Heritage Site: Villa d'Este and Hadrian's Villa in Tivoli Tour from Rome
Description
Visit Tivoli, an ancient resort area famed for its beauty and its good water, enriched by many Roman villas, the most famous one, of which the ruins remain, is Villa Adriana (Emperor Hadrian's Villa). Enjoy a nice and relaxed half-day tour to discover a couple of the best UNESCO heritage sites.
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Itinerary
The Villa d'Este is a 16th-century villa in Tivoli, near Rome, famous for its terraced hillside Italian Renaissance garden and especially for its profusion of fountains. It is now an Italian state museum, and is listed as a UNESCO world heritage site.
Hadrian's Villa (Villa Adriana in Italian) is a large Roman archaeological complex at Tivoli, Italy. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, it is the property of the Republic of Italy, and has been directed and run by the Polo Museale del Lazio since December 2014.
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
*Pick up hotel option : Be ready 45 minutes before departure in the hotel lobby (60 minutes for non-central hotels). For info regarding service feasibility/coverage verification, ask the reception or contact our booking office. If your hotel is not covered, please reach the meeting point on your own. *Meeting point : If your hotel is not serviced or you selected the meeting point option, please make your way to the meeting point 30 minutes prior to the tour start time: viale Giorgio Washington entrance to the Villa Borghese park metro a line - stop Flaminio
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Important Information
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Tour ends at viale Giorgio Washington entrance to the Villa Borghese park metro a line - stop Flaminio
- The guide's explanations are bilingual: English and Spanish. You will only hear your language through the headset
- Dress comfortably according to weather conditions
Reviews(234)
An early Saturday escape from Rome with a small group is never a bad idea. This tour takes you to visit more Roman and Renaissance history just far enough away from the Saturday hustle and bustle of Rome. Valentina helped make this tour great by sharing knowledge and history you can’t find at the sites. You’ll still make it back to Rome by 1:30pm if you want to schedule other tours as well.
Great day in Tivoli, the best guide Valentina!!
Art with water. Absolute mastery of using water to create masterpieces. Makes water shows in Las Vegas look amateur. Tour Guide was top notch (Gray Line I Love Rome by Carrani Tours).
Excellent time with our tour guide Valentina and our driver Renato! Pickup from the hotel was smooth, the company was responsive and easy to work with, and the guide was very knowledgeable. Highly recommend if you are looking to get out of the city and see beautiful villas and gardens!
Thank you so much for your fantastic review Kathryn! 🌟 We're delighted to hear that everything went smoothly from the hotel pickup to the end of your day. Valentina and Renato will be happy to know they helped make your experience enjoyable. 😊 Best regards, Gray Line I Love Rome
A magnificent visit, the guide Valentina and the driver Renato were absolutely amazing! We understood everything despite the fact that we do not speak English correctly, and she really takes the time for us. I highly recommend this duo! If I have the opportunity to return, I will contact them without hesitation! Thank you very much, Valentina, for the visits and the stories told, and thank you, Renato, for the transportation.
It truly makes us happy to know that you had such a memorable experience with Valentina and Renato. 🌟 We're especially pleased to hear that Valentina made sure everyone could follow along and enjoy the tour, taking the time to make it accessible despite the language barrier! 😊 Thank you for your recommendation—it means a lot to us! Best regards, Gray Line I Love Rome
We enjoyed our 5 hr trip to Tivoli. Valentina was very friendly and knowledgeable about the history of both villas. The conserved ruins of the ancient Villa Adriana were quite extraordinary. The gardens and fountains in the Renaissance Villa D'Este were beautiful and so cooling in the heat of the day. And Severio, our driver, entertained us at the beginning and end of our excursion by serenading us on his trumpet, which was a lot of fun. We highly recommend the tour.
Thank you for your review! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed your day exploring the incredible Villa Adriana and Villa d’Este. It’s great to know that you enjoyed Valentina’s knowledge and enthusiasm. We’re also happy that Severio’s surprise trumpet performance added a memorable and fun touch to your journey—it’s always a pleasure to create experiences that go beyond the tour itself! Thank you for your kind recommendation! Best regards, Gray Line I Love Rome
We had an awesome half-day tour of Tivoli! Our guide, Valentina, was incredibly knowledgeable and provided excellent context for the sites we visited, sharing fascinating historical details about the villas. While we really enjoyed both locations, we were particularly enamored by Villa d'Este. The fountains there are absolutely spectacular!
Thank you for your review! We’re so pleased to hear that you had such an enjoyable half-day trip to Tivoli. Valentina will be delighted to know that her passion for history and storytelling made your visit even more meaningful. Thank you again for choosing us! Best regards, Gray Line I Love Rome
Valentina, did a great job navigating a group that had English and Spanish speakers. She was knowledgeable and kept us entertained. Thank you for a wonderful tour.
These tours were excellent, very well explained and knowledgeable thanks to our professional guide Valentina.
Valentina was very kind to everyone, even though my mom doesn't walk very fast, she never left us behind, and when we had any questions, she gladly explained things to us.
