Villa Adriana tours, things to do and tickets

Discover two UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Hadrian’s Villa and Villa d’Este, on a guided full-day trip to Tivoli from Rome. You’ll learn interesting Renaissance history, discover awe-inspiring archaeological ruins and admire elaborate gardens and dazzling fountains on a trip that’s sure to be as memorable as it is captivating.

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.

Visit Tivoli on a half-day trip from Rome and explore its two UNESCO-listed villas – Hadrian’s Villa and Villa d’Este – with an expert guide. Have your camera ready to capture incredible ruins, gardens and fountains while learning about the extravagant tastes of the emperors and cardinals who once lived there.

Spend the morning at Hadrian’s Villa, discovering the emperor’s amazing country residence and its interesting architectural features. You will see an artificial pool and grotto, the Canopus and Serapeum, and many other Greek and Egyptian influences which make this place so unique.
You will then see the town of Tivoli, where you will have a break while you enjoy lunch.
In the afternoon you will discover the Villa d’Este, perched on the cliff-side with sweeping views across the valley. You will also walk through the estate’s beautiful formal gardens, all with an official guide to accompany you and show you everything you need to see.

Enjoy a day away from the hustle of the city and join this 7-hour day trip out of Rome to discover the famous Hadrian's Villa and Villa d'Este.

Step back in time and explore the archaeological ruins of Hadrian's Villa, former home to 2nd-century Emperor Hadrian, with it's temples, statues, theaters and much more. After the lunch break, learn intriguing Renaissance history visiting the stunning gardens of Villa d'Este and see the famous Fountain of Neptune. Round-trip transport by air-conditioned coach or minivan included.

Please note that this tour runs with a minimum of six partecipants.

Escape the hustle and bustle of Rome and spend the day at the lovely town of Tivoli in the Sabine hills. Visit the historical Villa D'Este and the archaeological complex of Hadrian's Villa. Have lunch in typical Italian restaurant at Tivoli.

Visit Tivoli, an ancient resort area famed for its beauty and its good water, enriched by many Roman villas, the most famous one, of which the ruins remain, is Villa Adriana (Emperor Hadrian's Villa). Enjoy a nice and relaxed half-day tour to discover a couple of the best UNESCO heritage sites.

See the opulence of those in power during the height of the Roman Empire and later in the post-Renaissance on a Hadrian’s Villa and Villa d’Este van trip from Rome. Enjoy a traditional Italian lunch.

Explore the Roman and Renaissance summer retreat of Tivoli on this day trip from Rome. Step back in time to the Roman Empire at the gardens of the Villa d'Este and the Villa Adriana ruins.

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.

This is a memorable tour that allows you to visit two sites of enormous beauty and importance and which are part of the city of Tivoli, small and immersed in the beautiful landscape of the Roman countryside.

Visit the UNESCO World Heritage sites of Hadrian's Villa and Villa d'Este on this 5-hour tour from Rome.
Explore Italy's hidden gems with a live tour guide on this tour. Visit the ancient Emperor Hadrian's villa and walk around the beautiful Villa D'Este.
Start your trip with a pickup at your hotel. First, visit Emperor Hadrian's villa which was built in the 2nd-century. You will have in front of your eyes Greek, Roman, and Egyptian elements fused together in a breath-taking view.
After this, visit the Villa D’Este for an insight into another stunning villa. See the most complete monument of the Italian Renaissance and explore the beautiful Italian gardens.
Return back to your hotel with memories that will last a lifetime!

Departure from your hotel/Apartment to Tivoli in a comfortable air-conditioned minivan. Tivoli has a cooler climate than Rome and was the location favored by wealthy Romans.
Upon arrival your guide will illustrate Villa Adriana, the most beautiful Imperial villa, designed and built by Emperor Hadrian at the beginning of the 2nd century AD in a unique setting of gardens and swimming pools. Then you will proceed with Villa D'Este, charming villa with rich Renaissance fountains, water features, waterfalls and incomparable Italian garden. The two villas are on UNESCO's World Heritage List. Your guide will take you on a journey back to Rome and will tell you stories about the construction of these impressive buildings and scandals that accompanied the famous Roman families of that time. A unique opportunity to know one of the most appreciated, peaceful and historical area at the Roman time, very close to the chaotic capital of the Roman empire.

Discover the hidden gems and learn about the alluring history of Hadrian’s Villa and Villa d’Este on a 7-hour tour with an expert guide. Tour the archaeological remains of past temples, sculptures, and pools.
See beautifully preserved artifacts and ruins at UNESCO-listed Hadrian’s Villa, which was once the vacation spot of Emperor Hadrian.
Enjoy a quiet and leisurely break for lunch, before the second stop on this Tivoli tour. Visit the elegant Renaissance Villa d’Este, another UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Explore the grounds and admire the extravagant gardens and fountains. See Bernini’s illustrious Fountain of Neptune.

