Tivoli Villas Full Day Trip From Rome with Lunch
Rome, Italy
- 6 hours (approx.)
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Tivoli, home to the spectacular Hadrian's Villa and Villa d’Este, is a popular day trip from Rome. Skip the hassle of traveling by train with this guided tour that includes transportation plus guided tours of both the ancient Roman ruins of Hadrian's Villa and the sumptuous Renaissance palace and gardens of Villa d’Este. You’ll even have time for a stroll through the town of Tivoli and traditional lunch.
- Time-saving skip-the-line tours to see Tivoli's two treasures in one day
- Admire the Canopus and Serapeum and other ancient gems at Hadrian's Villa
- Learn about the ornate art-filled villa and formal gardens at Villa d’Este
- Take a break from sightseeing with a walk and lunch in the center of Tivoli
Why Travelers Choose This Tour
No need to spend time researching restaurants—a traditional lunch in the town of Tivoli is included.
What's Included
- LunchYou will then see the town of Tivoli, where you will have a break while you enjoy lunch.
- Tickets to Hadrian's Villa and Villa d'este
- Official Live Guide
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Headsets to better listen your guide
- Pick Up from hotel
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Castro Pretorio00185 Rome, Metropolitan City of Rome Capital, Italy
Please meet us at the exit of Castro Pretorio Metro Station (Line B). Our representative will be there holding a flag that says 'Enjoy Rome.'
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Start time.9:30 am
Itinerary
1
Villa Adriana
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
2
Villa d'Este
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Wendy_S
Excellent tour! Guide very knowledgeable! We thoroughly enjoyed walking around Hadrian’s Villa and learning about the village. Great restaurant in Tivoli. Rounded off the trip with the Villa de’ Este which was beautiful! Highly recommend this tour.
Reviews
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Jakob_E, Jul 2026
Note that there is plenty of walking on this tour.
Hadrian's villa is larger than I expected (maybe 5km of walking over an hour or so) and the villa Desti has a lot of stairs if you want to go into the garden (which you should!).
That being said, it was a good tour! Nice pace and informative of all the different aspects of both the Roman era and the renessaince.
If you are taking the trip in the summer I recommend bringing a parasol or umbrella to protect from the harsh sun. There are plenty of water fountains on the route, so bring a water bottle.
The fountains in the villa desti will really help you cool down at the end of the tour.
We went with the included lunch option. The food was nice but more importantly it is a great moment to get to know your fellow travellers, exchange experiences and tips about Rome and other trips.
Ray_S, Jun 2026
This tour of Trivoli was incredible. You meet outside a metro station, a comfortable bus took us 45 minutes to Trivoli and you tour Hadrian’s Villa - an excavated former Emperor’s palace complex. Our guide Joseph was highly knowledgeable of the site. after a lunch break and some free time in the town of Trivoli, the tour entered Villa d’este - the magnificent gravity powered fountains and the intriguing water Organ playing music were incredible. I would give the tour my highest recommendation for Rome visitors!
Simon_M, Jun 2026
Despite booking with lunch included, we were not on the list for lunch and had to find our own. Other than that, the tour was good
JenniferSader, Jun 2026
Tivoli is a charming city with an incredible history. Hadrian’s villas were a marvel of ancient engineering and the garden at Villa del Este was especially lovely. Our guide was very kind — my husband was more interested in the gardens than the villas and she allowed us to explore more on our own while still providing clear times and places for us to meet. The bus was comfortable and the driver was safe and efficient.
Brianna_B, Jun 2026
Great tour of the sites. I especially liked Villa D' Este with its fabulous fountains. Our guide, i forget her name we did the tour on June 1st if that helps, she was great super informative. The included lunch was great too! It was 3 courses in a tucked away family run restaurant. Superb.
Geeta_B, May 2026
Wonderful visit to the Tivoli Villas todsy.Our guide Joseph was very knowledgeable - he is a native of Tivoli and was meticulous in giving us the history.
