Castelgandolfo Pontifical Villas - Summer Residence of the Pope from Rome

Rome, Italy

6 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Though smaller than the Vatican, the Castelgandolfo Pontifical Villas are a must-visit for anyone interested in the Papacy and the Roman Catholic Church. This private day tour will take you from your hotel in Rome to the villas—south of the city, next to Lago Albano—where you’ll tour the Papal Palace with an audio guide. Then, explore the town of Castelgandolfo’s pretty historic center independently, with time for lunch (own expense).

Leave Rome's crowds behind when you visit to the Pope’s summer residence
Conveniently includes entrance, audio guides, and Rome hotel transfers
Receive your own official blessing from the Pope on parchment
This private tour can be customized to suit your needs and interests

What's Included

Hotel pickup and dropoff
One Papal Blessing on Parchment in English
Private Licensed Expert Tour Guide (upgradable in Private Tour option).
Skip-The-Line entrance Tickets and audioguides to The Pontifical Villas
Air-conditioned, fully insured and licensed legal vehicle with professional English-speaking Driver

Lunch, Food and Drinks
Tipping is not included in our service fees,It is never mandatory although it is always appreciated

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

Departure and Return Point: Your accommodation in Rome

Operating hours
.9:30 am

Itinerary

Pontifical Villas of Castel Gandolfo

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Castel Gandolfo

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Castel Gandolfo

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Giro del lago di Albano (anello) (Pass By)

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
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
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Castelgandolfo is such a lovely...

Simona_C, Aug 2018

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.