Tivoli: Hadrian's Villa and Villa d'Este, Semi-Private Tour

4.6
(14 reviews)

5 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 3 more

The tour starts from your hotel, a comfortable minivan will take you to this wonderful historic city located east of Rome, immersed in the splendid Tiburtini hills. Tivoli enjoys a cooler climate than Rome thanks to its position as well as the richness of its waters, thus becoming a privileged location since ancient times as a summer residence for wealthy Romans. Upon arrival you will visit Hadrian's Villa, the most beautiful imperial villa, designed and built by Emperor Hadrian at the beginning of the 2nd century AD. in a unique setting of gardens and swimming pools. Then you will continue with Villa 'Este, a charming villa with rich Renaissance fountains, water features, waterfalls and an incomparable Italian garden. The two villas are on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Your guide will tell you stories about the construction of these impressive buildings and the scandals that accompanied the famous Roman families of the time.

What's Included

Entrance tickets to the Villa Adria and Villa d'Este
Pick-up and drop off from the hotel (inside Aurelian Walls)
4 hours tour with a professional guide
Free transfer in air conditioning Minivan
Emergency number also operational via whatsapp
Tips

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Free Pick-up and drop-off to the Hotels, Appartments, Bed&breakfast, accomodations.. The address must to be provided on the reservation. Please contact customer services one day before the tour to confirm the pickup time.

Itinerary

Duration: 5 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    Departure from your hotel/Apartment to Tivoli in a comfortable air-conditioned minivan

    45 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2

    Villa Adriana, the most beautiful Imperial villa, designed and built by Emperor Hadrian at the beginning of the 2nd century AD in a unique setting of gardens and swimming pools

    1 hour 30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 3

    Villa d'Este is one of the most notable and refined examples of Renaissance culture. By virtue of its innovative project and the creativity of the architectural components of the park (fountains, ornamental basins, etc.), it represents a unique example of a sixteenth-century Italian garden. Villa d'Este, one of the first gardens of wonders, served as model and had a decisive influence on the development of gardens in Europe. The complex, consisting of the palace and the garden, was built by Pirro Logorio on behalf of the Ferrarese cardinal Ippolito II d'Este who, having become governor of the Lazio city in 1550, wanted a residence suited to his new status. the structure forms an irregular quadrilateral and covers an area of approximately 4.5 hectares. The plan of the villa is irregular as the architect was forced to use some parts of the pre-existing monastic building.

    1 hour Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Provide the Correct address of your accommodation , hotel, B&B
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Day Trips
Half-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Archaeology Tours
Culture
Small Group
Low Supplier Cancellation Rate
Low Last Minute Supplier Cancellation Rate
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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