Castelgandolfo Pontifical Villas – Summer Residence of the Pope from Rome

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Castelgandolfo Pontifical Villas – Summer Residence of the Pope from Rome
Castelgandolfo Pontifical Villas – Summer Residence of the Pope from Rome
Castelgandolfo Pontifical Villas – Summer Residence of the Pope from Rome
Castelgandolfo Pontifical Villas – Summer Residence of the Pope from Rome
Castelgandolfo Pontifical Villas – Summer Residence of the Pope from Rome
Castelgandolfo Pontifical Villas – Summer Residence of the Pope from Rome
Castelgandolfo Pontifical Villas – Summer Residence of the Pope from Rome
Description
Though smaller, and with far less art, the Castelgandolfo Pontifical Villas are a feasible alternative to the Vatican for travelers who would like to avoid Rome’s crowds. This tour takes you from your hotel in Rome to the villas—located about an hour south of the city next to Lago Albano—saving you the trouble of navigation. Take a tour of the Papal Palace’s gardens, portrait museum, and library with an audio guide, then explore the town of Castelgandolfo’s pretty historic center. Plus, you’ll get your very own Papal blessing on parchment.
  • Skip the crowded Vatican for a visit to the Pope’s summer residence
  • Spend a day outside of the bustle of Rome at gardens and villas next to a lake
  • Receive a papal blessing on parchment at the end of your tour
  • Includes entrance fees, audio guides, and pickup and drop-off from your hotel in Rome
  • One Papal Blessing on Parchment in English
  • Air-conditioned, fully insured and licensed legal vehicle with professional English-speaking Driver
  • Private Licensed Expert Tour Guide (upgradable in Private Tour option).
  • Skip-The-Line entrance Tickets and audioguides to The Pontifical Villas
  • Hotel pickup and dropoff

Departure Point

Traveler pickup is offered
Departure Point: Your accommodation in Rome
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.

Departure Time

9:30 AM
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • 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
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews for Castelgandolfo Pontifical Villas – Summer Residence of the Pope from Rome
Castelgandolfo is such a lovely...
Simona_C

Castelgandolfo is such a lovely scenic town which overlooks Lake Albano. The town has a main square which has cafes and shops and souvenirs. it is very pretty and highly recommend a visit. It's a great escape to spend some quiet time away from the flock of tourists in central Rome. Within this town is the Apostolic Palace of Castel Gandolfo where portraits of historical popes are beautifully presented, along with the amazing garments that they wore. The only disappointment was that the Barberini Gardens the natural botanical garden was closed, so don't go on a Wednesday! Sadly the driver did not inform us. You also have to remind the driver to give you your pope parchment but they were so lovely to have gone to the trouble to post it and we eventually received it. Please note that this was only for a chaperone service and nothing more. The driver was polite and it was a very comfortable mode of transport to get to the town. Overall a beautiful quiet town worth the visit.

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