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Nadine

Aug 2025

5/5

+1 more

We visited the villa d'Este and the villa Adriana on two different days, it allowed us to really understand and remember what we saw. Beside it was august,and the temperatures were about 40. Both visits were outstanding.

Lisa

United States

Jul 2025

5/5

We arrived late in the day (4 pm) but there wasn't really a line. The digital audio download through the Headout app was great. We don't usually do those but this had good info and was so easy, even without internet connection because it had downloaded when we bought the ticket while on WiFi at our hotel. Garden was great, still so impressive even though some fountains don't work as well. Grotto of Diana was pretty - recently opened after being closed for 40 years and major renovation.

Christine

United States

May 2025

5/5

+1 more

Villa Gregoriana in Tivoli was one of the most spectacular places I have ever seen. The waterfalls and natural beauty was amazing.

Roselee

Jun 2018

5/5

I booked my tickets on Headout and I accidentally booked two extra tickets. But their service was great the cancellation was quick and refund was also done fast. Great site.

Adrienne

May 2018

5/5

The architecture of both destinations are mindblowing and the art is magnificent. If you are an art lover like, you shouldn't let the opportunity to visit these places go.

Catarina

Brazil

Jun 2025

4/5

We loved the experience of visiting Villa Hadrian and Villa D'Este and all the history behind these two places. The tour was a bit confusing for us, as for some reason we ended up buying tickets without the guided tour (we though we had bought tickets only without lunch). But even discovering the place on our own was very exciting.

Things to know before booking Villa d’Este tickets

Skip-the-lines, save an hour: Villa d’Este experiences long, unpredictable ticket lines, especially during peak seasons due to its popularity. Pre-booking your ticket lets you skip the ticketing queue, lasting around 30-60 minutes. You should book at least a week in advance to secure a spot.
Budget-friendly entry with audio guide: Your standard ticket includes skip-the-line entry to the villa's apartments and terraced gardens with masterpieces by artists such as Livio Agresti and Girolamo Muziano. With the included multilingual audio guide (English, Spanish, German, French, Italian), you’ll get detailed commentaries on these artworks, sculptures, and fountains in your preferred language at your own pace.
Top highlights in a 1-hour guided tour: Beyond the halls, the palace showcases Renaissance engineering marvels, including the Organ Fountain, the Fountain of Rometta, and the Hundred Fountains, each needing an expert’s insights on their unique functioning and elaborate display. A one-hour guided tour offers an interactive, small-group (max 10) experience, combining immersive visit with efficient exploration, ideal for visitors short on time but eager to discover.
Combo tickets for double discovery: You can also pair your visit with Hadrian’s Villa, just 5 km away. This 2nd-century UNESCO site, larger than Pompeii, offering stunning sculptures and Baroque architecture, was a self-contained city in itself. With combo tickets, you get priority access to both villas, 3-day validity, and multilingual audio guides at both sites, letting you explore at your own pace, whether in a single day or spread out more leisurely.
Day trip from Rome: For travelers from Rome, Villa d’Este and Hadrian’s Villa make a perfect day trip. You get round-trip AC bus transfers, including transport between villas, and a driver taking care of logistics, ensuring a seamless experience. Time is included for lunch in Tivoli, though meals are not part of the ticket.
Guided day trip from Rome: For a fully immersive day trip experience, opt for a guided tour of both palaces. This is the only tour offering expert-led exploration at both sites, combining enriching storytelling, historical insights, and artistic interpretation for a maximized discovery.
Accessibility note: Both villas are accessible to visitors with reduced mobility, with ramps and adapted pathways in key areas of the gardens and apartments. Check specific accessibility details on-site or in advance for full coverage.

Plan your visit to Villa d’Este

Villa d'Este patio with ornate fountains and lush gardens in Tivoli, Italy.

Opening hours:

January 1 - March 30: Tuesday - Sunday: 8:45am–7:45pm; Monday: 2am–7:30pm; last admission: 6:45pm
March 31 - September 15: Tuesday - Sunday: 8:15am–7:30pm; Monday: 2am–7:30pm; last admission: 6:15pm
September 16 - December 31: Tuesday - Sunday: 8:45am–7:45pm; Monday: 2pm–7:30pm; last admission: 6:30pm

Closed on: Monday mornings, January 1, May 1, and December 25

Best time to visit: Early morning or late afternoon for fewer crowds and great light; the best months are spring (Apr–Jun) and early autumn (Sep–Oct) for pleasant weather and lively gardens.

