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

Join this 6-hour tour to the Castelgandolfo Pontifical Villas—the Summer Residence of His Holiness, Pope Francis. Professional guides will be delighted to show you every corner of this serene hideaway nestled in the hills outside Rome. Along with the majestic villa, your journey will also take you through quaint streets and views of Albano Lake. After indulging in delicious Italian cuisine, cap off your experience by receiving an exclusive Papal Blessing written in English parchment.

Visit the Castel Gandolfo Pontifical villas
Revel in the scenic view of the Albano Lake
Get skip-the-line entrance tickets to the villas
Hotel pickup and drop-off in an air-conditioned vehicle

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 In Shared Tour Option only: Your Driver may make a few stops (usually 2/3 stops) along the way to pick up, or drop off, fellow passengers. This means that your Driver could arrive within 15-30 minutes of your scheduled pickup time.

Operating hours
.9:30 am

Itinerary

Pontifical Villas of Castel Gandolfo

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Castel Gandolfo

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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

Albano Laziale

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

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 (even while on tour)
Option Shared Tour: Solution with a lower price dedicated to travelers sharing the vehicle with a small group (up to 8 people per vehicle). Not customizable. It is not possible to include attractions tickets purchased by your own
One Infant seat available on request
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate