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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.
About this activity
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- Duration 7 hours
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- Skip the ticket line
- Live tour guide
- English, Italian
- Private or small groups available
Experience
Itinerary
2 starting location options:
Via Cavour, 224, Via Cavour, 224
Bus / coach
(1 hour)
Hadrian's Villa
Guided tour (1.5 hours)
Lunch (1 hour)
Villa d'Este
Guided tour (2 hours)
Bus / coach
(1 hour)
2 drop-off locations:
Via Cavour, 224, Via Cavour, 224
Main stop
Other stop
For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.
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
Full description
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.
Includes
- Bus transfer to and from the Villas
- Admission fees
- Guide
- Headsets
- Lunch (if option selected)
- Pickup and drop-off
- Tips
Not suitable for
- Wheelchair users
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Meeting point
The meeting point is at the bus stop at Via Cavour 224. The nearest metro station: “Cavour” (Line B).
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Not allowed
- Pets
- Luggage or large bags