GUIDED TOURS FOR GROUPS

The villa is one of the most famous examples of an Italian-style garden. The guide will accompany the group in discovering the figure of the Cardinal and his family history, illustrating the design of the villa as well as the myths and themes underlying its decorative choices. The palace and Read all

Hadrian’s Villa in Tivoli is the largest Roman-era villa known to date. During the visit, the guide will accompany the group in exploring the bath complexes and banquet halls, describing life in the villa for the emperor and his servants, and highlighting the ingenuity of the architectural solutions employed. To Read all

The Sanctuary of Hercules Victor is a rare example of industrial archaeology in Italy. The visit offers an opportunity to understand the long and complex history of the site. The guide will help the group learn about the figure of Hercules and his connection to Tivoli, as well as the Read all

A guided tour exploring the origins of the Italian garden: the cardinal’s design and the garden’s characteristics in the mid-16th century; the changes that took place in subsequent centuries and the choices made in the modern era. Cost in language: €200.00 Number of participants: maximum 30

A tour of Villa d’Este designed to recreate the cardinal’s day. The guide will lead the group through Ippolito’s private rooms and the areas used for entertaining guests. Through images and texts, participants will learn about the art of banqueting and the entertainments of the Renaissance. Cost in language: €200.00 Read all

A tour of the villa designed to bring the emperor’s daily life to life. Led by a guide, the group will visit the places where Hadrian lived and received his guests, admiring banquet halls, audience chambers, thermal baths, and gardens. The use of images and texts will help participants learn Read all