Step into Cardinal Ippolito d’Este’s private chambers, with frescoes and décor reflecting Renaissance aristocratic life.
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Step through the main gateway into Villa d’Este, where the monumental façade immediately hints at the grandeur inside.
Explore opulent chambers and salons with frescoes by Livio Agresti and Girolamo Muziano, depicting mythological tales, religious scenes, and courtly grandeur.
Stroll along shaded walkways framed by cypress trees, stopping at the Fountain of the Dragons, where spiraling jets of water guard the central terrace.
Follow the sound of rushing water to the Hundred Fountains, a long arcade of playful jets, before reaching the majestic Oval Fountain, one of the villa’s most renowned sights.
Wrap up your visit at the lower terraces with sweeping vistas over Tivoli and the Roman Campagna, proof that this UNESCO-listed site is a Renaissance landscape masterpiece and a model for gardens that followed.
Marvel at frescoes by Livio Agresti depicting the biblical story of Noah, with rich Renaissance detail that showcases both artistic skill and theological storytelling.
Yes! A standard ticket grants access to all areas of the villa, including the interiors, gardens, and fountains.
No, entry to Villa d’Este requires a valid ticket. Visitors cannot access the villa or its gardens without one.
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.
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.
It is recommended to book tickets at least 3-4 days in advance before your visit to ensure a hassle-free experience.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The visit to Hadrian's Villa was beautiful because of the size and majesty of the site. Very few visitors despite the fact that we were on a vacation period. Very well maintained site. A real journey through time. The descriptions of the headout audio guide listened to at breaks in the walk were very comprehensive. Villa d'Este very beautiful. Again unfortunately very few visitors so the skip-the-line ticket was practically an extra here as well. We were expecting more working water features. Disappointment with the complete absence of water inside the villa where there are numerous fountains and spouts. Overall we had a great time visiting Villa Adriana and Villa d'Este also thanks to the directions in the headout app.
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.
It was a well organized experience. And even though we only signed up for the transfer part (no tour), Alicia the guide, was very attentive to our needs.
Absolutely great experience! Wonderful places and great tour guide
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.
Apparently even if I had paid for it, I couldn't get the audio guide. I'm not sure if it's an elaborate scam by head out but I have no time to find out. App uninstalled. Ciao
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.
The gardens and the fountains in the villa
The gardens of the Villa d'Esté
it was okay, there were actually no one when we get there so it was fast
Nothing special to report....
It was one of our highlights when staying in Rome. Absolutely beautiful. Luke Fischer
I find that skip the line is useless
Beautiful garden and location, too bad there was no audio guide or anything like that
Rained but didn't stop us from enjoying beautiful scenery. Liked that it wasn't as crowded. Enjoyed the day a lot
Beat the crowds with priority entry at this famed Renaissance villa to enter at your chosen slot.
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)
Arcangeli
Lisa
Catarina
The visit to Hadrian's Villa was beautiful because of the size and majesty of the site. Very few visitors despite the fact that we were on a vacation period. Very well maintained site. A real journey through time. The descriptions of the headout audio guide listened to at breaks in the walk were very comprehensive. Villa d'Este very beautiful. Again unfortunately very few visitors so the skip-the-line ticket was practically an extra here as well. We were expecting more working water features. Disappointment with the complete absence of water inside the villa where there are numerous fountains and spouts. Overall we had a great time visiting Villa Adriana and Villa d'Este also thanks to the directions in the headout app.
It was a well organized experience. And even though we only signed up for the transfer part (no tour), Alicia the guide, was very attentive to our needs.
Absolutely great experience! Wonderful places and great tour guide
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.
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.
The gardens and the fountains in the villa
Nothing special to report....
I find that skip the line is useless
Rained but didn't stop us from enjoying beautiful scenery. Liked that it wasn't as crowded. Enjoyed the day a lot
Skip the ticket queues to two UNESCO sites from two different eras just 5 kms apart with one easy ticket.
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
Arcangeli
Catarina
Nadine
Get a small-group, one-hour tour with an expert guide, highlighting all the must-see features of the famed villa.
Inclusions
Skip-the-line entry to Villa d'Este
1-hour guided tour
Expert English-speaking guide
Exclusions
You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Book now without paying anything. Cancel for free if your plans change.
It was a well organized experience. And even though we only signed up for the transfer part (no tour), Alicia the guide, was very attentive to our needs.
Absolutely great experience! Wonderful places and great tour guide
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.
Would not book w this company again
Discover two UNESCO World Heritage sites in one seamless day trip from Rome.
Inclusions
Round-trip AC bus transfers to and from Rome
Skip-the-line entry to Hadrian’s Villa
Skip-the-line entry to Villa d’Este
Driver
Exclusions
Catarina
Zulma
