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Villa d’Este Skip-the-Line Tickets

Villa d’Este interior with ornate frescoes and detailed ceiling in Tivoli, Italy.
Tourists enjoying the fountains and gardens of Villa d'Este in Tivoli, Italy.
Frescoed room interior at Villa d'Este, Tivoli, Italy, showcasing intricate ceiling designs.
Fountains and gardens at Villa d'Este in Tivoli, Italy, with cascading water and lush greenery.

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Roberta and Stephen Sager

Roberta

Oct 2025
Verified booking
4/5
Both sites are stunning in their own way. Villa Adriana exceeded our expectations - the features can only be fully appreciated in person. The fountains at Villa d'Este unfortunately started their closure on the day we arrived, which we knew in advance. The villa interiors are beautiful and the detail of the fountains was still spectacular. We will plan to visit the gardens when the water is operating.
Sylvain Bédard

Sylvain

Sep 2025
Verified booking
5/5
It was an incredible experience on every level, and much less crowded than any other place in Rome. It's great to be able to visit a place like this without being caught in a flood of visitors. Big downside... transportation to get there is not easy, and shuttle bus directions are completely lacking. There's an urgent need for action here.
Roseann Weber

Roseann

Sep 2025
Verified booking
5/5
We took a taxi to and from Villa D'Este. Convenience won. The gardens and fountains are what we came to see and they did not disappoint. They are lovely and unique and completely worth the trip. Lots of shade on a hot day. Wonderful to be able to just stop for a drink of icy cold water at the fountains. A spectacular sight.

    • Explore this UNESCO site with skip-the-line tickets for a hassle-free-experience of its stunning gardens and 16th-century Renaissance architecture.

    • Discover the frescoed halls by Livio Agresti and Girolamo Muziano along with gravity-powered water features.

    • Learn about Cardinal Ippolito’s vision behind the villa through a multilingual audio guide sharing its history.

    • Upgrade your experience to include priority entry to the 2nd century Hadrian’s Villa for a complete experience of Tivoli's heritage or add round-trip transfers from Rome for a day-trip.

    • 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)

    • Digital guidebook in English

    • Printed copy of the guidebook

  • These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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    What our guests say

    Gillian Schaap

    Gillian

    Dec 2025
    Verified booking
    4/5
    The gardens at Villa d'Este are stunning...even in November, and Hadrian's Villa an interesting afternoon and a good walk.
    Steven Weintraub

    Steven

    Nov 2025
    Verified booking
    3/5
    I really can't review this because we wound up not taking the tour, but we should have. Instead we took the train from Roma Tiburtina to Tivoli. I had expected that we would be able to take taxis in Tivoli--after all, it's a major tourist attraction--but that turns out to be impossible to do. We wound up visiting the Villa d'Este, a long walk from the train station, and we enjoyed our visit. We never got to the Villa Adriana (although there is a city bus that goes there,we didn't take it). So, as I wrote, it would have been much better to have taken this tour. We reserved several days in advance, and, as opposed to some other tours we had booked, this one was non-cancellable, so we were simply out the money we had paid for it (and it was not cheap).
    Beate Sabine Niedermeier

    Beate

    Nov 2025
    Verified booking
    5/5
    Everything worked well. The audio guide is not very convenient because the numbers do not match. This means a lot of searching and not everything is described as shown on the panels on site for the audio guide on site
    Yat Sang CHAU

    Yat

    Nov 2025
    Verified booking
    5/5
    Booking is easy and convenient. I can get electronic tickets within short time. When you enter Villa D'Este, you can skip the long queue without waiting.
    sartor tiziano Ottaviano

    Sartor

    Nov 2025
    Verified booking
    4/5
    liked the comodits but too much difference in price compared to the local recpsino

  • Discover the 16th century palace, now turned museum, famed for terraced gardens and fountains with skip-the-line entry.

    Getting started

    Arrive at Villa d’Este and bypass ticket queues to enter from the main entrance, Piazza Trento. You will be passing through security checks before entering the palace.

    What to expect

    Stroll through the luxurious gardens where Pirro Ligorio’s intricate fountains and terraces surround you with the artistry and grandeur of medieval Italy.

    Features

    • Renaissance gardens: Wander through meticulously designed terraces, home to hundreds of fountains, grottoes, and water lilies.

    • Fountain of Neptune: Marvel at Bernini’s renowned fountain, a highlight of Baroque hydraulic engineering.

    • Palace complex: Explore halls adorned with frescoes and artworks commissioned for Cardinal Ippolito II d’Este.

    • Water organ: Experience the unique organ that creates music using water, adding a sensory dimension to your visit.

    • Multilingual audio guide: Hear about the artistry behind the gardens, and the villa’s role in Italian history, all in your preferred language as you explore.

    Upgrades

    • Hadrian's Villa: Skip the lines and explore the 120-hectare grounds at your own pace, discovering Emperor Hadrian’s architecture inspired by Egyptian and classical antiquity.

    • Rome Transfers: Enjoy round-trip transfers from Rome with fast-track entry to both Villa d’Este and Hadrian’s Villa for a seamless day trip.

  • Villa d’Este

    Monday02:00pm - 07:45pm
    Tuesday08:45am - 07:45pm
    Wednesday08:45am - 07:45pm
    Thursday08:45am - 07:45pm
    Friday08:45am - 07:45pm
    Saturday08:45am - 07:45pm
    Sunday08:45am - 07:45pm

  • 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.

    • The digital guidebook (if availed) is offered only in English.

    • Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

    • Please display your mobile voucher along with a valid photo ID at the ticket redemption point.

    • If you have purchased reduced-price tickets, please carry your valid photo ID proof for verification.

    Ticket redemption point

    • Redeem your ticket at Villa d'Este.

    • Address: P.za Trento, 5, 00019 Tivoli RM, Italy.

    Get directions to the redemption point

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