Vatican City and Castel Gandolfo
Rome, Italy
10 hours (Approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English and 1 more
Overview
On this Rome day trip, see not only Vatican City but also the summer home of the pope at Castel Gandolfo. You'll start at the Vatican Museums before the majority of the crowds arrive to visit the Sistine Chapel and admire other works of art. Then ride the train out of the city to Castel Gandolfo.
- Stare up in awe at the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel, painted by Michelangelo
- Take a ride on the Vatican train
- Explore the gardens of Castel Gandolfo
- Round-trip transport from Rome provided
What's Included
Pick-up and drop off at hotels inside the Aurelian Walls of Rome
Transportation
English-speaking assistant
Audio guide
Small group tour
Food and drinks
Pick-up and drop off at hotels outside the Aurelian Walls of Rome
Tips
Departure & Return
What To Expect
Itinerary
The Vatican museums represent the most visited museums by tourists traveling in Italy. Precisely for this reason they are almost always super crowded and you need to wait long lines before you can visit them. With this tour you will have the opportunity to see the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel - before they open to the public.
Duration: 3 hours
Admission Ticket Included
Castel Gandolfo , is a town located 25 kilometres (16 mi) southeast of Rome. It is considered one of Italy's most scenic towns.
The Apostolic Palace of Castel Gandolfo served as a summer residence and vacation retreat for the pope, the leader of the Catholic Church. Although the palace is located within the borders of Castel Gandolfo, it has extraterritorial status as one of the properties of the Holy See and is not under Italian jurisdiction. It is now open as a museum.
Duration: 3 hours
Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Infant seats available
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.Learn more about cancellations.
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