Castel Gandolfo Trip Overview
Don’t miss the opportunity to immerse yourself in the life that Popes lived for about 400 years! Overlooking the sapphire blue and emerald green waters of Lake Albano, this stunning complex is a great escape from the hustle and bustle of Rome.
Appointment at Castel Gandolfo for a walking tour of the “green heart” of the Pontifical Villas of Castel Gandolfo. Visitors will be accompanied by a member of the Vatican staff. Enjoy the walk through the botanical and architectural wonders of the Pontifical Villas of Castel Gandolfo.
Just recently Pope Francis opened a huge portion of these premises to the public. So you can spend some time admiring the lush tree-lined gardens and, of course, viewing the remains of Emperor Domitian’s residence.
You can upgrade your walk in the Pontifical Villas with:
The visit of the Papal Apartment, five hundred years of Popes’ history, along a rich exhibition itinerary!
Pic Nic in the Papal Gardens: enjoy a lunch in the garden picnic area!
Additional Info
Duration: 3 hours
Starts: Castel Gandolfo, Italy
Trip Category: Sightseeing Tickets & Passes >> Attraction Tickets
Explore Castel Gandolfo Promoted Experiences
What to Expect When Visiting Castel Gandolfo, Lazio, Italy
Don’t miss the opportunity to immerse yourself in the life that Popes lived for about 400 years! Overlooking the sapphire blue and emerald green waters of Lake Albano, this stunning complex is a great escape from the hustle and bustle of Rome.
Appointment at Castel Gandolfo for a walking tour of the “green heart” of the Pontifical Villas of Castel Gandolfo. Visitors will be accompanied by a member of the Vatican staff. Enjoy the walk through the botanical and architectural wonders of the Pontifical Villas of Castel Gandolfo.
Just recently Pope Francis opened a huge portion of these premises to the public. So you can spend some time admiring the lush tree-lined gardens and, of course, viewing the remains of Emperor Domitian’s residence.
You can upgrade your walk in the Pontifical Villas with:
The visit of the Papal Apartment, five hundred years of Popes’ history, along a rich exhibition itinerary!
Pic Nic in the Papal Gardens: enjoy a lunch in the garden picnic area!
Visit: Pontifical Villas of Castel Gandolfo, 00040 Castel Gandolfo Italy
Walk through the botanical and architectural wonders of the Pontifical Villas of Castel Gandolfo, visitors will be accompanied by a member of the Vatican staff. Enjoy a lunch in the garden picnic area, you’ll have a porchetta or vegetarian sandwich to enjoy, bottled water, a wine or beer and typical wine biscuits.
Duration: 2 hours
Visit: Papal Palace of Castel Gandolfo, Piazza della Libertà, 00073 Castel Gandolfo RM, Italy
Combine your walk in the Pontifical Villas of Castel Gandolfo, accompanied by a member of the Vatican staff with Popes’ Summer Residence entrance with audioguide. Visit the fantastic Papal Apartment with five hundred years of history of the Popes, along a rich exhibition itinerary! Wander around from the bedroom to the private chapel and from the library to the studio. Look at the balcony from where the Popes pronounced the Angelus every summer Sunday.
Duration: 1 hour