Check complete Villa d'Este schedule

Address: Piazza Trento, 5, 00019 Tivoli (RM), Italy

Getting there:

By train: Lines FL2, R, RV, FR2 Regional Rail-line
By bus: Lines COTRAL, VILLAE, 2, 3, 4C, 4D
By car: Autostrada A24, exit: Tivoli

Best ways to reach Villa d'Este

Restroom sign with male, female, and wheelchair symbols on a pole.

Restrooms are located near the main entrance by Piazza Trento and within the gardens close to the Gran Viale (main avenue) and the Fontana dell’Ovato area.
The multimedia room inside the villa provides additional exhibits and information.
The visitor information center, located near the main entrance, offers assistance and resources such as maps and guidebooks.

Plan your visit to the villa

Wheelchair user demonstrating accessibility features for Mt Fuji tours.

A ramp is available at the main entrance on Piazza Trento, giving access to the Noble Apartments. In the gardens, ramps are located near the Gran Viale (central avenue) and provide access to sections around the Fontana dell’Ovato and Viale delle Cento Fontane.
Wheelchair-accessible restrooms are located near the entrance area. Staff can advise on the best adapted paths through the gardens.

Senior travelers with guide on Tivoli day trip, standing by a tour van.

Don’t miss the music at the Fountain of the Organ, playing every 2 hours from 10:30am, a 16th-century engineering marvel powered by the villa’s fountains.
Some fountains depend on hydraulic systems that aren’t constant. Early afternoons usually have the strongest water displays.
Sometimes the villa hosts temporary art or history exhibitions in its halls. You can check the schedule on-site or at the ticket office to see what’s available during your visit.
For a magical experience, visit on a full moon night when the musical fountains are illuminated.
A local shuttle connects Villa d’Este with Hadrian’s Villa for visitors interested in seeing both sites.

Frequently asked questions about Villa d’Este tickets

Does my ticket include access to all parts of Villa d’Este?

Yes! A standard ticket grants access to all areas of the villa, including the interiors, gardens, and fountains.

Can I visit the villa without a ticket?

No, entry to Villa d’Este requires a valid ticket. Visitors cannot access the villa or its gardens without one.

Is there any significance to visiting Villa d’Este and Hadrian's Villa together?

Visiting Villa d’Este and Hadrian's Villa together lets you experience two contrasting sides of Italy’s heritage: Villa d’Este showcases 16th-century artistic grandeur with its gardens and fountains, while Hadrian's Villa offers a glimpse into 2nd-century Roman luxury and engineering.

Is there a difference in price between online and on-site ticket purchases?

Digital and on-site tickets may differ slightly. Online tickets often offer discounts, promotions, and priority access for faster entry, while on-site tickets are usually standard-priced and may involve waiting, especially during peak hours.

How far in advance should I book my tickets to ensure availability?

It is recommended to book tickets at least 3-4 days in advance before your visit to ensure a hassle-free experience.

What is the best time to visit Villa d’Este?

The gardens are the highlight of Villa d’Este, best seen in spring when everything is in bloom or in fall with its golden colors. Visit early morning or evening for a relaxed experience.

Is it possible to upgrade my ticket to include a guided tour on the day of my visit?

Yes, you can upgrade your Villa d’Este ticket to include a guided tour, but spots are limited so pre-booking online is recommended, or visit the information desk early to secure your place.

Can I re-enter Villa d’Este on the same day with the same ticket?

No, you cannot re-enter Villa d'Este on the same day with the same ticket. The ticket is valid for a single entry only.

Is parking available, and do I need to reserve a spot in advance?

Parking is available nearby, for example at Piazzale Matteotti, Parcheggio Della Panoramica, or the multi-storey car park by Rocca Pia, and you do not need to reserve a spot in advance.

What should I do if I lose my ticket or forget to bring it?

No worries! Just head to the ticket office or chat with the friendly staff at the villa entrance. They can help verify your purchase and guide you on what to do next.

Beat the crowds with priority entry at this famed 16th century Renaissance villa to enter at your chosen slot.

Everything you get: Skip the ticket queues at this UNESCO site, known for 500+ gravity-powered water features and gardens that shaped Renaissance landscape design across Europe. Stroll through the influential d’Este family’s rooms with a multilingual audio guide explaining the history behind all the top highlights, at your own relaxed pace.
Why choose this: You save time by skipping the long palace queues, while the audio guide adds historical context so you don’t just see the highlights but also understand them.
Upgrades: Pair your visit with the 2nd-century Hadrian's Villa or add transfers from Rome for a well-rounded Tivoli heritage experience and a seamless day out.

