Castel Gandolfo Gardens: Pontifical Villas Tour with Lunch

Visit Castel Gandolfo to see the papal palace complex that served over 30 popes. Explore the gardens on an open bus, enter the papal residence, and savor a tasty lunch prepared by the pope's chefs.

Once arriving at Castel Gandolfo, walk to the papal residence to receive an official audio guide. Then, enjoy a ride on the Vatican open bus for an hour around the Barberini Gardens. While you enjoy the fresh air and summer breeze, the staff of the papal residence will prepare your lunch.

Visit the papal apartment for 500 years of history. Walk from the bedroom to the private chapel, from the library to the studio. Look at the balcony from where the popes pronounced the Angelus every Sunday in summer.

Information

Meeting Point: Piazza della Libertà (Castel Gandolfo)
Please report at the meeting point 15 minutes before your activity starts. You can go directly to the entrance of the Pontifical Villas and show your reservation. You will be directed to the cash desks, where the ticket will be delivered to you.

Highlights:
Marvel at the museum collections of the papal palace complex
Enjoy an exclusive lunch in the stunning Barberini Gardens
Understand the holy significance of the Pope's summer residence
Get papal treatment on an audio guided mini bus garden tour
Experience the special atmosphere of Castel Gandolfo

What’s included:
Papal gardens reserved entrance
Papal apartment reserved entrance
Open minibus tour with audioguide
Papal villa audio guide tour
Lunch in the Papal Gardens

What’s not included:
Guided tour
Transportation to Castel Gandolfo

Duration: 5 hours

Important information:
You will have to pass through security.
Please bring a valid ID for children. Children under the age of 6 are free.
Please note that hours and closures may change due to special Religious events.
Unfortunately, the bus is not accessible to motory disabled visitors.
Latecomers will not be admitted.

How to get there:
Take the train from Roma Termini station to Albano, get off at Castel Gandolfo.

Cancellation policy:
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your visit date.