Tivoli Day Trip from Rome: Hadrian's Villa and Villa d'Este
Description
Escape Rome for the day with this one-of-a-kind tour of Tivoli. This delightful, mountaintop top town just outside of Rome is only a short and comfortable bus ride away. There you will discover the relatively unknown yet beautiful Hadrian’s Villa and Villa d’Este, as our local guide shares the rich history for both of these UNESCO world heritage sites.
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We will leave the alluring ruins of the 2nd century A.D. far behind as we travel on to the 14th century to our second destination, Villa d’Este - one of the most beautiful Renaissance villas in Italy. This splendid palace, with its extraordinary gardens filled with hundreds of fountains, will leave you feeling captivated. Bernini’s monumental Neptune’s Fountain is considered the most impressive, its water jets reaching a height of 10 meters. Not to say that the Central Fountain and the Oval Fountain won’t leave you equally in awe.
This enchanting day trip from Rome begins with a 40-minute bus ride to Hadrian’s Villa. The vastness of Hadrian’s estate is a sight that will surely impress. The Emperor chose to build his residence outside the city in a place rich in water, in order to build the famous Canopus, one of the most preserved sites left in the complex. The statues surrounding this pool of water create stunning reflections on its surface, beautifully surrounded by luscious green gardens.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please wear comfortable shoes as there is a bit of walking
- Individuals with Disabilities MUST NOTE it on their booking.
Reviews(77)
Pleasant bus ride, knowledgeable, guide, beautiful sites, exquisite fountains Lunch was nice. Got to interact with the other visitors.
I looked into independently visiting Hadrians Villa and Villa D'este in Tivoli but it looked to difficult so we booked a day trip with enjoy rome. It was a good decision our guide Marta was excellent in every respect. The whole trip was very well organised from start to finish. The sites themselves are amazing. Really happy we got to see both of them
The sites were wonderful and the guide Giuseppe was very informative. Only issue was the transportation was poor. Regular tour bus going but the return transportation was a small mini bus that was extremely uncomfortable
Great guide- wonderful place!
Lots of walking, beautiful gardens. Lots of restaurants in Tivoli. Excellent guide. Smaller bus but acceptable.
Two villas in a day. 40 mins to reach and return. Hadrian's villa has some large buildings. Villa d'Este has beautiful gardens and magnificent fountains, especially the Organ fountain.
Alicia was our guide and you can tell she has been doing it for 30 years. She knew so much about both locations. Hadrians Villa while old and defiantly taken apart was still beautiful, but Villa De Este was Stunning and Im glad I got to see it
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled that Alicia’s experience and knowledge made your Tivoli Day Trip from Rome: Hadrian's Villa and Villa d’Este so memorable. It’s wonderful that you enjoyed both Hadrian’s Villa and Villa d’Este—their history and beauty are truly unforgettable. We’re glad you got to experience them and hope to welcome you on another tour soon!
I met so many people with shared interests on this unique tour. That, along with our guide, made this so meaningful for me! She carefully threaded the stories of these special places, even for the children who were joining us.
Thank you so much! We’re thrilled you enjoyed the Tivoli Day Trip from Rome: Hadrian's Villa and Villa d’Este. It’s wonderful that our guide made the stories engaging for everyone, even the children, and that the experience was meaningful for you!
It is a full day experience and so worth it! Our guide, Marta, was expertly led us and described in detail what we were about to see, and then what we were actually viewing. I especially loved the gardens and all the fountains!
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We’re thrilled that Marta made your Tivoli Day Trip from Rome: Hadrian's Villa and Villa d'Este so informative and enjoyable. It’s fantastic to hear that you especially loved the gardens and fountains. We hope to welcome you on another tour soon!
Definitely one of the best experiences outside of Rome Well organized even though the information were repeated over and over The Hadrian’s villa is Spectacular
