Tivoli - Hadrian's Villa and Villa d'Este
- Address: Piazza Trento, 5, Tivoli
- Hours: Open Tues - Sun 8:30am to 1 hr before sunset
- Admission: €11 per adult
ATTRACTION Keywords:
Nature & Wildlife,
UNESCO Heritage Site,
Park / Garden
Tivoli - Hadrian's Villa and Villa d'Este Reviews
We've found 65 Tivoli - Hadrian's Villa and Villa d'Este reviews from Viator.com travelers and members: what they loved, what they liked and what they think could be improved. It's all here to help you make the most of your next trip.
Review by James M, March 2012
Doing what: Tivoli Day Trip from Rome: Villa d'Este and Hadrian's Villa
Our tour guide was very professional and informative. Her presentation was easy to follow and understand. We would recommend visiting Tivoli and using your tours.
Review by Marie H, Ireland, January 2012
Doing what: Hadrian's Villa and Villa d'Este Half-Day Trip from Rome
The day was the coldest day ever, and we were running between showers. Nevertheless,nice places and I would like to go back to Tivoli some other time of year.
Review by Bettie S, November 2011
Doing what: Hadrian's Villa and Villa d'Este Half-Day Trip from Rome
I found the recptionest at the Tour Operator quite rude and left us standing around while she waited on others and finially I asked when could we check in and she told me I was, I should go to the bus, I asked where and she said three men outside would tell me. We found our bus and it was lined up... Our guide was a lady that was always saying "hurry up, hurry up, I have a schedule to keep". She had three people with canes and one fellow in a wheelchair and she just kept marching along. The only one she gave any information to was those that could keep up to her!! A few times we were all standing around and asking "where did she go?" She disappeared at Tivoli Fountain and we all wandered back on our own, hoping we had the correct way back! I was not impressed, nor were a lot of others.. It was beautiful to see. Maybe let people know how much walking there is and maybe suggest a little more time alloted or make it just one or the other. In Hadrian's Villa we were hurried through and could not even look around... Would not do that one again with that tour group...
Review by Todd B, October 2011
Doing what: Hadrian's Villa and Villa d'Este Half-Day Trip from Rome
We had a lovely time visiting Tivoli Gardens. It was gorgeous and I would recommend it for future travelers staying in Rome. The rest of the sites were okay but nothing spectacular given I have been in several other areas of Italy.
Review by Marjut, Finland, October 2011
Doing what: Hadrian's Villa and Villa d'Este Half-Day Trip from Rome
This was a good trip to Tivoli to see the Villa Adriana and the Villa d'Este. I wish there had been more time in Villa Adriana, I know there would have been much more to see. Villa d'Este was magnificent with the garden full of most gorgeous fountains. After seeing those fountains, the Trevi fountain doesn't impress that much anymore :)
Review by Tanya W, October 2011
Doing what: Hadrian's Villa and Villa d'Este Half-Day Trip from Rome
This tour was the most enjoyable our of the three we have booked with Viator. It would have been nice if it was longer, so we could have more time at both Tivoli and Hadrian's Villa to explore, especially Hadrian's Villa. It seemed like we were only there for 30 minutes and barely got to see any of the villa at all. We also felt very rushed moving through the gardens at Villa d'Este to see all of the fountains. We didn't even have time to see the inside of the villa! The guide was great, though.
Review by NeuMarina, October 2011
Doing what: Hadrian's Villa and Villa d'Este Half-Day Trip from Rome
Well organized, but half day is to tight for it. In Villa d'Este I disconnected from the group. The guide was very nice to explain how to go back to Rome with the bus, so I could enjoy more time at Villa d'Este and beautiful Tivoli.
Review by Glenn E, October 2011
Doing what: Hadrian's Villa and Villa d'Este Half-Day Trip from Rome
This half day tour could easily have been a full day tour - so much to see and appreciate. We enjoyed seeing both the Villa d'Este in Tivoli and Hadrian's Villa. A good tour to do.
Review by Barbara M, USA, September 2011
Doing what: Hadrian's Villa and Villa d'Este Half-Day Trip from Rome
It's a great trip, but it really isn't possible to see both Tivoli and Hadrian's Villa in the 4 hour time frame. We elected to stay at Tivoli and not go to Hadrian's Villa where we only would have had about 40 minutes. If we had left Tivoli to go to Hadrian's Villa we would not have had time to fully see the garden and fountains at Tivoli. I would have given this trip 5 stars if the trip was one hour longer so that both places could have been see satisfactorily.
Review by Lindsay C, September 2011
Doing what: Hadrian's Villa and Villa d'Este Half-Day Trip from Rome
This tour is an excellent way to escape the heat and crowds of Rome during the peak tourist season. Tivoli Gardens are spectacular. We chose not to take the optional visit to Hadrain's Villa as this involved considerable extra climbing, but the time spent at Vila d'este and its gardens was well worth the money paid. The only negative aspect was the tour guide, who because of his Spanish background tended to ignore his English speaking group members in favour of chatting informally at length with the Spanish tour members. An otherwise excellent tour.
Review by Carlos, August 2011
Doing what: Hadrian's Villa and Villa d'Este Half-Day Trip from Rome
Great. It was so easy to get out to Tivoli and see two beautiful sites: Villa d'Este (first) and then Hadrian's Villa. Just note that you'll be walking a lot on this tour!
Review by VALDA, August 2011
Doing what: Hadrian's Villa and Villa d'Este Half-Day Trip from Rome
If you are interested in the ancient history of Rome and Italy, then this tour is a must. I had been waiting 45 years to revisit Tivoli Gardens, They were even more spectacular than I remember them and a marvellous Engineering Feat. Hadrian's Villa puts it in perspective with the rest of Rome's ruins. DO NOT be put off by the guide saying it is a long walk. It is a very easy stroll up the slight hill! I cannot believe so many negative reviews I read about this tour. It was great - only wish it had been longer.
Review by Gavin C, July 2011
Doing what: Hadrian's Villa and Villa d'Este Half-Day Trip from Rome
Guide spoke clearly and we had the right amount of time at Hadrian's Villa and in the Tivoli Gardens. Would recommend tour to my friends.
Review by Danielle C, June 2011
Doing what: Hadrian's Villa and Villa d'Este Half-Day Trip from Rome
Our trip was great. The Tivoli Gardens were magnificent .Wished that we had more time. Full day trip would be better.
Review by Michael C, April 2011
Doing what: Hadrian's Villa and Villa d'Este Half-Day Trip from Rome
Missed a couple of spots at Hadrian's Villa I would have like to see, but otherwise OK. Tivoli was so so since the flowers hadn't bloomed yet.
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