Private Walking Tour in Villa Adriana and Villa d'Este
This tour takes you to Tivoli, 20 miles away from Rome. The town hosts the ruins of the mighty Hadrian’s Villa, a grandiose complex of ruins of palaces, baths, theatres, gymnasiums, and porticoes.
Explore Hadrian’s villa with an expert guide and hear the stories and the facts about Hadrian and his villa.
After the tour of Hadrian’s Villa, it’s time for a lunch break and some free time. You can either follow the suggestion of your tour guide or select a place of your choice.
Once well fed and rested, the day continues with the visit of another villa nearby: Villa d’Este.
Villa d’Este is one of the most notable and refined examples of Renaissance architecture. The innovative and creative design of the Villa makes it a unique example of the Italian-style Garden from the 16th century.
Join this tour to explore the ancient Roman ruins of Hadrian’s villa and the renaissance Villa d’Este. It is a relaxed and stroll in a natural, fresh and green environment.
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Private Walking Tour in Villa Adriana and Villa d'Este
Pickup included
What's included in Private Walking Tour in Villa Adriana and Villa d'Este
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Villa Adriana
Hadrian's Villa is a grandiose complex of ruins of palaces, baths, theaters, gymnasiums and porticoes. It was built on the hills south of Tivoli and includes scale reproductions of the places and buildings that had most impressed the emperor in his travels through the provinces. Villa Adriana was a complex of over 30 buildings, on an area of 250 acres, and much remains to be excavated. It was the largest Roman example of Alexandrian Garden, recreated on a sacred landscape. The villa included palaces, several baths, theaters, temples, libraries, whose construction was inspired by different styles, especially Greek and Egyptian. The construction of the Hadrian's villa began the year after his rise to power, and accompanied him for the rest of his life. A lover of beauty, Hadrian was passionate about architecture, and personally implemented the design and planning of buildings and took care of the design and demanded to be submitted all the issues of construction and decoration.
Villa d'Este
Villa d'Este is an extraordinary and sophisticated example of Renaissance culture. For its ground-breaking design and the layout of the architectural elements, it represents a unique example of the Italian garden style of the sixteenth century. Villa d'Este, one of the first gardens of wonders, served as a model and had a decisive influence on the development of gardens in Europe. The complex shape covers an area of about 12 acres, and it is slightly irregular because the architect had to use some parts of the pre-existing monastic building. The garden of Villa d'Este extends along steep slopes descending from the palace to a flat terrace. Among the others, the garden of fountains is a masterpiece of hydraulic engineering, both for the general conception of the system and for the complexity of the distribution system and the its water features.
Inclusions
- Villa d'Este Tickets & Fees
- Hadrian's Villa Tickets & Fees
- Pick-Up & Drop-Off
- Licensed Tour Guide
- Transport to, from and between the venues
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Please arrive at the pick up point 20 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
The pick up option is valid for B&B as well.
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Ticket Redemption
Your voucher is all you need for this tour. At the pick-up, please show your voucher to the guide.