He gave us enough free time to explore on our own with detailed instructions regarding where we should meet .
Catherine_G, May 2026
Excellent day with lovely lunch included. Will never forget Villa Destre and the amazing fountains. Just beauriful
Cheryl_S, May 2026
this tour includes visits to two fascinating villas. If stairs and hills and walking, some distance are a problem for you. This tour is not for you. The grounds of the Villa.d’Este is amazing.
H_L, May 2026
A good full day out for anyone who enjoys history.
Some uphill walking at Hadrian's villa which covers about 40 hectares... what's been unearthed is really quite remarkable and well worth seeing.
My friend with limited walking mobility couldn't keep up ... but managed to reach Hadrian's maritime private retreat..
The gardens at palace d'este were not do-able for anyone who can't manage lots of stairs.. but the palace itself has lift access.
2 course Lunch at a local restaurant was included, not gourmet but quite ok .. Bruschetta, Pasta and wine/soft drinks. ( Dessert or coffee extra.)
Our Guide was friendly and knowledgeable.
Bus Driver safe and steady.
Rochelle_B, May 2026
Tour was a lot of walking up stairs and hills. Our guide tended to walk fast and we lost her a few times. Lovely tour worth going to see.
Barbara_S, May 2026
The tour guide was very knowledgeable and gave plenty of time to visit the locations, as well as for shopping and bathroom breaks. The lunch was wonderful. This was a great tour to get out of the city and see something different.
Rachel_V, May 2026
Our Tivoli Villa tour, specifically Villa d'Este was disappointing, we were visiting this site last visited by our parents in 1965. On May 4 2026, None of the estate fountains were operational for lack of pressure or similar issue. This was only communicated after the tickets at the venue were purchased by the guide for the group. Without the fountain all you could see was the gardens needed tending and weeding. As avid gardeners this garden experience was 3/10. I would have canceled our tour had the tour company advised us prior to leaving. The guide did not seem surprised by this matter which left us wondering if it occurs often and travelers are not advised. They should have called the venue and advised travelers, offering cancellation, refunds or discounts. The inside room of the villa was not why we would visit this site.
joshua_b, Apr 2026
The ancient Imperial home of Hadrian was amazing to see and the museum is awesome! But the Villa de ‘Este was breathtaking! We could have spent our whole day there, we might move actually! LOL highly recommend this trip!
Miranda_I, Apr 2026
Amazing to to see UNESCO sites with a local guide. Hear the story of early Roman palaces and discover the link between the old and the new. Well worth the time.
Richard_B, Apr 2026
Beautiful villas - both Villa Adriana (Hadrian's) and Villa d'Este, huge. Adriana is much older from the 1st century, while Villa d'Este is from the 1500s.
Both require alot of walking and Villa d'Este gardens have many levels of staircases, fountains, and greenery. Also lovely Town of Tivoli.
Elizabeth_g, Mar 2026
Lots of tricky walking, especially if wet. The gardens are beautiful, and waterfalls spectacular. Wait for organ to play at fou yain door.
Wyatt_A, Mar 2026
Lots of walking, bus was barely held together. Had to ask driver to turn on AC after 20 mins sitting in the heat. Lunch came with food but they didn’t tell us dessert wasn’t included until they asked us to pay.
Megan_W, Mar 2026
The tour was amazing. Tivoli was beautiful. We were lucky enough to have a bright clear day. Our tour guide was so knowledgable, and I had the best time.
Sam_C, Mar 2026
Great easy day trip from Rome. Joe did a great job explaining history and culture. Villa d’Este was amazing!
Susan_V, Mar 2026
Great tour guide and very interesting places. Well worth visiting. A great day out and very enjoyable.
Alexandro_G, Feb 2026
Loved this tour. Hadrian’s Villa and Trivoli Gardens is a must day trip. Alessia was the perfect guide and provided so much context and passion!!!!
