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Visit 2 World Heritage Sites near Rome: the Renaissance Villa d'Este and the ancient Hadrian's Villa Tivoli in one day with a Licensed Guide and private car transfers.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Visit the Villa d'Este and Hadrian's Villa with a 5-Star Expert Guide
- Get priority admission with skip-the-line tickets to 2 World Heritage Sites
- Admire the Renaissance Villa d'Este and its fabulous gardens
- Hear stories from the past as you explore the ruins of Hadrian's Villa
- Enjoy a full-day car tour with pickup and drop-off at your accommodation
Escape the crowds of Rome to discover Villa d'Este and Hadrian's Villa in Tivoli, a small town and commune famed for its beauty and good water. With your Private Guide, you can get a glimpse into the daily lives of Rome’s most powerful and wealthy men as you visit 2 historic villas that are listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Enjoy a private, full day adventure in Tivoli, just outside Rome!
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Itinerary
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We will pick you up directly from your accommodation in Rome in a clean, air-conditioned vehicle with your Private Guide abroad, so you can enjoy live commentary during a short drive to Tivoli.
2 hours • Admission ticket free -
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The first stop will be in Villa d'Este, a 16th-century villa famous for its terraced hillside Italian Renaissance gardens with an extraordinary system of fountains. We will book your skip-the-line tickets and entry slot in advance, so you will not have to wait in line at the ticket office. Villa d'Este contains a series of highly decorated rooms filled with beautiful art, such as frescoes depicting scenes from the Bible, mythology and Roman History. With your Expert Guide you will explore the different themes and learn about the fascinating life of Cardinal Ippolito d'Este, creator of the Villa d'Este and its extravagant gardens.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
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Another highlight of this tour will be a visit to Hadrian's Villa. With skip-the-line tickets you will have a priority admission to this World Heritage Site. Discover the ancient ruins and archaeological remains of a large villa complex built c. AD 120 by Roman Emperor Hadrian. The vast area of 80 ha consists of pools, baths, fountains and classical Greek, Roman and Egyptian architecture, making it a masterpiece that brings together the material culture of the Mediterranean world. Your Expert Guide will tell you all about Hadrian’s inspiration for this extraordinary villa and how it inspired the Renaissance and baroque period.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please check your email 24 hours before your tour to receive important information.
- Skip-the-line tickets to Villa d'Este grant you immediate entry at your booked time, without waiting in line at the ticket office.
- Skip-the-line tickets to Hadrian's Villa provide faster entry without queuing at the ticket office, but you may have to wait for ticket validation.
- We will arrange private transfers in a standard car (sedan) for groups of 1-4 people, and in a larger van or minibus for groups of 5 people and more. If you're traveling in a smaller group but want to travel in a more spacious car, we recommend booking a 5-people tour to take advantage of a larger vehicle.
- For the convenience of all guests, it is best to have 1 licensed guide per maximum of 25 guests, so that all guests can get the best experience, ask questions and hear the guide well. The price will be higher if you need more than 1 guide.
- Lunch can be arranged upon request.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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