Castel Gandolfo Trip Overview
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.
Pope Urban VIII ordered the construction of a country home here. The views across the lake and of the surrounding hills are spectacular. Just recently Pope Francis opened a huge portion of these premises to the public.
Enjoy the visit in the Papal Gardens by an ecological open minibus. The audioguide will fill your ears with some high-quality papal trivia as you’re being driven around. Find out which pontiff installed a swimming pool, and which one laid low in Castel Gandolfo for months after handing in his resignation.
You can upgrade your minibus tour in the Pontifical Villas with:
The Papal Apartment visit: five hundred years of Popes’ history, along a rich exhibition itinerary!
Lunch in the Papal Gardens: enjoy a lunch with traditional food products in the garden picnic area.
Additional Info
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Starts: Castel Gandolfo, Italy
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Castel Gandolfo, Lazio, Italy
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.
Pope Urban VIII ordered the construction of a country home here. The views across the lake and of the surrounding hills are spectacular. Just recently Pope Francis opened a huge portion of these premises to the public.
Enjoy the visit in the Papal Gardens by an ecological open minibus. The audioguide will fill your ears with some high-quality papal trivia as you’re being driven around. Find out which pontiff installed a swimming pool, and which one laid low in Castel Gandolfo for months after handing in his resignation.
You can upgrade your minibus tour in the Pontifical Villas with:
The Papal Apartment visit: five hundred years of Popes’ history, along a rich exhibition itinerary!
Lunch in the Papal Gardens: enjoy a lunch with traditional food products in the garden picnic area.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Pontifical Villas of Castel Gandolfo, 00040 Castel Gandolfo Italy
Wander around the Pontifical Villa Gardens by an open minibus with audioguide. Enjoy lunch in the garden’s picnic area, you’ll have a porchetta or vegetarian sandwich to enjoy, bottled water or wine and typical wine biscuits.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Palazzo Pontificio, Piazza della Liberta, 00120 Castel Gandolfo Italy
After the Pontifical Villa Gardens tour by an open minibus with audioguide, visit the Papal Apartment, with five hundred years of history of the Popes, along a rich exhibition itinerary!
Duration: 1 hour
