393 reviews of Hadrian's Villa and Villa d'Este Half-Day Trip from Rome
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Reviewed by Kim L, November 2011
Great tour, if you would like to get out of Rome for the day. Lots of history and the gardens are amazing... Just wish it was a full day tour, rather than a half day tour.
Reviewed by Robert M, October 2011
A great way to see two "not to be missed" parts of a visit to Rome
Reviewed by Chua J, Singapore, October 2011
We thoroughly enjoyed our 5 hours trip and thought this is the best tour we had join in Europe thus far! The lady guide, Catelina (spelling?) was fluent in at least four languages - English, Spanish, French and Italian. She had allocated just enough time for us to visit both villas - Hadrian's first and Villa d' Este second. But this had resulted in long waits for tickets for the latter villa, don't know if it would be better the other way round since Hadrian's seemed to attract much lesser tourists???
The other lacking thing is, the guide has forgotten the 'visit loo/toilet' requirements of her charge, not pointing out where to go or when to go instructions. But we asked for directions and headed on our own to the loo first!
Overall, this is one tour that you should NOT miss when in Italy ... trust me, as I have been there 12 times by now. It is indeed a very well organised tour. (Bus driver will sell mineral water on board for 1 euro)
Reviewed by Steve C, October 2011
Pick-up at hotel was a bonus and the whole experience was well organised. Guide good and the only small citicism is that there was not enough time allocated to the Villa d'Este gardens.
Reviewed by DerekHP, October 2011
This was by far the most mindblowing experience, especially Villa d'Este. Never seen anythin like it. Trip well worth!
Reviewed by William F, USA, October 2011
Excellent tour guide. Very knowledgeable and spoke English very well. Wonderful tour. We will recommend this one
Reviewed by Marlyn L, October 2011
Close to Rome, Hadrian's Villa is more than just rubble. You can certainly see the grandeur that the villa must have had.
For the more visual, Tivola (Villa d'Este) was amazing. Lots of steps, but easy. Fountains were extraordinary.
This trip is a must see!
Reviewed by Jacqueline S, October 2011
The guide was brilliant: funny but also informative. I would recommend this to anyone
Reviewed by A. D, September 2011
HADRIANS VILLA WAS TOTALLY DISORGANISED BUT NOT YOUR FAULT SUGGEST YOU DO NOT INCLUDE IT IN FUTURE ONLY TOILET FACILITIES WERE IN DIRTY BUILDERS BOXES. VILLA DESTE WAS GOOD DESPITE THE TRAFFIC JAMS .. VATICAN HAD 24 IN THE GROUP BUT TOO MANY PEOPLE ARE ALLOWED IN WHICH MAKES ANY PROPER VIEWING VERY DIFFICULT . YOUR ORGANISATION HOWEVER CANNOT BE FAULTED .
Reviewed by A. D, September 2011
HADRIANS VILLA WAS TOTALLY DISORGANISED BUT NOT YOUR FAULT SUGGEST YOU DO NOT INCLUDE IT IN FUTURE ONLY TOILET FACILITIES WERE IN DIRTY BUILDERS BOXES. VILLA DESTE WAS GOOD DESPITE THE TRAFFIC JAMS .. VATICAN HAD 24 IN THE GROUP BUT TOO MANY PEOPLE ARE ALLOWED IN WHICH MAKES ANY PROPER VIEWING VERY DIFFICULT . YOUR ORGANISATION HOWEVER CANNOT BE FAULTED .
Reviewed by Beverly M, September 2011
Our tour to Hadrian's Villa and Villa D'Este was awesome!!! Our tour guide Denardo, was great too. He actually made the tour all that it could be. Great sense of humor and very knowledgable. The gardens at Villa D'Este were truly the highlight of our trip! So glad we decided to go on this!
Reviewed by ELIZABETH S, September 2011
Great tour guide and bus accomodations. The tour should not be missed!! Beautiful views at Hadrian's Villa and Villa de Este!
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