Booking fee
The booking fee includes the costs of booking your tickets such as charges for payment processing. It also covers the provision of our customer care center for processing your order, and all charges imposed by our suppliers.
* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Escape the hustle and bustle of Rome as you journey through the enchanting Italian countryside, a true treasure trove of art and history. Visit the picturesque village of Castel Gandolfo, overlooking the blue waters of Lake Albano, and developed around the Pope’s Summer Palace.
Join a Vatican staff member for a guided walking tour of the Secret Garden. Then, step inside the Papal Apartments and immerse yourself in 500 years of history. Wander through the bedroom, private chapel, library, and study, and gaze upon the balcony where the Pope traditionally delivers the Angelus every summer Sunday.
Delve deeper into this historic treasure on the outskirts of Rome as you explore the seven rooms and summer offices within the Palace, following in the footsteps of the Popes.
Enhance your experience by adding a visit to the Astronomical Domes of the Papal Palace. Choose a special combo to enjoy a complete and unique tour.
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Entrance ticket to the Astronomical Domes (if option selected)
Secret Garden entry ticket
Papal Apartments entry ticket
Food and Drinks
Guided tour
Transportation to Castel Gandolfo
Audioguide
Departure Point
Pontifical Villas of Castel Gandolfo, Castel Gandolfo, Italy
Pontifical Villas of Castel Gandolfo, Castel Gandolfo, Italy Let a Vatican staff member accompany you on a walking tour of the Secret Garden 60 minutes
Piazza della Libertà, 00073 Castel Gandolfo RM, Italy Visit the Papal Apartment on your own and immerse yourself in 500 years of history. Wander from bedroom to private chapel, from library to study. Look at the balcony from where the Popes said the Angelus every summer Sunday.
60 minutes
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Head to the ticketing desk inside the Villa, after passing the security check located in Piazza della Libertà 12- Castel Gandolfo.
No need to print the tickets: just show the tickets the Touristation Staff will send by email or whatsapp/imessage
ID required
Please note that the option with the visit of the Astronomical Domes of the Papal Palace is not suitable for children under 7 years old, for safety reasons.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
Franchini1956
10 Oct 2022
Molto belle. La passeggiata non è lunga ne impegnativa, la persona che deve però verificare le possibilità dei componenti della comitiva per evitare che si rimanga troppo indietro. Molto belle
Owen_B
02 Oct 2022
Spurious address given to meet up with guide. Nobody showed. Had to straighten out with pontifical office on our own #-$@((&
153adeam
24 Aug 2022
Passeggiata magnifica! Ogni passo, una scoperta nelle Ville pontificie.
Ho passato una giornata bellissima. Grazie alla Touristation per avermi consigliato questo rour"insolito" e strepitoso
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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