Tivoli was a favorite vacation spot of the Roman nobility, who enjoyed the magnificent scenery of hills, plains, waterfalls, and rivers. It was in Tivoli that the emperor- philosopher, traveler, artist, and architect Hadrian founded his villa-city, in which each building is the emperor’s memory of the most beautiful places in the empire he regularly visited.
And during the Renaissance, Cardinal d’Este realized in Tivoli a revolutionary project for Europe – not just a residence with a park, but a multi-level villa, on each new level of which the most incredible fountains, fascinating by their power and ingenious inventions, appear before the amazed viewer.
Needless to say, this villa of 100 fountains later inspired the architects of Versailles and Peterhof to design their projects, and UNESCO included these sites in the world heritage list.
A huge advantage is that the fountains function all year round in Tivoli, even in winter.
So, during the 4-hour tour, we will visit:
Villa d’Este – in addition to the palazzo itself, whose rooms are painted by the best Mannerist painters, we will see all the fountains of this striking oasis of peace and relaxation, where a riot of greenery and blooming plants amaze visitors throughout the year.
So, we expect Fountain of Pegasus, Owl, Glass, Dragons, Neptune, Nature, Oval Fountain, Rometta (Rome in miniature), the descent of bubbling fountains, Hydrangea Alley, and Cypress Grove. Every 2 hours, the water triggers a unique mechanism, and Baroque melodies resound from the organ fountain!
Villa Gregoriana (without entrance) – we’ll drive around the entire old town complex and climb up to the stunning observation deck from which you’ll see not only the entire Tivoli but also the powerful waterfalls of Villa Gregoriana, which will serve as the best explanation as to why Villa d’Este doesn’t engage even a single pump.
The 6-hour program includes:
Hadrian’s Villa – its most beautiful and picturesque places with ponds where carps and turtles still live, the viewpoint on Rome and Tivoli, and the bathing complexes of the emperor’s residence.
We will walk through the medieval part of the town and go to one of the most picturesque sites with a perfectly preserved ancient temple and the panorama of the forest and waterfalls around it.
A 7-hour option (the complete program):
A visit to one of Italy’s most legendary restaurants, Sibylla, which has been serving the top people who come to Rome for 300 years. Pope Leo XII and the Prussian King, Maria Alexandrovna and the Japanese Emperor, Yoko Ono and Neil Armstrong, and today politicians and show business stars have dined here.
Impeccable service, fantastic author’s dishes from the menu, the memory of which will long give the nostalgia of a magical trip to Tivoli. And the panoramic view around is worthy of true kings! Right in the courtyard of the summer terrace, You can enjoy the view of the perfectly preserved ancient temple of Ancient Rome, under which the picturesque Villa Gregoriana is spread out, where among the woodland, you can suddenly find splashes of Tivoli’s magnificent waterfalls. The average cost of the bill is 40-50 euros per person.
Organizational details
- Start time: 9-10 a.m. till 1-4 p.m.
- Means of transport: Premium cars and minivans.
- Meeting point: your hotel in Rome.
- Duration of the tour: 4-7 hours. For the 7-hour option, we will take care of the table reservation at the Sibilla restaurant.
- Admission: you must pay for entrance tickets separately (adult ticket costs 10-13 euros for Villa d’Este and 10 euros for Villa Hadrian, children up to 18 years old are admitted free, but parents must show proof of their age at the ticket office). There is no need to book tickets in advance on the website.
- The cost for a group of up to 3 people (sedan / SUV ): 600 euros for 7 hours, 550 euros for 6 hours, 475 euros for 5 hours, and 400 euros for 4 hours.
- Cost for a group of 4-6 people (minivan): 750 euros for 7 hours, 650 euros for 6 hours, 550 euros for 5 hours, and 450 euros for 4 hours.
I do not add tourists to your group, and I do not add you to other groups. It is a private tour to Tivoli from Rome, and it is just for you!
