Get entry to Villa d’Este, a UNESCO site, and explore frescoed apartments, gravity-powered fountains, and Roman statues with a guide.
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Enjoy a quick one-hour tour of the UNESCO world heritage with expert guides and a small group of 10.
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See Ippolito II d'Este's vision come to life with Ovid's Metamorphoses painted wall tapestries, frescoes depicting mythology, and terraced gardens.
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View the 16th-century hydraulic engineering with gravity-powered fountains, waterfalls, and basins, showcasing Renaissance innovation.
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Entry to Villa d’Este
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Expert English-speaking guide
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Small group of 10
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Headsets
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You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Getting started:
Arrive at the Villa d'Este entrance present your booking confirmation at the ticket office (no waiting in the ticketing line), then meet your guide at the villa's main courtyard.
What to expect:
Step into the 16th-century Renaissance architecture of Villa d'Este on this 1-hour guided tour. Explore the Cardinal's apartments, terraced gardens, and hydraulic fountains, all testament to the villa's history and artistic significance.
Villa interiors:
Enter the villa to view Renaissance-era mosaics and mythological scenes painted on the walls and ceilings. Pause in the Hall of Hercules, then explore the opulent chambers of Cardinal Ippolito II d'Este. Don't miss the Hall of Glory's allegorical depictions that are sure to interest history lovers.
Vialone terrace:
Walk the 200m Vialone terrace, and enjoy Roman countryside views. Marvel at the Fountain of Leda, Tripod, and Europa.
Gardens and fountains:
Step into the terraced gardens with cascading waterfalls. See the semi-circular Oval Fountain, and the Neptune and Organ Fountains, all powered solely by gravity.
These structures showcase 16th-century ingenuity through gravity-powered water displays.
Once your tour ends, you can explore the gardens at your own pace, or enjoy the town of Tivoli.
What's not allowed
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Flash photography is not allowed inside the Villa.
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No pets are allowed inside.
Accessibility
- The tour is not accessible to wheelchair users.
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Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
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Please arrive at the meeting point 15 mins before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.
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Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.
Meeting point
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Meet your guide at Tours About office.
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Address: Via della Inversata, 27, 00019 Tivoli RM, Italy .
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