so our tour went late and we missed our next event. This tour was a disaster from the beginning. Skip the tour and visit the sites on your own!
Fascinating history and beauty! Highly recommended.
Bettina H,
Nov 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a fascinating and stunning day trip. I loved both of the locations and I thought it was very affordable. Hadrian's Villa and Villa D'Este were amazing and full of fascinating history. It was actually not that far from Rome so was easy to get there and I will never forget it!
Great site, skip the guided part.
Cory C,
Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00Tivoli gardens are worth the trip. Don't have a guide, just go experience them yourself. Hadrian's villa was impressive. More history or stories about the site and its use and less instruction about the tour logistics would be appreciated. Our guide told us very little, but spent a lot of time repeating where to stand, where to meet, what would happen next & etc.
A great day beyond Rome.
Discover693890,
Oct 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a great day trip from Rome. The sites were amazing and exceeded what I thought I would experience. Our guide, Lucy, was very knowledgeable about history, politics and anecdotes that kept my interest. Opted for the no lunch deal as preferred walking around Tivoli and bought some nice gelato. The bus ride was a good way to see another aspect of Rome (though bus itself was a little dated). The day went so smoothly and quickly. Would highly recommended!
Very confusing
Rita F,
Oct 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00There were several tours rolled into one so some people were having lunch. Some people were continuing on, and some folks were only using it as transportation. … it was very confusing.
Very nice
Asimina P,
Oct 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Villa d'este is beautiful 😍 I recommend it but it is a little expensive the rep was very nice and very good English
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