Villa D'Este & Hadrian's Villa: Private Tivoli Day Trip from RomePrivate Tour

Explore Villa d’Este, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and Italian Renaissance symbol, and Hadrian’s Villa, home to the Ruins of Emperor Hadrian's lavish retreat on this Tivoli private day trip from Rome.
This experience is on request only. Please contact us for pricing.

Things to know

Duration:

7 hrs

Suitable for:

Culture Vulture, Family, History Buffs

Private Tour:

You and our own professional guide. 100% exclusive

Transport Mode:

Driving tour: including a private vehicle throughout the tour

Tickets:

  • - English Speaking Guide
  • - Entrance tickets to Villa Adriana and Villa D'Este

Other inclusions:

- Roundtrip private transport including hotel pick up & drop off from Central Rome
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off from Central Rome
- Gratuities optional
  • - Food and drinks are not included
Meeting points: Your guide will meet you at Via Ludovico di Savoia, 4, 00185 Roma, which is a small side-street very close to Basilica St. John in Lateran.

What makes this tour special

Explore two stunning UNESCO World Heritage sites in Tivoli: Hadrian’s Villa, home to the magnificent ruins of the villa of Emperor Hadrian; and Villa d’Este, a symbol of the Italian Renaissance, famous for its terraced hillside and beautiful fountains, just forty minutes away from Rome. 

On your private full-day trip you will:

    Enjoy some free time for lunch (not included, but your guide will be happy to recommend many of Tivoli's delicious restaurants)       and a stroll around Tivoli. 

The Villa d’Este is one of the most beautiful palaces and gardens in Italy. It was unique for its time – a trailblazer in beauty and design, with contributions from artists as famous as Bernini. Today it is a treasured UNESCO World Heritage site, filled with hundreds of dazzling fountains – a truly breathtaking experience. 

It was built in the 1500s by Cardinal Ippolito d’Este (1509-1572), a controversial figure, famous for his nepotism and failure to win the papacy three times! Uncover the intriguing and controversial history of his infamous family with your guide (he was the son of Lucrezia Borgia, grandson of Pope Alexander VI). 

Wander around the steeply terraced gardens, along the Avenue of the hundred fountains, encountering grand water basins and opulent fountains, inspired by the canopy at Hadrian’s villa, and many Greco-Roman myths and gods and goddesses. 

Admire the quieter alleys with gently flowing streams from the mouths of Sphinxes, to the dramatic thundering of the magnificent centrepiece, with its jets of water reaching many metres high into the air. 

After a refreshing walk through the gardens and magical fountains of the villa, you will be driven back to your hotel, where you can relax and think about the wonderful treasures that you have just seen on this special Rome private tour.

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FAQ

QWill there be other people on the tour or is it just us?
AAll of our tours are 100% private and exclusive, which means that it will just be you, your group and your guide on the tour.
Your tour will be completely tailored to your needs and we will make sure to find a guide that best suits your group.
QAre entrance tickets and transport included in the cost of the tour?
AIn the ‘Things to Know’ section at the top of this page you will find details of whatever entrance tickets and transport are included in the tour. If you have any questions about this, then you can either use the chat button in the bottom right hand corner, send an email to or call 1-212-710-1322 (US) or +44 20 3009 2392 (UK).
QWhat is your cancellation policy?
AOn tours cancelled more than 48 hours before the scheduled departure time, we are happy to offer our customers a full refund - minus a 5% credit card fee and the cost of any tickets that have been purchased.
For tours cancelled less than 48 hours before the scheduled departure time, we are unfortunately unable to offer refunds. If you would like to reschedule a tour, this is usually possible if we are given enough notice, but we cannot guarantee the same guide.
Changes made to bookings may be subject to rebooking fees to cover the cost of tickets purchased, transport, guide rescheduling and administration.
To cancel or change your booking, please contact us at or call 1-212-710-1322 (US) or +44 20 3009 2392 (UK).
QWho do I contact if I have any questions about this tour or if I want to make changes to my tour?
AAt Travel Curious, we provide a free concierge service to help you plan your time abroad and they will be able to answer any questions you may have about this tour or any other tours. We are normally able to customise or personalise tours to suit your needs.
Please do get in touch by either using the chat button in the bottom right hand corner, sending an email to or calling 1-212-710-1322 (US) or +44 20 3009 2392 (UK).
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