Tivoli · UNESCO World Heritage
Hadrian's Villa: Emperor Hadrian's palace-city
A vast archaeological site below Tivoli: at least 120 hectares originally, about 40 open to visitors today, with baths, theatres, gardens and the famous Canopus.
Today
See the opening hours for each month below.
Checked against the official website on October 21, 2026 · Official source
In short
- Entrance: Largo Marguerite Yourcenar 1, Tivoli, in the Villa Adriana district.
- Open every day, Mondays included, from 8:30. Closed on 1 January and 25 December.
- Last entry: from 15:30 in winter to 18:00 in summer (see opening hours).
- Official ticket: €15 full price, €2 reduced. Free on the first Sunday of the month, 25 April, 2 June and 4 November.
- The site is large, with paths and slopes: wear comfortable shoes.
What to see
Highlights listed by the managing institute include the Canopus with its long pool, the Maritime Theatre, the Pecile wall, the Piazza d'Oro, the Large and Small Baths, the Hall of the Philosophers, the Libraries, the Imperial Triclinium and the Hospitalia.
The site's museums also display the scale model of the villa, a great way to understand the layout before you start walking.
Hadrian's Villa and Villa d'Este
Both villas are run by the same institute and can be visited on the same day. The Villae Pass (€30, valid 72 hours) covers both plus the Sanctuary of Hercules Victor; alternatively there are tours from Rome.
Visitor guide
Villa d'Este Tours from Rome: Compared, with Prices
Compare three Villa d'Este and Hadrian's Villa tours from Rome by duration, guide language and starting price, and see who they suit.
Hadrian's Villa and Villa d'Este in One Day: How to Plan
Can you see Hadrian's Villa and Villa d'Este in one day from Rome? How to plan it, what is verified, and options like a tour or the Villae Pass.
Tivoli Day Trip from Rome: Train, Bus, Car and a Plan
How to get from Rome to Tivoli and Villa d'Este by train, Cotral bus or car, with a sample plan for a day trip.
Villae Pass Tivoli: What It Includes and Who It Suits
What the Villae Pass covers in Tivoli (Hadrian's Villa, Villa d'Este and more), who benefits from it and where to check the current price.
What to See at Hadrian's Villa: Main Monuments and Order
The main monuments of Hadrian's Villa in Tivoli, from the Canopus to the Maritime Theatre, plus the museums, the scale model and a logical visiting order.
Hadrian's Villa Visit Tips: Hours, Shoes and Accessibility
Practical tips for visiting Hadrian's Villa in Tivoli: opening hours by month, early winter closing, terrain, services and accessibility.
Hadrian's Villa Tickets: Prices, Free Days and Passes
Hadrian's Villa ticket prices (€15 full, €2 reduced), free days, the Villae Pass and Villae 365, official online booking and tours from Rome.
Hadrian's Villa History: Rediscovery and Pirro Ligorio
How Hadrian's Villa was rediscovered in the Renaissance, how Pirro Ligorio dug it for Cardinal Ippolito II d'Este, and what that means for Villa d'Este.