Castel Gandolfo Gardens Tour – Pontifical Villas by Minibus

Multiple options

This tour has multiple options, please choose one.

Description

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!

Pic Nic in the Papal Gardens: enjoy a lunch with traditional food products in the garden picnic area.

Highlights

Visit the fairy-tale villa where popes have come to escape the hustle
Tour beautiful gardens built into the ruins of Emperor Domitian’s
Listen to the audio guide to learn peculiar stories about the many popes

What's included

Entrance to the Papal Gardens
Transport by eco-friendly open minibus
Audio-guide in English, French, German, Italian, Russian, Spanish
Hosted Entry
Papal Apartment (if option selected)
Picnic in the Papal Gardens (if option selected)

Not included

Guided tour
Transportation to Castel Gandolfo
Food and drinks

Important information

Not wheelchair accessible
Not stroller accessible
Not suitable for pets
Infants must not sit on laps
Please report at meeting point 15 minutes before your activity starts. Our Touristation Staff will wait you near the stairs of the church that is in the place. Show us your reservation voucher on mobile phone or printed.