Rome to Villa d’Este and Hadrian’s Villa Private Tour by Car – Rome, Italy

EXPERIENCE:

Escape the crowds of Rome to discover Villa d’Este and Hadrian’s Villa in Tivoli, a small town and commune famed for its beauty and good water. With your Private Guide, you can get a glimpse into the daily lives of Rome’s most powerful and wealthy men as you visit 2 historic villas that are listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Enjoy a private, full day adventure in Tivoli, just outside Rome!

Book this 7-hour tour to visit Villa d’Este and Hadrian’s Villa. We will pick you up directly from your accommodation in Rome in a clean, air-conditioned vehicle with your Private Guide abroad, so you can enjoy live commentary during a short drive to Tivoli. The first stop will be in Villa d’Este, a 16th-century villa famous for its terraced hillside Italian Renaissance gardens with an extraordinary system of fountains. We will book your skip-the-line tickets and entry slot in advance, so you will not have to wait in line at the ticket office. Villa d’Este contains a series of highly decorated rooms filled with beautiful art, such as frescoes depicting scenes from the Bible, mythology and Roman History. With your Expert Guide you will explore the different themes and learn about the fascinating life of Cardinal Ippolito d’Este, creator of the Villa d’Este and its extravagant gardens.

Another highlight of this tour will be a visit to Hadrian’s Villa. With skip-the-line tickets you will have a priority admission to this World Heritage Site. Discover the ancient ruins and archaeological remains of a large villa complex built c. AD 120 by Roman Emperor Hadrian. The vast area of 80 ha consists of pools, baths, fountains and classical Greek, Roman and Egyptian architecture, making it a masterpiece that brings together the material culture of the Mediterranean world. Your Expert Guide will tell you all about Hadrian’s inspiration for this extraordinary villa and how it inspired the Renaissance and baroque period. After sightseeing, there will be time for lunch or souvenir shopping in Tivoli, and you will return to your accommodation in Rome without a hassle.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:

Visit the Villa d’Este and Hadrian’s Villa with a 5-Star Expert Guide
Get priority admission with skip-the-line tickets to 2 World Heritage Sites
Admire the Renaissance Villa d’Este and its fabulous gardens
Hear stories from the past as you explore the ruins of Hadrian’s Villa
Enjoy a full-day car tour with pickup and drop-off at your accommodation

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