This private Tivoli Villas Day Trip is the perfect combination of relaxation, history and high art, representing an essential excursion for any visitor to Rome. Ensure you gain maximum value from your visit by touring with a friendly, expert private guide. Benefit from a complete, seamless transportation with a professional private driver who will accompany you throughout your entire six-hour trip. If you are seeking a deeply insightful and comfortable day trip into Rome’s magnificent surroundings and wish to explore both Ancient and Renaissance history in a single day, this private tour will be the highlight of your vacation.

You will meet your private, licensed guide and private English-speaking driver with your luxury car or minivan in the lobby of your Rome hotel before traveling directly to the scenic town of Tivoli.

The first stop on your itinerary is Hadrian’s Villa (Villa Adriana). Built in the 2nd century AD, this sprawling complex served as the luxurious summer—and later, official—residence of Emperor Hadrian. This lavish site encompasses at least 30 buildings, including baths, monumental pools and fountains set within beautifully landscaped gardens. Explore the architecture and delve into the peculiar personality of Emperor Hadrian and the crucial role this site played in the governance of Ancient Rome.

Next, you will fast-forward to Renaissance Italy for a visit to Villa d’Este, commissioned by the wealthy Cardinal Ippolito II d’Este. Your private guide will bring the ambitious Cardinal to life, explaining his fascinating role as a keen patron of the arts. Villa d’Este is a perfect retreat, particularly famous for its stunning, expansive gardens. Admire nymphs, grottoes, ingenious water plays and hundreds of monumental fountains, offering an ideal spot to relax and appreciate Renaissance engineering and artistry.

A private day trip to the Tivoli Villas is truly a must for anyone staying in Rome. Book your trip now!