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you for your lovely review! We’re so happy you enjoyed the Tivoli day trip and visiting Hadrian’s Villa and Tivoli Gardens. Alessia will be thrilled to hear your kind words. We hope to welcome you on another tour soon!
Christine_M, Dec 2025
Amazing sights — definitely recommend Hadrian’s villa and Villa D’este if you have time. Perfect amount of time at each, with a nice lunch break in between.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you for your great review! We’re glad you enjoyed visiting Hadrian’s Villa and Villa d’Este and felt the timing and lunch break were just right. Thank you for the recommendation, and we hope to see you again soon!
Pooja_P, Dec 2025
Wonderful experience. Marsha was our guide. She gave us all detailed information about everything. Fluently English speaking person and so professional. Showed us all good picture points and gave us enough time to take pictures.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed the Tivoli Villas trip and that Marsha made the experience informative and enjoyable. We’re glad she guided you to the best photo spots and made the day special. We hope to see you on another tour soon!
Melissa_G, Nov 2025
Great one day solo trip just outside if Rome. The tour guide was knowledgable and careful to do a headcount each time we reunited after free time in a location. Overall enjoyed the mix of structured time and learning from the tour guide and time to explore freely. The two locations are not near one another so I appreciate having the ease of mind to pay and just enjoy my time.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you for your great review! We’re glad you enjoyed your solo day trip to Tivoli and appreciated the mix of guided learning and free time. It’s wonderful to hear that our guide made you feel comfortable and helped you make the most of your visit to Hadrian’s Villa and Villa d’Este. We hope to welcome you on another tour soon!
MICHELE_Z, Nov 2025
We picked this tour simply to have something to do one of our days of our holiday in Rome. I'm so glad we did! This was an amazing tour. The information on Hadrian and his amazing villa, along with the surprising Villa D'Esta (it looks like almost nothing from the entrance) kept us entranced. The luncheon provided was great as well!
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re so happy you decided to join the Tivoli Villas tour and enjoyed learning about Hadrian’s Villa and the beautiful Villa d’Este. We’re glad the lunch added to your experience. We hope to welcome you on another tour soon!
Stephen_L, Nov 2025
Excellent tour, Marsha was a terrific guide. Was wonderful to escape the crowds of Rome for the day. We left by bus at 9:30 and returned at 4:30. First stop was Hadrians which was very interesting , then free time (didn’t take the lunch option), afternoon was spent at Villa D’Este, the villa is nice but the garden and fountains were amazing. 40 minutes later we were back in Rome. Highly recommend A++++
Marie_C, Oct 2025
What a wonderful experience that we never knew existed. The remains are in remarkable condition. Lunch was a plate of past.
Toni_Y, Oct 2025
Too much information/walking for one day. Villa Adriana on day 1 and Villa d’Este on day 2 better. Very disappointing that fountains not working.
Brittney_K, Oct 2025
Tour guide was good. Sights definitely worth seeing. However, we booked a month ahead of time and were given the option to cancel within 24 hours of the tour. As soon as that 24 hour window began we got a message from the tour company that the fountains were down for maintenance and had been down since the 6th of October. Our tour was the 22nd. Seemed very dishonest. Also we paid for the lunch. Don’t waste your money. Worst meal we’ve had in Italy.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you for your message. We sincerely regret what has occurred. Regarding the maintenance or closure of various attractions in Rome, please note that these are managed by the local authorities and are beyond our control.
Nevertheless, we greatly appreciate your feedback and will certainly share it with our staff, as it will help us improve and provide an even better service. Thank you very much.
Kind regards.
Lori_J, Oct 2025
Marcia was a very informative and kind guide. We chose the lunch option and the meal included red wine, salad, pasta and a meat dish. As a vegetarian, they were very accommodating to dietary needs. We were given times to meet up and she worked very hard to stay on schedule (some adults in the group made that a little challenging 🫠).
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