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Marvel at the opulence of Hadrian's Villa and the gardens of Villa D'Este in Tivoli on a day trip from Rome. Stroll in the gardens of the Borgias and tour the imperial palaces of Emperor Hadrian.

◆ Europe ◆ Italy ◆ Southern Europe ◆ Villa d'Este ◆ Hadrian's Villa ◆ Tivoli, Lazio ◆ Lazio ◆ Central Italy ◆ Rome ◆

Description

From Rome: Villa D'Este and Hadrian's Villa Tivoli Day Tour

Depart Rome and transfer to Tivoli to tour 2 of Italy’s most impressive villas on this full-day tour of the Villa D'Este and Hadrian's Villa, with time to explore both magnificent country estates. Drive to Hadrian's Villa, built in the 2nd century by Emperor Hadrian, and once greater than the center of Imperial Rome. The largest and most luxurious residence ever built in Italy, it features an impressive array of imperial palaces, temples, theaters, thermal baths, and pools. After lunch, explore the grounds of the Villa D'Este and learn about the history and development of the villa, an enchanting site of the late Italian Renaissance. Once the home of Lucrezia Borgia's son, it is renowned for its spectacular gardens and trees, as well as its waterfalls and fountains. Highlights include the caryatids and columns of the Canopus and Serapeum, the pool and artificial grotto, named after an Egyptian city and temple dedicated to the god Serapis, and the Maritime Theatre, where a small Roman house was thought to have provided a retreat from the demands of court life.

What's included

Bus transfer to and from the Villas
Admission fees
Guide
Headsets
Lunch (if option selected)

Exclusions

Pickup and drop-off
Tips

Highlights

Visit 2 of the finest Renaissance villas on the outskirts of Rome
Stroll the Italianate gardens of Villa d'Este
Explore Hadrian's Villa, once considered more important than imperial Rome itself
Admire the caryatids and columns of the Canopus and Serapeum

Additional Information

Arrive at the meeting point at least 20 minutes before departure

Reviews

2358 Reviews

Aug/25/2026 17:24:55

GetYourGuide traveler - United States () Aug/25/2026 17:24:55

Aug/23/2026 19:07:12

GetYourGuide traveler - France () Aug/23/2026 19:07:12

Aug/21/2026 15:05:39

Elisabeth - Australia () Aug/21/2026 15:05:39

such interesting villas, our guide was very caring and ensured we were clear on all the instructions.

Aug/20/2026 14:54:43

Carla - New Zealand () Aug/20/2026 14:54:43

Aug/19/2026 14:35:15

Nathalie - France () Aug/19/2026 14:35:15

Visite passionnante . à découvrir absolument. Avec un guide obligatoirement sans quoi on ne peut pas comprendre et s émerveiller devant la beauté des lieux. Notre guide était très claire dans ses explications et la répétition de certaines infos clés nous permettent de bien les mémoriser !

Aug/16/2026 07:50:27

Eline - Netherlands () Aug/16/2026 07:50:27

Tour was great and the guide knew so much! I would just say the lunch wasn’t worth it.

Aug/14/2026 15:52:00

Angela - United States () Aug/14/2026 15:52:00

Giuseppe gave an outstanding tour!!! Probably the best we’ve ever had! He very personable, organized, extremely knowledgeable about Roman history and Hadrians Villa and Villa D’Este. He gave a breaks throughout for pictures and was very clear about timetable and meeting points—and local knowledge for food and shopping as he is from Tivoli. The bus ride from Tivoli was air conditioned and comfortable on one of the hottest weeks in the area. Giuseppe made the tour fun and fact filled—highly recommend him!

Aug/14/2026 11:30:20