Take a break from Rome and head to Tivoli. Visit the ruins of Hadrian's Villa with its temples, theaters, and statues. Admire the romantic Villa d'Este and enjoy a delicious lunch.

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Duration 7 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide: French, English

Highlights

Enjoy a guided tour of Hadrian's Villa and Villa d'Este
Admire the fountains, waterfalls, and pools in the Villa d'Este gardens
Stop for a delicious lunch at a typical local restaurant

Full description

Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Hadrian's Villa and Villa d'Este on a day trip from Rome with lunch included. Meet your guide in Rome, board a comfortable air-conditioned bus, and proceed to Hadrian’s Villa for a guided walking tour.

Step back in time as you explore the archaeological ruins of Hadrian’s Villa and the complex of temples, statues, theaters, and thermal baths. Learn how it was built as a retreat from Rome for the Roman Emperor Hadrian during the 2nd century A.D.

Then, hop back on the bus to head to a spot near Villa d’Este for lunch. Visit a typical restaurant to enjoy a delicious local lunch. After the lunch break, learn about the intriguing history of the Renaissance at romantic Villa d’Este, a former Benedictine convent. Walk with your guide through the villa’s stunning gardens, marvel at its impressive waterfalls and pools, and see the famous Fountain of Neptune. At the end of the day, take the bus back to Rome to the original departure point.

Includes

Tour guide
Hadian's Villa entrance ticket
Villa d'Este entrance ticket
Headsets when needed
Transportation by air-conditioned bus
Lunch (set menu)

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Tips (optional)

Not suitable for

Wheelchair users

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned

Traveler requirements

All participants are required to bring and wear FFP2 masks. Blue surgical masks will not be accepted

Meeting point

Meet at the Rome Your Way tour office at Via Marsala 82.

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Important information

What to bring

Passport or ID card
Comfortable shoes

Not allowed

Pets

Know before you go

The tour is not wheelchair accessible
A minimum of 6 participants will be on this tour

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.6 /5

based on 100 reviews

Review summary

Guide
5/5
Transportation
4.9/5
Value for money
4.4/5
Safety
4.8/5

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Superb day with Mara. A very pleasant guide for a visit in French. Visit of Hadrian's Villa and Villa Este of very high quality, clear and fun explanations, time flies and Mara's explanations are of great help and allow us to immerse ourselves in the heart of vestiges breathtaking. Private or small group visit, which is a real plus for a visit like this one. Lunch (included in the visit) at noon takes place in a typical and good quality restaurant. Mara manages to share her passion and bring the legend to life. The tour is carefully orchestrated and very well managed. A great day! well done

September 8, 2021

This is a must do adventure. First, our guide Inger was exceptional. I had studied much prior and Inger provided so many additional insights. She kept the group informed on what we would be experiencing and maintained a good pace for everyone. Her structure of the tour also allowed you to explore on your own and arranged clear meeting points.

October 24, 2019

EXCELLENT GUIDE, Beautiful country area 40 minutes from Rome.

We had a small group tour of 5 people, which was FABULOUS! Our tour guide, Alfredo, was so knowledgeable and patient. This is a gorgeous area to tour and a welcomed break from the busyness of Rome. We would highly recommend booking with this company, as they keep their groups small. Some other companies will book 50 people on this same tour.

October 3, 2019

Tivoli: Hadrian's Villa and Villa d'Este with Lunch

Tivoli: Hadrian's Villa and Villa d'Este with Lunch

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EXCELLENT GUIDE, Beautiful country area 40 minutes from Rome.