Eyes of Rome
Eyes of Rome Private Tours

Tivoli: Villa D'Este & Villa Adriana Tour

Ancient Estates and Natural Landscapes

Focus

  • Archeology
  • History
  • Nature

What makes this tour Special

Take a day trip just outside Rome and enjoy the stunning location of great two Villas from different eras

Step from the Ancient Roman world to the gracious Renaissance in just one tour

Take a relaxed trip with your driver and guide and enjoy a lovely lunch in Tivoli before heading back to Rome

What to Expect

PRIVATE TOUR

Enjoy your tour with your own private tour expert at your party's disposal only

DURATION

7 hours

START TIME

09:00

PRIVATE DRIVER

Meet&Greet at your hotel/accomodation. Private Driver included throughout the tour

NOT AVAILABLE

Monday

KID FRIENDLY

This tour is suitable for kids of all ages

ENTRANCE TICKETS

Entrance tickets are included! Enjoy your tour!

What's Included
  • Blue Badge Qualified Guide
  • Meet & Greet your Guide at your Hotel/Accommodation
  • Admission tickets to the sites
  • Private Tour
  • Round Trip with Private Driver
Not Included/ Optional Extras


  • Meals
  • Gratuities

Sites you’ll visit

  • Tivoli
  • Villa d'Este
  • Villa Adriana
  • The spray of fountains in Villa d’Este, the marble silence of Villa Adriana, hills opening to Roman skies—Tivoli is an atmosphere of contrasts. Private tours orchestrate these impressions into a journey of elegance and depth.
  • The murmur of cascading fountains, frescoed halls glowing with color, gardens unfolding in terraces above the valley—Villa d’Este dazzles the senses. Experienced on a private tour, it becomes a choreography of water and art shaped to refined travel.
  • The sound of water in ancient pools, marble fragments glowing in sunlight, vistas stretching to distant hills—Villa Adriana breathes imperial memory. Experienced through a private tour, it becomes a journey as elegant as it is personal.

Tour description

The Emperor Hadrian chose Tivoli to build his personal estate outside Rome, Villa Adriana. Be stunned by this exotic palace adorned with impressive statues and decorations inspired by Hadrian’s journeys to Asia Minor and North Africa. Follow your private, entertaining guide and listen to stories about the Emperor, who loved traveling. Marvel at the best preserved parts of the Villa, that comprise pools and an artificial grotto. Admire the so-called “Maritime Theater”, a round portico with a vault and pillars that form an artificial pool.

Follow the lead of your expert tour guide and reach your second destination: Villa d’Este, the palace of the Cardinal Ippolito d’Este, governor of Tivoli. Built on the ruins of a Roman temple, the palace is a Renaissance masterpiece adorned with beautiful gardens and fountains. Drawing inspiration from the nearby Villa Adriana, Villa d’Este features impressive technique of hydraulic engineering that had an enormous influence on European landscape design.

Full Refund Cancellation Policy

Eyes of Rome has two policies with full refund terms.
The policies are included and non-optional.
  1. Dolce Vita policy is applied on all Standard Bookings placed more than 72 hours from the date of the event. We provide all our customers with Refundable Terms up to 72 hours from the date of the event for any reason. To apply for a refund including where your tour is cancelled or changed by Eyes of Rome®, please contact our customer service team at info@eyesofrome.com.
  2. Peace of Mind policy is applied on Selected Bookings and on all Bookings placed within 72 hours from the date of the event. We provide all our customers with Refundable Terms so if you are unable to attend your booking due to unforeseen circumstances outside of your control you may be entitled to a refund - please see our full set of Refundable Terms and Conditions here. To apply for a refund, please find the instructions on how to apply in the booking confirmation email you received after payment.

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