Tivoli Villas Full Day Trip From Rome with Lunch
Overview
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6 hours
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Spend the morning at Hadrian’s Villa, discovering the emperor’s amazing country residence and its interesting architectural features. You will see an artificial pool and grotto, the Canopus and Serapeum, and many other Greek and Egyptian influences which make this place so unique.
You will then see the town of Tivoli, where you will have a break while you enjoy lunch.
In the afternoon you will discover the Villa d’Este, perched on the cliff-side with sweeping views across the valley. You will also walk through the estate’s beautiful formal gardens, all with an official guide to accompany you and show you everything you need to see.
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Villa Adriana
Your expert guide will regale you with the history of the extensive ruins which once served as the Emperor Hadrian’s country residence and then principal seat of power during his last years of reign. In the archaeological complex you will find temples, baths and barracks and the impressive Canopus and Serapeum.
Villa d'Este
Before seeing the Villa d’Este, you will savor a traditional lunch at one of Tivoli’s charming restaurants. Afterwards, once inside the stunning villa, you will be surrounded by amazing frescoes and architecture overlooking the many superb fountains of the manicured formal gardens which you will then explore with your guide.
What‘s Included
Headsets to better listen your guide
Air-conditioned vehicle
Tickets to Hadrian's Villa and Villa d'este
You will then see the town of Tivoli, where you will have a break while you enjoy lunch.
Official Live Guide
Pick Up from hotel
Options
Tivoli Tour with lunch
Lunch
Tivoli Tour - no lunch
Reviews
454 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Mind blowing!
Miranda I,Apr 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Amazing to to see UNESCO sites with a local guide. Hear the story of early Roman palaces and discover the link between the old and the new. Well worth the time.
Fantastic experience....
Lise B,Apr 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Fantastic experience. It's incredible what you could do so many years ago. Remember a guided tour. Super.
Amazing tour
Richard B,Apr 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Beautiful villas - both Villa Adriana (Hadrian's) and Villa d'Este, huge. Adriana is much older from the 1st century, while Villa d'Este is from the 1500s. Both require alot of walking and Villa d'Este gardens have many levels of staircases, fountains, and greenery. Also lovely Town of Tivoli.
Tivoli Gardens
Elizabeth g,Mar 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Lots of tricky walking, especially if wet. The gardens are beautiful, and waterfalls spectacular. Wait for organ to play at fou yain door.
Lots of walking, bus was...
Wyatt A,Mar 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
2.00Lots of walking, bus was barely held together. Had to ask driver to turn on AC after 20 mins sitting in the heat. Lunch came with food but they didn’t tell us dessert wasn’t included until they asked us to pay.
The tour was amazing....
Megan W,Mar 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The tour was amazing. Tivoli was beautiful. We were lucky enough to have a bright clear day. Our tour guide was so knowledgable, and I had the best time.
Great easy day trip from...
Sam C,Mar 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great easy day trip from Rome. Joe did a great job explaining history and culture. Villa d’Este was amazing!
Great tour guide and very...
Susan V,Mar 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Great tour guide and very interesting places. Well worth visiting. A great day out and very enjoyable.
Great Day Trip from Rome!
Alexandro G,Feb 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Loved this tour. Hadrian’s Villa and Trivoli Gardens is a must day trip. Alessia was the perfect guide and provided so much context and passion!!!!
A great day trip
Christine M,Dec 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Amazing sights — definitely recommend Hadrian’s villa and Villa D’este if you have time. Perfect amount of time at each, with a nice lunch break in between.
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