Inclusions

Skip-the-line entry to Villa d’Este
Digital audio guide in English, German, Spanish, French and Italian (as per option selected)
Skip-the-line entry to Hadrian’s Villa (as per option selected)
Round-trip transfers from Rome (as per option selected)

What to bring

Carry a valid photo ID that matches the name on your booking for verification.

What’s not allowed

Large bags, suitcases, and oversized luggage are not allowed inside the attractions for security reasons.
Pets are not permitted, except for registered service animals.
Flash photography, tripods, and filming equipment are not allowed inside the exhibition spaces.

Accessibility

Both the villas are partially accessible to wheelchair users with ramps and pathways suitable for mobility aids.

Additional information

Please note that while you can skip the ticket line, all visitors are still required to go through standard security checks.
Your ticket includes a digital audio guide app to download on your smartphone. Please carry headphones to use it at the venue.

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

Skip the ticket queues to two UNESCO sites from two different eras just 5 kms apart with one easy ticket.

Everything you get at Villa d’Este: Get fast-track entry to the palace with over 500 water features. Leisurely explore its Hall of Noah & Hall of Hercules with a multilingual audio guide sharing insights into biblical & mythological frescoes.
Everything you get at Hadrian’s Villa: Bypass queues to enter Tivoli’s ancient palace and explore at your own pace. With a multilingual audio guide, learn about its unique Egyptian-Roman design and cover its expansive architecture, now in ruins.
Why choose this combo: Villa d’Este drew inspiration, and even stones, from Hadrian’s Villa. With this ticket, cover both Tivoli icons with the flexibility of 3-day validity, perfect for relaxed visit.
Upgrades: Include round-trip transfers from Rome for a full day exploring ancient and medieval Italian heritage, without any transport hassles.

Inclusions

Skip-the-line entry to Villa d’Este
Skip-the-line entry to Hadrian’s Villa
Digital audio guide app at both sites, available in English, Spanish, German, Italian & French (as per option selected)
Round-trip transfers from Rome (as per option selected)
Driver (as per option selected)

Exclusions

lunch

What to bring

Carry a valid photo ID that matches the name on your booking for verification.

What’s not allowed

Large bags, suitcases, and oversized luggage are not allowed inside the attractions for security reasons.
Pets are not permitted, except for registered service animals.
Flash photography, tripods, and filming equipment are not allowed inside the exhibition spaces.

Accessibility

Both the villas are partially accessible to wheelchair users with ramps and pathways suitable for mobility aids.

Additional information

Your ticket includes a digital audio guide app to download on your smartphone. Please carry headphones to use it.
Please note that while you can skip the ticket lines, all visitors are still required to go through standard security checks at both sites.

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

Jump the queues and tune into a multilingual audio guide at Tivoli’s stunning palace and garden.

Avoid long ticket lines and explore the interiors and exterior of the UNESCO-listed Villa d’Este at your own pace.
With an audio guide available in five languages, learn all about the Renaissance frescoes and fountains at this 16th-century villa.
Take in panoramas from the terraces, and meander along charming paths lined with nymphs, ornaments, musical displays, and grottos.

Inclusions

Skip-the-line entry to Villa d’Este
Audio guide in Italian, English, German, Spanish & French

Exclusions

Headphones

Grotto of Diana, a Renaissance cave in the villa, has reopened after 40 years of closure. However, entry to the grotto is limited.
Villa d'Este is partially accessible, but the sloped gardens can be challenging. Visitors with reduced mobility can use a dedicated lift to reach the garden from the Palazzo.
Require special accommodations for your disability? Contact the venue in advance and they'll try to assist you.

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

Get a small-group, one-hour tour with an expert guide, highlighting all the must-see features of the famed villa.

Everything you get: Get priority entry and explore the palace in a small group (max 10 guests). Follow your guide to learn about mythology and art in Hall of Triumph & Hall of Hercules and marvel at the Organ Fountain as your expert explains its gravity-powered musical water design: all in just 1-hour.
Why choose this: This experience captures the best of the vast estate in a fast-paced, interactive tour that’s easy on time and energy.

Inclusions

Skip-the-line entry to Villa d'Este
1-hour guided tour
Expert English-speaking guide

Exclusions

Food and drinks

What to bring

Carry a valid photo ID that matches the name on your booking for verification.

What’s not allowed

Large bags, suitcases, and oversized luggage are not allowed inside the attractions for security reasons.
Pets are not permitted, except for registered service animals.
Flash photography, tripods, and filming equipment are not allowed inside the exhibition spaces.

Accessibility

Both the villas are partially accessible to wheelchair users with ramps and pathways suitable for mobility aids.

Additional information

Please note that while you can skip the ticket line, all visitors are still required to go through standard security checks.

