Villa d'Este (Tivoli): special guided tour for the 7th European

Special guided tour at Villa d'Este for the 7th European Historic Gardens Day

On Sunday 26 April 2026 at 11:00 AM Villa d'Este in Tivoli will participate in the 7th European Historic Gardens Day with a themed guided tour connected to the exhibition "Where Heaven Meets Humanity. The Summer Palace of Beijing at Villa d'Este". The event highlights historic gardens as active cultural spaces and encourages comparison between different UNESCO-recognised garden traditions.

The guided tour follows an educational route combining images, scholarly texts and visual displays to explore how two cultures design water, stone and open sky. It is an opportunity to appreciate Villa d'Este's historical, scenic and cultural significance within the network of UNESCO sites.

Practical information

• Date: 26 April 2026
• Tour time: 11:00 AM
• Location: Villa d'Este, Piazza Trento 5, 00019 Tivoli (RM), Italy
• Participation: guided tour free of charge; regular entry ticket required (reductions or exemptions may apply by law)

Visitor tips

• Arrive a few minutes early to purchase tickets and register for the guided tour.
• Check Villa d'Este's official website for concessions, free entries or any schedule updates before you travel.
• Wear comfortable shoes: the route includes outdoor areas with steps and paved paths.
• Bring sun protection or an umbrella depending on the weather.

Attending this guided tour allows you to see Villa d'Este as a designed landscape in dialogue with other world heritage sites such as Beijing's Summer Palace. Always consult official sources for the latest information before visiting.