From Rome Castel Gandolfo with entrance to the Papal Palace

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5 to 6 hours (approximately)
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Offered in: English

Crossing the typical landscape of the Roman countryside, you arrive at Castel Gandolfo, located on the western shore of Lake Albano. It is one of the “most beautiful villages in Italy” and is known for having been chosen by the popes as a summer residence, for this reason, here, culture, art, religion and nature come together in a perfect balance.
The territory of the country is included in the Castelli Romani Regional Park and is surrounded by a varied and lush nature but, in addition to this, the main green area of the municipality of Castel Gandolfo is represented by the complex of the Pontifical Villas, an extraterritorial area of the Holy See, which consists of 55 hectares of well-kept Italian gardens overlooking the Roman countryside.
Customers can visit the Papal Palace and take a walk through this wonderful city and if they want they can then have lunch in one of the typical restaurants.

What's Included

Private transportation
Lunch

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Travellers will be picked up at the appointed time at their Hotel and the driver will be waiting for them at reception.

Itinerary

Duration: 5 to 6 hours (approximately)
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    Explore the Papal Palace of Castel Gandolfo on a guided walking tour. Complete your experience with a walk in the Secret Garden and the Moorish Garden. The ticket includes an audio guide available in Italian and English. Arrive at Castel Gandolfo and discover the treasures of the Papal Palace at your own pace. See the palace that served as the Pope's summer residence, designed by the Italian-Swiss architect Carlo Maderno between 1624 and 1626. The first Pope to visit this residence was Urban VIII. Inside the palace there are frescoes by Simone Lagi and Zuccari. Discover the gardens and admire Rome from the terrace.

    2 hours • Admission ticket included
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    Castel Gandolfo

    Crossing the typical landscape of the Roman countryside, you arrive at Castel Gandolfo, located on the western shore of Lake Albano. It is one of the “most beautiful villages in Italy” and is known for having been chosen by the popes as a summer residence, for this reason, here, culture, art, religion and nature come together in a perfect balance. The territory of the country is included in the Castelli Romani Regional Park and is surrounded by a varied and lush nature but, in addition to this, the main green area of the municipality of Castel Gandolfo is represented by the complex of the Pontifical Villas, an extraterritorial area of the Holy See, which consists of 55 hectares of well-kept Italian gardens overlooking the Roman countryside. Customers can visit the Papal Palace and take a walk through this wonderful city and if they want they can then have lunch in one of the typical restaurants.

    2 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • The driver who speaks excellent English will accompany customers inside the Papal Palace and accompany customers for a walk through the streets of the city. The driver will always be available to customers.
  • The tour in the Papal Palace with audio guide lasts 2 hours while the walk through the city and lunch customers will have 1 hour and 30 minutes
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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