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Beat the crowds with priority entry at this famed 16th century Renaissance villa to enter at your chosen slot.

Everything you get: Skip the ticket queues at this UNESCO site, known for 500+ gravity-powered water features and gardens that shaped Renaissance landscape design across Europe. Stroll through the influential d’Este family’s rooms with a multilingual audio guide explaining the history behind all the top highlights, at your own relaxed pace.
Why choose this: You save time by skipping the long palace queues, while the audio guide adds historical context so you don’t just see the highlights but also understand them.
Upgrades: Pair your visit with the 2nd-century Hadrian's Villa or add transfers from Rome for a well-rounded Tivoli heritage experience and a seamless day out.

Inclusions

Skip-the-line entry to Villa d’Este
Digital audio guide in English, German, Spanish, French and Italian (as per option selected)
Skip-the-line entry to Hadrian’s Villa (as per option selected)
Round-trip transfers from Rome (as per option selected)

What to bring

Carry a valid photo ID that matches the name on your booking for verification.

What’s not allowed

Large bags, suitcases, and oversized luggage are not allowed inside the attractions for security reasons.
Pets are not permitted, except for registered service animals.
Flash photography, tripods, and filming equipment are not allowed inside the exhibition spaces.

Accessibility

Both the villas are partially accessible to wheelchair users with ramps and pathways suitable for mobility aids.

Additional information

Please note that while you can skip the ticket line, all visitors are still required to go through standard security checks.
Your ticket includes a digital audio guide app to download on your smartphone. Please carry headphones to use it at the venue.

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

Skip the ticket queues to two UNESCO sites from two different eras just 5 kms apart with one easy ticket.

Everything you get at Villa d’Este: Get fast-track entry to the palace with over 500 water features. Leisurely explore its Hall of Noah & Hall of Hercules with a multilingual audio guide sharing insights into biblical & mythological frescoes.
Everything you get at Hadrian’s Villa: Bypass queues to enter Tivoli’s ancient palace and explore at your own pace. With a multilingual audio guide, learn about its unique Egyptian-Roman design and cover its expansive architecture, now in ruins.
Why choose this combo: Villa d’Este drew inspiration, and even stones, from Hadrian’s Villa. With this ticket, cover both Tivoli icons with the flexibility of 3-day validity, perfect for relaxed visit.
Upgrades: Include round-trip transfers from Rome for a full day exploring ancient and medieval Italian heritage, without any transport hassles.

Inclusions

Skip-the-line entry to Villa d’Este
Skip-the-line entry to Hadrian’s Villa
Digital audio guide app at both sites, available in English, Spanish, German, Italian & French (as per option selected)
Round-trip transfers from Rome (as per option selected)
Driver (as per option selected)

Exclusions

lunch

What to bring

Carry a valid photo ID that matches the name on your booking for verification.

What’s not allowed

Large bags, suitcases, and oversized luggage are not allowed inside the attractions for security reasons.
Pets are not permitted, except for registered service animals.
Flash photography, tripods, and filming equipment are not allowed inside the exhibition spaces.

Accessibility

Both the villas are partially accessible to wheelchair users with ramps and pathways suitable for mobility aids.

Additional information

Your ticket includes a digital audio guide app to download on your smartphone. Please carry headphones to use it.
Please note that while you can skip the ticket lines, all visitors are still required to go through standard security checks at both sites.

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

Get a small-group, one-hour tour with an expert guide, highlighting all the must-see features of the famed villa.

Everything you get: Get priority entry and explore the palace in a small group (max 10 guests). Follow your guide to learn about mythology and art in Hall of Triumph & Hall of Hercules and marvel at the Organ Fountain as your expert explains its gravity-powered musical water design: all in just 1-hour.
Why choose this: This experience captures the best of the vast estate in a fast-paced, interactive tour that’s easy on time and energy.

Inclusions

Skip-the-line entry to Villa d'Este
1-hour guided tour
Expert English-speaking guide

Exclusions

Food and drinks

What to bring

Carry a valid photo ID that matches the name on your booking for verification.

What’s not allowed

Large bags, suitcases, and oversized luggage are not allowed inside the attractions for security reasons.
Pets are not permitted, except for registered service animals.
Flash photography, tripods, and filming equipment are not allowed inside the exhibition spaces.

Accessibility

Both the villas are partially accessible to wheelchair users with ramps and pathways suitable for mobility aids.

Additional information

Please note that while you can skip the ticket line, all visitors are still required to go through standard security checks.

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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Begin at Piazza Trento

Wander through the noble apartments

Descend into the upper garden

Continue to the lower garden

Pause for panoramic views

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