Pontifical Villas of Castel Gandolfo Tour: Explore the Summer Residence of the Pope

Embark on a tour of the Pontifical Villas of Castel Gandolfo, the summer residence of the Pope. Explore the stunning villas, visit the historical center of Castel Gandolfo, and enjoy breathtaking views of Albano Lake.

Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Pontifical Villas of Castel Gandolfo - The Pontifical Villas of Castel Gandolfo are increasingly accessible to visitors. Following the opening to the public of the Barberini Garden and the inauguration, within the Apostolic Palace, of the Museums of the Gallery of the Portraits of the Pontiffs, now the most private and reserved areas of the papal residence can also be admired and enjoyed by pilgrims and tourists. Many of the exclusive places in the Papal Apartment will be revealed to visitors: from the Bedchamber to the Private Chapel, from the Library to the Study, along a rich exhibition itinerary conceived, arranged and managed by the Vatican Museums.
    Admission Included.
What's Included
  • Receive a Papal Blessing on Parchment in English
  • Travel comfortably in a fully insured, air-conditioned vehicle with a professional English-speaking driver
  • Experience the tour with a Private Licensed Expert Tour Guide (option to upgrade on Private Tours)
  • Enjoy Skip-The-Line access and audioguides for The Pontifical Villas
  • Convenient hotel pickup and dropoff included
What's Not Included
  • Lunch, Food and Drinks
  • Tipping is not included in our service fees,It is never mandatory although it is always appreciated
Additional Information

We are immensely pleased to lead to you to visit:
• The Pontifical Villas of Castel Gandolfo on your own with audioguides (included)
• Then you’ll enjoy the pretty historical centre of Castel Gandolfo town
• The scenic view of the Albano Lake
• Free time for a very good lunch (own expense).
Included one Papal Blessing on Parchment in English.
Upgradable with Official Licensed Expert Tour Guide (in Private option)
Pickup and dropoff will be at your accommodation in Rome.

Worry-Free and Safe Private Tour Experience, operated only with:
• Expert Professional English-Speaking Drivers
• Selected local Expert Licensed Tour Guides (when booked)
• Welcoming by private licensed fully-insured air-conditioned comfortable Vehicles

  • Included one Papal Blessing on Parchment in English
  • Air-conditioned, fully insured and licensed legal vehicle with professional English Speaking Driver
  • On Sunday and Religious Festivity the Pontifical Villas are closed.
  • Option Private Tour: This is a private Tour. Only your group will participate and it can be modified and/or customized (if requested at booking time)
  • One Infant seat available on request
Location
Pontifical Villas of Castel Gandolfo
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Simona_c
Aug 16, 2018
Castelgandolfo is such a lovely... - <p>Castelgandolfo is such a lovely scenic town which overlooks Lake Albano. The town has a main square which has cafes and shops and souvenirs. it is very pretty and highly recommend a visit. It's a great escape to spend some quiet time away from the flock of tourists in central Rome. Within this town is the Apostolic Palace of Castel Gandolfo where portraits of historical popes are beautifully presented, along with the amazing garments that they wore. The only disappointment was that the Barberini Gardens the natural botanical garden was closed, so don't go on a Wednesday! Sadly the driver did not inform us. You also have to remind the driver to give you your pope parchment but they were so lovely to have gone to the trouble to post it and we eventually received it. Please note that this was only for a chaperone service and nothing more. The driver was polite and it was a very comfortable mode of transport to get to the town. Overall a beautiful quiet town worth the visit.</p>
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