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Get direct entry to Tivoli's Villa Adriana, a second-century palace that bears testimony to Emperor Hadrian's greatness.
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Get priority access to the UNESCO-listed, second-century estate of Emperor Hadrian.
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See the ruins of spas, a theater, temples, libraries, staterooms, and grand halls as a multilingual audio guide explains their original purpose and design.
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Check out the "Teatro Marittimo," an artificial island used as a private retreat by the emperor.
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Admire the artificial grotto "Canopo" and learn about the excavations that reveal new aspects of this site every day.
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Direct entry to Villa Adriana
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Digital audio guide available in English, French, German, Italian & Spanish
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Note: This booking is inclusive of a 17 EUR entry ticket
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Note: This booking is inclusive of a 3 EUR audio guide cost
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- Transfers
These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
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Explore the 2nd-century ruins of Hadrian’s retreat, blending Egyptian, Greek, and Roman elements across pools, baths, gardens, and grand classical spaces.
Getting started
Arrive at the entrance and present your ticket. After passing a brief security check and collecting your audio guide, you can begin your exploration of the expansive archaeological site.
What to expect
See the Teatro Marittimo, the Canopo, and the Antinous complex, along with sprawling ruins and later 18th-century structures across the vast estate.
Features
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Direct entry: Bypass queues and walk straight into the archaeological site.
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Audio guide: Watch scattered ruins turn into a vivid story with rich context on the estate’s scale, hidden functions, engineering choices, and the blend of Egyptian, Greek, and Roman design.
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Self-paced visit: Explore at your own rhythm and spend more time at the highlights that interest you most.
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What to bring
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Carry a valid photo ID that matches the name on your booking for verification.
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Your ticket includes a digital audio guide app to download on your smartphone. Please carry headphones to use it.
What’s not allowed
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Large bags, suitcases, and oversized luggage are not allowed inside 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
- The villa is partially accessible to wheelchair users with ramps and pathways suitable for mobility aids.
Additional information
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Please note that while you can skip the ticket lines, all visitors are still required to go through standard security checks.
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The opening hours for the villa vary seasonally, please remember to check its schedule before booking your experience.
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Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
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Please display your mobile voucher along with a valid photo ID at the ticket redemption point.
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If you have purchased reduced-price tickets, please carry your valid photo ID proof for verification.
Ticket Redemption Point
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Redeem your ticket at Villa Adriana.
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Address: Largo Marguerite Yourcenar, 1, 00010 Tivoli RM, Italy.
Get Directions to the Ticket Redemption Point
Getting There
By Metro
- Ponte Mammolo station and Cotral bus via the Prenestina direction.
By Bus
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Take the Cotral bus via the Tiburtina direction and stop at about 1 km from the site.
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Alternatively, there's a Cotral bus in the direction of Tivoli/A24 highway that stops at about 1 km from the site
By Train
- From Tivoli station, catch bus line CAT.
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