Discover the hidden gems and learn about the alluring history of Hadrian’s Villa and Villa d’Este on a 7-hour tour with an expert guide. Tour the archaeological remains of past temples, sculptures, and pools.
See beautifully preserved artifacts and ruins at UNESCO-listed Hadrian’s Villa, which was once the vacation spot of Emperor Hadrian.
Enjoy a quiet and leisurely break for lunch, before the second stop on this Tivoli tour. Visit the elegant Renaissance Villa d’Este, another UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Explore the grounds and admire the extravagant gardens and fountains. See Bernini’s illustrious Fountain of Neptune.
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$94.03*Per person
Private
Villa d’Este in Tivoli – Private Tour
Duration: 2 hours
Villa d’Este in Tivoli (less than 30 km from Rome) is a masterpiece of the Italian Renaissance, built in the 16th century by Cardinal Ippolito d’Este, son of Lucrezia Borgia.
It is especially famous for its terraced hillside garden enriched by fifty fountains, designed by famous Italian artists such as Pirro Ligorio and Gian Lorenzo Bernini.
The apartments of Villa d’Este are decorated withamazing frescoes representing ancient myths (such as the labors of Hercules, considered the founder of the Este family), pagan gods, views of Tivoli and hunting scenes.
Moving from the bright colors of the interior to the vivid green of the garden, you will discover the secrets of its splendid white marble statues, fountains, ponds, grottoes, waterfalls and terraces.
You will admire the majestic fountain called “il Bicchierone” (“large cup”), designed by Bernini, the spectacular Hundred Fountains, the impressive fish ponds and the countless statues of dragons, winged horses and Roman gods.
However, the most famous and scenographic are the Fountain of Neptune and the Fountain of the Organ, that once delighted the guests of the villa with water games and beautiful music produced by an incredible water organ, which astonished even the Pope!
It is especially famous for its terraced hillside garden enriched by fifty fountains, designed by famous Italian artists such as Pirro Ligorio and Gian Lorenzo Bernini.
The apartments of Villa d’Este are decorated withamazing frescoes representing ancient myths (such as the labors of Hercules, considered the founder of the Este family), pagan gods, views of Tivoli and hunting scenes.
Moving from the bright colors of the interior to the vivid green of the garden, you will discover the secrets of its splendid white marble statues, fountains, ponds, grottoes, waterfalls and terraces.
You will admire the majestic fountain called “il Bicchierone” (“large cup”), designed by Bernini, the spectacular Hundred Fountains, the impressive fish ponds and the countless statues of dragons, winged horses and Roman gods.
However, the most famous and scenographic are the Fountain of Neptune and the Fountain of the Organ, that once delighted the guests of the villa with water games and beautiful music produced by an incredible water organ, which astonished even the Pope!
$164.83*Per person