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
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Review by John C, USA, December 2010
Doing what: Hadrian's Villa and Villa d'Este Half-Day Trip from Rome
We thoroughly enjoyed our entertaining and educational trip to Tivoli and Harian's Villa. We had an excellent guide who was very knowledgeable about the sites we visited.
Review by Verna A, October 2010
Doing what: Hadrian's Villa and Villa d'Este Half-Day Trip from Rome
I enjoyed the trip but would have liked it even more as a full-day trip. Hadrian's Villa is interesting and was a pleasant stroll on a sunny morning. The ruins are pretty fragmentary though so you have to be interested in history. Because of the time constraints, of the well-known features we only saw the Canopus. I loved the Villa d'Este and am really glad I did not miss it. We had a small amount of free time in the garden, but it was rush, rush. A full day in Tivoli alone would maybe have suited me better. I yearned to find a nice lunch place and linger. Our guide was a pleasant effervescent personality.
Review by Roland S P, Sweden, August 2010
Doing what: Hadrian's Villa and Villa d'Este Half-Day Trip from Rome
Tivoli is absolutely worth a visit and Viator/Greenline got us there and back, but it was not without glitches. Above all I don't think other visitor's reviews of the trip can be quite true. The guide was given much praise although the information provided info was minimal. Also, the Greenline staff in general were chaotic and not very communicative
Review by Dennis K, USA, June 2010
Doing what: Hadrian's Villa and Villa d'Este Half-Day Trip from Rome
For garden buffs, and change of pace with fewer tourists than Rome. A cool retreat and interesting ruins. Traffic in and out of Rome to Tivoli only minus.
Review by Ian R, United Kingdom, June 2010
Doing what: Hadrian's Villa and Villa d'Este Half-Day Trip from Rome
Highlight was the Tivoli gardens.
Review by Liesl V, South Africa, June 2010
Doing what: Hadrian's Villa and Villa d'Este Half-Day Trip from Rome
Although the scenery and fountains of Villa D'Este and Hadrian Villa were great, the bus transport to Tivoli was not air conditioned as promised and this made the journey to and from Rome very uncomfortable.
Review by Anonymous, May 2010
Doing what: Hadrian's Villa and Villa d'Este Half-Day Trip from Rome
Superb, wonderful tour. I would recommend this to anyone. Got to see the countryside on the way to the site and the beautiful town of Tivoli. The ancient ruins are set in a wonderful site with 500 year old olive trees. So much well preserved antiquity with great guide info. The Villa d'Este - wonderful - marvelous. Don't miss this tour.
Review by Laura R, USA, December 2009
Doing what: Hadrian's Villa and Villa d'Este Half-Day Trip from Rome
Hadrian's Villa and Villa d'Este are two very different but equally awesome sights a short bus ride southeast of Rome. I'm so glad we took the tour as it was a convenient and rewarding trip. Hadrian's Villa is the ruins of Emperor Hadrian's palace and temples and Villa d'este is a romantic baroque palace with lovely gardens, pools, grottos and fountains in the cute hillside town of Tivoli. Both are less touristy and just as impressive as the Forum or Villa Borghese in Rome!
Review by Peta B, Australia, December 2009
Doing what: Hadrian's Villa and Villa d'Este Half-Day Trip from Rome
This tour was fantastic and very interesting. We were so glad we did it. Our guide was very knowledgeable and helpful. There is a lot of walking once you get to Tivoli and then Hadrian's Villa where the first ten minutes is all up hill, but it is worth it. One last thing we were suppose to be in an air-conditioned coach, however, due to the small group we weren't, thankfully it was a cool day.
Review by Laura B, USA, December 2009
Doing what: Hadrian's Villa and Villa d'Este Half-Day Trip from Rome
Gardens are wonderful. I would skip the villa next time to have more time in Tivoli.
Review by Deborah L, USA, November 2009
Doing what: Hadrian's Villa and Villa d'Este Half-Day Trip from Rome
Our two multilingual guides provided good info and a little time to wander at these Tivoli sites. The gardens at the Villa d'Este were especially beautiful, but could have used a little more time there to explore the grounds.
Review by Tara T, December 2008
Doing what: Hadrian's Villa and Villa d'Este Half-Day Trip from Rome
Terrific excursion to Tivoli. Enjoyed Hadrian's Villa and also the Villa d'Este. Would have liked slightly more time to explore the gardens of the Villa d'Este. Unfortunately, we hit Rome traffic on the return to our hotel, which made for a long day. This tour might have worked out better for us had it been in the morning and not at 2 PM. Still, we were glad we got to see both sights.
Review by Zoe O, Canada, December 2008
Doing what: Hadrian's Villa and Villa d'Este Half-Day Trip from Rome
Unlike other day tours I have been on, minimal time was wasted on the bus, there was no 'stop' at a souvenir factory, and the guide was informative. Of course, both sites deserve a lot of time, and I found that the tour of the gardens at Tivoli was briefer than I would have liked.
Review by Vincent H, November 2008
Doing what: Hadrian's Villa and Villa d'Este Half-Day Trip from Rome
Excellent bus driver and courier. Alas, for those wishing to visit Hadrian's Villa, the time permitted at Tivoli Gardens was far too short. Too much time spent in the building itself contributed to this. Otherwise, the trip was excellent and most memorable.
Review by Heather L, USA, September 2008
Doing what: Hadrian's Villa and Villa d'Este Half-Day Trip from Rome
Tivoli Gardens were beautiful! A great way to spend the afternoon away from the city.
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