Pontifical Villas of Castelgandolfo: Explore the Summer Residence of the Pope in Rome

Experience the Pontifical Villas of Castelgandolfo, the summer residence of the Pope in Rome. Explore the villas, visit the historical center of Castel Gandolfo, and enjoy the scenic view of Albano Lake.

Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
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…
What's Included
  • Private Licensed Expert Tour Guide (if option selected)
  • Air-conditioned, fully insured and licensed legal vehicle with professional English-speaking Driver
  • Skip-The-Line entrance Tickets and audioguides to The Pontifical Villas
  • Hotel pickup and dropoff
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 delighted to invite you to explore:
• The Pontifical Villas of Castel Gandolfo at your own pace with included audioguides
• The charming historical center of Castel Gandolfo town
• The breathtaking view of Albano Lake
• Free time to enjoy a delicious lunch (at your own expense).
Choose the option with an Audioguide or include a local Expert tour…

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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Jacqueline_m
Nov 4, 2025
This was the perfect end... - This was the perfect end to my time in Rome. My driver Giovanni shared so many interesting things about the city on the trip there and back. Francesco provided a wonderful tour of the apostolic palace, the gardens and the town center. Plesant eco bus ride allowed us to see a lot of the gardens. Just enough time at the end to enjoy lunch with a view of Lake Albano and visit some shops before ride back to my hotel. Thanks for a great day!
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Martha_h
Sep 22, 2024
Pope’s Summer Villa - Not To Be Missed - Wonderful day & wonderful experience!! Hopefully you get, Giovanni as your guide. He is so knowledgeable & loves sharing the Roman history & culture.
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Nicolass208
Aug 4, 2023
beautiful gardens around the Vatican residences - The gardens are splendid, rare in Italy to see them so well kept. the apartments are interesting but not exceptional from any point of view, other than the location and the view. the gardens are worth the trip
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195gloriar
Jan 12, 2022
Great visit combo gardens + palace - Beautiful summer residence, the gardens are definitely the heart of this residence that is worth a visit. I recommend the walking tour of the gardens and also the visit to the palace: surely the rooms and the rooms have more appealing than the exhibition setting. I made the ticket online, which I recommend. It is worth the visit at least once in a lifetime.
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From $290
up to 8 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).