Duration
Free cancellation
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Guided tour
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Get fast-track entry with a licensed English-speaking guide sharing expert insights on Villa d’Este, a UNESCO-listed site famous for its Renaissance gardens and intricate halls.
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Cover all the top highlights, from the Fountain of Neptune to the music making Organ Fountain with live commentary on their engineering and artworks.
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Explore in a small group (max 10 guests) for an interactive and intimate experience in just one hour.
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Skip-the-line entry to Villa d'Este
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1-hour guided tour
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Expert English-speaking guide
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- Food and drinks
You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Discover Villa d’Este’s splendor on a 1-hour guided tour with fast-track entry and expert English commentary.
Getting started
Meet your guide at Via della Inversata, Tivoli, near the main entrance. After a quick ticket check, your English-speaking guide will introduce the day’s highlights before leading you inside.
What to expect
Step into Villa d’Este, a Renaissance masterpiece, where Cardinal Ippolito II d’Este’s 16th-century gardens and artistic innovations come alive around every fountain and terrace.
Features
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Grand halls and frescoes: Step inside rooms adorned with original frescoes and sculptures reflecting the d’Este family’s vision.
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Fountain of Neptune: Admire Bernini’s masterpiece, a centerpiece of the villa’s hydraulic ingenuity.
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Hundred Fountain and water features: Explore the terraced gardens with over 300 spouts and 64 waterfalls.
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Grottoes and nymphaea: Discover hidden grottoes and decorative nymphaea showcasing Renaissance artistry.
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Expert historical insights: Learn the stories behind the villa’s design, engineering marvels, and cultural legacy from your expert English-speaking guide in one hour.
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What to bring
- Carry a valid photo ID that matches the name on your booking for verification.
What’s not allowed
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Large bags, suitcases, and oversized luggage are not allowed inside the attractions for security reasons.
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Pets are not permitted, except for registered service animals.
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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.
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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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