Castel Gandolfo Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience Castel Gandolfo. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Castelli Romani Private Day Tour from Rome

• Castel Gandolfo: Papal Apartments and Secret Garden Entry Ticket

• Castel Gandolfo: Pope Summer Residence And Gardens Tour from Rome

• Private Rome Countryside Tour: Lakes, Wine , Food, and Culture

• Castel Gandolfo from Rome: Apostolic Palace Private Tour with Van

It’s free to visit the village of Castel Gandolfo. However, adults must pay an admission fee of €12 for the Castel Gandolfo complex, which gets you access to the Papal Palace and Secret Garden. Children ages 7–18, students under the age of 25, pilgrims, and those affiliated with the church (priests, nuns, novices, and seminarians) enter for €6 each.

Yes, if you're interested in Italian religion, culture, architecture, art, and history, the Castel Gandolfo Complex is absolutely worth visiting, as is the perfectly charming village. Given its location a little outside of Rome, it's easiest to visit Castel Gandolfo on a guided tour that includes all transportation and relevant admission fees.

Per one customer who booked the Castel Gandolfo: Papal Apartments and Secret Garden Entry Ticket, "Excellent service from start to finish. Andrea knew so much of the history and explained it in a way that wasn't like sitting in a classroom but came alive. His choices of locations to visit were the "best of the best"! He was also extremely flexible! It simply couldn't have been better."

Castel Gandolfo is nearly 16 miles (25 kilometers) southeast of Rome. It’s a small town of only a few thousand people best-known as the location of the Apostolic Palace, the longtime summer residence of the Pope that is now converted into a public museum.

The easiest way to get to Castel Gandolfo from Rome using public transportation is to take the train. Trenitalia REG trains serve the Castel Gandolfo train station from Roma Termini (the main train station in Rome) and Ciampino train station (at the Giovan Battista Pastine International Airport).

Yes, it’s free to explore the village of Castel Gandolfo, including much of the lakeshore around the Apostolic Palace. You can take scenic boat tours of Lake Albano, hike the Sentiero del Diavolo around the lake, or explore the town itself. The Barberini Garden, however, does require a ticket purchase.

No, there is no fee to enter the village of Castel Gandolfo. However, you must purchase a ticket to enter the Apostolic Palace of Castel Gandolfo. The palace is some distance from the Vatican, but it is a Vatican Museum and requires an entry ticket or a museum pass.

Yes, there are multiple places to eat in Castel Gandolfo. Many are located outside of the Apostolic Palace’s entrance, adjacent to the train station. There are also a few lakeside restaurants and bars within walking distance of the palace. Most restaurants serve modern Italian and Roman cuisine.

Yes, you can purchase tickets to tour the Apostolic Palace and Secret Garden of Castel Gandolfo. There is an audio guide available. You also may find the security guards to be helpful and informative, offering additional insight into some rooms and pieces of art throughout the palace.

There are tons of things to do when you're done visiting Castel Gandolfo. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in and around Rome:

• Colosseum

• Roman Forum (Foro Romano)

• Sistine Chapel

• Vatican Museums

• Palatine Hill (Palatino)

View Viator's guide to all the best attractions in Rome.