Tivoli
A Rome day trip for the fountain gardens of Villa d'Este and the open ruins of Hadrian's Villa, in a hill town above a river gorge.
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Tivoli is a hill town about 30 km east of Rome in the Lazio region, where the Aniene River drops through a gorge. Three sites draw most visitors. Villa d'Este is a Renaissance villa known for its terraced gardens and long line of fountains. Hadrian's Villa is the ruined retreat the emperor Hadrian built in the 2nd century, spread across the hills outside the old town. Villa Gregoriana is a park of waterfalls cut into the river gorge.
Tivoli works as a day trip from Rome. Regular buses and trains make the run, and the ride takes roughly an hour. Villa d'Este is in the town and is the easiest place to start. Hadrian's Villa lies a few kilometres out, so it needs a bus or taxi and its own block of time. Spring and early autumn are the most comfortable seasons for walking the outdoor sites. A half day covers Villa d'Este and the old town, while a full day allows for Hadrian's Villa too.
Tivoli in five
- Plan Villa d'Este and Hadrian's Villa as one dayVilla d'Este and Villa Gregoriana are in the old town; Hadrian's Villa is a short bus or taxi ride away. Check each site's official page for hours and closing days, since they differ.
- Take a regional train or bus from RomeRegional trains from Roma Tiburtina run to Tivoli in roughly 45 to 60 minutes. A Cotral bus from the Ponte Mammolo metro stop also reaches the town. Check the timetable on the day.Rome
- Start at Hadrian's Villa in the morningThe ruins are spread over a large area with little shade, so start early in summer. Wear sturdy shoes and carry water.
- Go to Villa d'Este for the fountainsThe Renaissance gardens are known for their fountains and terraces. Water displays and special evening openings vary by season, so check the official page.
- Skip a carParking in the old town is limited and the sites are close to bus stops. A taxi between Hadrian's Villa and the center is a simple choice.
Need to know
- Airport
- Rome Ciampino (CIA) or Fiumicino (FCO); Tivoli is east of the city
- Getting there
- Train from Roma Tiburtina about 45 to 60 min; Cotral bus from Ponte Mammolo
- Getting around
- Walking in the old town; bus or taxi to Hadrian's Villa
- Best base
- Rome; Tivoli suits a day trip
- Time needed
- A full day for two sites, or half a day for one
Weather by month
- Rainy days
- Days with storms
- Best
- Good
- Mixed
- JanuaryPartly cloudy10 rainy daysHigh10°Low3°Cool, quietJanuaryPartly cloudy
Mixed
- High
- 10°
- Low
- 3°
- Precipitation
- 84 mm
- Rainy days
- 10
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Cool, quiet
- FebruaryPartly cloudy9 rainy daysHigh13°Low4°Cool, quietFebruaryPartly cloudy
Mixed
- High
- 13°
- Low
- 4°
- Precipitation
- 90 mm
- Rainy days
- 9
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Cool, quiet
- MarchPartly cloudy11 rainy daysHigh15°Low5°Spring startsMarchPartly cloudy
Good
- High
- 15°
- Low
- 5°
- Precipitation
- 105 mm
- Rainy days
- 11
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Spring starts
- AprilPartly cloudy10 rainy daysHigh18°Low8°Fountains, mildAprilPartly cloudy
Best
- High
- 18°
- Low
- 8°
- Precipitation
- 81 mm
- Rainy days
- 10
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Fountains, mild
- MayRain14 rainy daysHigh22°Low12°Green, warmMayRain
Best
- High
- 22°
- Low
- 12°
- Precipitation
- 127 mm
- Rainy days
- 14
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Green, warm
- JuneClear6 rainy days1 day with stormsHigh29°Low17°Hot, long daysJuneClear
Best
- High
- 29°
- Low
- 17°
- Precipitation
- 59 mm
- Rainy days
- 6
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 1
Hot, long days
- JulyClear4 rainy daysHigh32°Low20°Hot, crowdedJulyClear
Best
- High
- 32°
- Low
- 20°
- Precipitation
- 26 mm
- Rainy days
- 4
