Tivoli Half-Day Private Tour from Rome: Villa d’Este

Rome, Italy

5 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

The UNESCO-listed Villa d’Este—set in Tivoli just outside of Rome—is a popular day trip, but visiting by train can eat into your sightseeing time. Save hours with this tour that that includes pickup in Rome, transportation to Tivoli, and a skip-the-line ticket to the villa and gardens. Explore the sumptuous Renaissance estate at your own pace, lingering to snap photos of the frescoes, fountains, and views.

Time-saving transportation and priority ticket to see Villa d’Este from Rome
Skip the hassle and delays of the train with hotel pickup in Rome
Fast-track entrance to avoid the crowds and head directly inside the estate
Take in the villa interiors and formal gardens independently

What's Included

Professional English- and Spanish-speaking chauffeur
Half-day experience (approx. 5 hours)
Entrance tickets to Villa d’Este
Private luxury transportation and Premium air-conditioned vehicle
Hotel pickup and drop-off in Rome

Optional: Licensed guide for Villa d’Este (€210 per booking, on request), 3 hours.
Lunch and beverages
Monday morning visits unavailable (villa opens at 2:00 PM)
Gratuities for the chauffeur (customary, at your discretion)

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

Please enter the name or address of your hotel so we can pick you up. If applicable, please include the name of the airport and we will meet you in the arrivals terminal lobby. Our driver will be waiting for you with a sign with your names written on it.

Itinerary

Tivoli

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Villa d'Este

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Infant seats available

Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
Gli animali devono avere il loro trasportino
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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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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Reviews

3.4

based on 10 reviews

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STAY FAR AWAY FROM THIS TOUR GROUP!!!

Aaron_S, Sep 2023

STAY AWAY FROM THIS TOUR GROUP! Confirmed time and hotel pick up for this tour-7:30 AM. They never showed!!! Never answered our phone calls, nor aviator’s. No answer to texts, emails, or messages through Viator site. Received a phone call at 9AM saying driver was stuck in traffic all morning (a lie), could pick us up at place we walked to in 10 minutes. Then received a call saying he was in traffic (again?) and would get us at 10 AM. At 10, we were picked up by a driver (not a tour guide) who spoke no English (booked an English speaking tour). Drove us up to Villa D’Este while smoking in the car (myself and friend allergic to smoke), didn’t know where to buy tickets and had to ask a local, then had ticket agent translate to be finished in 2 hours so he didn’t have to pay for extra parking. Only walked the grounds with no tour guide, had to rush back, driver still smoking in car. Was the worst experience of any Viator tour we’ve ever booked over the last 10 years. And now they are trying to charge us for entire tour! We are fighting through Amex to not pay a dime!

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Good morning, it was certainly a chaotic and disorderly day in the city in the month of September due to the intense flow of tourists, and we apologize for the mix-up. Unfortunately, the tour does not include a tour guide (the inclusion and exclusions section says so) and as far as the driver is concerned, we will take note of the situation and apply some measures against the driver (probably we were busy and asked for help from one of the our external collaborators). We don't work like this, we are serious and professional people with many years of experience in the sector, just read our reviews regarding all our tours. We respect and consider all our customers as guests of honor whom we must thank for their preference.

Beautiful Villa NearRome

Dalice_M, Dec 2019

Tivoli villa has beautiful gardens and fountains. It was nice to get out of the city and see some of the country side. After visiting the villa it is clear why they are a UNESCO world heritage site. The self guided tour provided by the villa was sufficient to understand and gain appreciation for the villa. Tivoli is very cute and fun to walk around as well. I recommend this trip to those who want to see more of the area outside of Rome.

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Thank you so much for your recommendations, we are pleased to know that you had fun and appreciated the beautiful sixteenth century villa. A cordial greeting from all of us

Terrible

Nathan J, Oct 2019

My tour was cancelled last minute and the local tour did not bother to call, email or even notify us about it. I had to call them and confirm about the pick up time, etc as well. There wasn't any tour guide to help us around and our driver that picked us up did not speak English. This private tour is poorly coordinated and I would not recommend this to anyone.

Response from Host, Nov 2019

I'm sorry to have arrived at this point because everything you commented makes no sense or reason, much less logic. You are his group (8pax) after having filled up the full service you demanded a refund, it would have been better to ask for a FREE excursion right from the start !. We have explained all the details and the development of the 5/6 hour day with you, in fact our arguments have had a positive effect towards us. However in a very synthetic way I will remind you of some important things and above all real arguments! We canceled your booking in real time because it arrived after the closing of the acceptance of services (12 hours before the start of the tour), although we coordinated with the managers of the platform to find a solution for you and after 20 minutes I received an email of confirmation of acceptance from you indicating the new time of the excursion. Later you made me call 2 times from your Hotel Desk (within 2 hours) and we confirmed and confirmed everything live. The same thing happened the next day at breakfast time (as the tour started at 13.00) and we further confirmed everything. Then, in the inclusions of the tour does not talk about a compressed tourist guide (in case it would never be available only on request and paying an additional fee). Then, at 12.45 pm our staff was in the hotel lobby and explained all the dynamics of the complete service and that the present driver did not speak English but that he would be changed within 1 hour with another English speaking driver (for coordinate anything in case of need), in fact it was like that !. Then, you asked the phone contact to our staff with whom you have been in contact all afternoon (during the 5 hours) to ask for small information, local restaurants and then communicate a delay of 20/30 minutes, obviously we have answered that there was no problem (we have conversations with Whatsapp). So you have had so many things and details, plus details of the regular booked service that we have offered you with pleasure because we are honest and professional people. From the beginning it was all clear and transparent with you, both from us and from the platform, we don't understand your behavior so we think you are an unreliable person. Regards