Hadrian's Villa and Villa d'Este Day Trip

Visit the two treasures of Tivoli on this enchanting day trip: Hadrian's Villa, built by Roman Emperor Hadrian as a retreat from Palatine Hill, and Villa d'Este, where you can stroll alongside beautiful fountains and gardens.

Hadrian's Villa and Villa d'Este Day Trip

After picking you up from your hotel, the tour will leave Rome and head to Tivoli, known during the Roman Empire for rest and relaxation, particularly for Emperor Hadrian.

Your first stop will be Hadrian's Villa, an essential 2nd-century complex built due to Hadrian's dissatisfaction with his palace on Palatine Hill. It features a series of palaces, fountains, and baths influenced by Greek and Egyptian architecture.

The next stop is Villa d'Este, a lavish Renaissance residence with ornate frescos decorating its walls and ceilings. Its gardens, containing over 500 fountains and sculptures, include highlights such as The Hundred Fountains and The Fountain of the Organ.

After exploring these two jewels of the Roman Empire, you'll return to Rome, concluding the tour at Piazza della Repubblica.

Pickup

The tour includes pickup from all hotels in central Rome with 24-hour reception. If you are staying in an apartment or bed and breakfast, you can book the option without hotel pickup and go directly to the meeting point at Viale de Giorgio Washington, in front of Villa Borghese.

Important information

If there is a temporary exhibition in either villa on your selected date, the guide will request an additional payment of 3 EUR.Children under 3 participate for free.

Private tour

If you wish to do the same tour with a guide exclusively for you, we recommend you book a private tour.