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hot, crowded
- AugustClear6 rainy days1 day with stormsHigh32°Low20°Hot, FerragostoAugustClear
Good
- High
- 32°
- Low
- 20°
- Precipitation
- 44 mm
- Rainy days
- 6
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 1
Hot, Ferragosto
- SeptemberPartly cloudy10 rainy daysHigh26°Low16°Warm, calmSeptemberPartly cloudy
Best
- High
- 26°
- Low
- 16°
- Precipitation
- 106 mm
- Rainy days
- 10
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm, calm
- OctoberPartly cloudy11 rainy daysHigh21°Low12°Mild, quieterOctoberPartly cloudy
Best
- High
- 21°
- Low
- 12°
- Precipitation
- 113 mm
- Rainy days
- 11
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild, quieter
- NovemberRain13 rainy daysHigh15°Low8°Rain, coolNovemberRain
Mixed
- High
- 15°
- Low
- 8°
- Precipitation
- 170 mm
- Rainy days
- 13
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Rain, cool
- DecemberPartly cloudy10 rainy daysHigh12°Low4°Cool, lightsDecemberPartly cloudy
Mixed
- High
- 12°
- Low
- 4°
- Precipitation
- 129 mm
- Rainy days
- 10
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Cool, lights
Average daily high and low in Rome, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.
Right now in Tivoli
Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.
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- 9°
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- 74%
- Wind
- 16 km/h
- Chance of rain
- 95%
Tivoli
09:37 PM
Monday, November 2
- Today16°8°95%Monday: Rain. High 16°, Low 8°. Chance of rain 95%.
- Tue18°9°3%Tuesday: Rain. High 18°, Low 9°. Chance of rain 3%.
- Wed18°12°5%Wednesday: Cloudy. High 18°, Low 12°. Chance of rain 5%.
- Thu18°12°34%Thursday: Cloudy. High 18°, Low 12°. Chance of rain 34%.
- Fri15°13°43%Friday: Rain. High 15°, Low 13°. Chance of rain 43%.
- Sat16°8°37%Saturday: Fog. High 16°, Low 8°. Chance of rain 37%.
- Sun17°7°38%Sunday: Fog. High 17°, Low 7°. Chance of rain 38%.
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Every year
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Before you go to Tivoli
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Rules for Tivoli, checked
- Non-EU visitors can usually stay up to 90 days in any 180-day period across the Schengen area. Check entry rules on the Italian visa site before you book.Source
- Dial 112 for police, fire or an ambulance anywhere in Italy.
- Cover shoulders and knees before entering churches, including the cathedral in Tivoli.
- Opening hours at Villa d'Este and Hadrian's Villa change by season. Check the official site of each before you travel.
Plan around Tivoli
The base city, with a where-to-stay guide
Read the guideWhere to stay in RomeCompare areas before a Tivoli day
Read the guideLazioThe region around Rome
Read the guideCastelli RomaniWine hill towns south of Rome
Read the guideOrvietoAnother day trip from Rome by train
Read the guideAll of ItalyRegions, rail, entry rules and money
Read the guideTivoli FAQ
Is Tivoli worth visiting from Rome?
Yes for Villa d'Este's fountains and Hadrian's Villa's scale. It is a calmer, greener day than central Rome, and the two main sites fit in a long day.
How do you get from Rome to Tivoli?
By regional train from Roma Tiburtina in roughly 45 to 60 minutes, or by Cotral bus from Ponte Mammolo. Then take a local bus or taxi to Hadrian's Villa.
Can you see Villa d'Este and Hadrian's Villa in one day?
Yes, with an early start. Do Hadrian's Villa in the morning, then the town and Villa d'Este after lunch. Check each site's closing day first.
How long do you need in Tivoli?
Five to seven hours for two sites with transport. Add Villa Gregoriana only if you start early or skip lunch.
Is Tivoli better than Ostia Antica?
Tivoli for gardens and an Imperial villa, Ostia for a ruined Roman port closer to Rome. Both are easy half-day trips, and you can fit one on a free afternoon.