It is a customised tailored itinerary to discover the beautiful places around Rome. By the seaside, or on the Hills surrounding Rome. Landscapes, tradition, food, and best local wines.
It can be the Castelli Romani: Frascati, Rocca di Papa, Marino, Ariccia
or: Tivoli Villa d'Este and Villa Adriana
All notorious places for their history, wine and food. Just have to decide which sight you want to visit and we Go!
Please note this tour is for you to be a passenger on the scooter.
If you request your own vespa (scooter) you need to be well experienced scooter or moto driver and if you are not an European Citizen you need to provide an International drivers Licence and pay for a one day Vespa rental.

Rome Photo Fun Tours’ motto is QUALITY over quantity. That's why our tours are for two people, or four if booked as a group.
You will benefit from the undivided attention of a professional ready to lead you and answer all your questions during a photo workshop going from the outstanding Hadrian Villa to the elegance of a Villa d'Este, surrounded by lush vegetation adorned with fountains and water games.
Such a well-planned one-day journey is the perfect opportunity for a calm full-immersion photo workshop that, spanning from the golden hour to the blue hour, will fulfill your desire to portray art, nature, Roman architecture, and landscape photography.
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If this tour is not available on the date you want to book it, it is because I will be on one of my 7-day photography workshops in Tuscany, Umbria, Apulia, or Rome and surrounding areas, offered with Italy Photo Fun Tours.

The tour starts from your hotel, a comfortable minivan will take you to this wonderful historic city located east of Rome, immersed in the splendid Tiburtini hills. Tivoli enjoys a cooler climate than Rome thanks to its position as well as the richness of its waters, thus becoming a privileged location since ancient times as a summer residence for wealthy Romans. Upon arrival you will visit Hadrian's Villa, the most beautiful imperial villa, designed and built by Emperor Hadrian at the beginning of the 2nd century AD. in a unique setting of gardens and swimming pools. Then you will continue with Villa 'Este, a charming villa with rich Renaissance fountains, water features, waterfalls and an incomparable Italian garden. The two villas are on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Your guide will tell you stories about the construction of these impressive buildings and the scandals that accompanied the famous Roman families of the time.

Have a quiet and relaxing stroll through the beautiful parks of Tivoli. This city is located outside Rome in a green area on a hilltop, where you can enjoy nature after some busy days in the Roman city centre. Explore the ruins of emperor Hadrian's Villa with your private guide, marvel at the beautiful fountains, sculptures and frescoes in Villa D'Este and return to Rome with a relaxed mind.

A small journey through history about 30 km from Rome that will take you to the discovery of wonderful villas in the enchanting city of Tivoli. Before arriving in the city there is Villa Adriana the largest, the archaeological villa of the emperor Hadrian, testimony of the extraordinary level of Roman architecture. In the city you will be enchanted after visiting Villa d'Este, famous for its artistic wonders and, in particular, for the numerous water features that transport visitors to a world of bygone eras. The splendid scenery that this suggestive territory offers has been a favorite destination for poets, painters and rich aristocrats who have reached it since the 19th century as a stop on the famous "Grand tour", a fascinating journey through archeology, history, places of worship and naturalistic landscapes in Tivoli that you do not expect; cultivated by the love of its citizens and appreciated over the centuries by tourists and lovers of natural beauty. Both villas are Unesco heritage

Villa Adriana in Tivoli (less than 30 km from Rome), was built by Emperor Hadrian in the second century AD. Its striking atmosphere evokes the glory of Rome, the capital of the Roman Empire, but also the more distant and exotic provinces, such as Greece and Egypt.

Have a nice stroll through the large square called “Pecile”, where a majestic colonnade encircles a rectangular pool, to reach the breathtaking Canopus, which recalls the Nile canal where Antinoo, the emperor’s favorite, died in a mysterious way. Here you will admire the enchanting reflections of the statues on the water and relive the splendid atmosphere of the ancient Roman banquets, surrounded by statues of caryatids, ancient heroes and even crocodiles!

You will then discover the majestic buildings of the imperial palace: luxurious baths called “thermae”, sacred temples, a theater in the center of a beautiful pond (thus called “Maritime Theater”), and the soldiers’ quarters.

Thanks to an expert archaeological guide and accurate reconstructions, you will discover the secrets and mysteries of Hadrian’s Villa, that is very similar to an actual city, with its squares, water ponds and majestic buildings!