Visit the Pope's summer residence on this half-day trip. See the iconic papal gardens on an open bus and explore the rich history inside the grand Apostolic Palace.

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Duration 4 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Skip the line through express security check
Host or greeter: English, Italian, Spanish
Audio guide included: English, Italian, Spanish

Highlights

Feel the presence of history on a half-day trip to the Pope’s summer residence
See the Barberini Gardens and learn about its history thanks to an audio guide
Visit the papal apartments inside the Apostolic Palace in Castel Gandolfo
Examine the portrait gallery showcasing the long line of popes through history
Marvel at the splendour and artistic design of the papal palace apartments

Full description

Take a tour of the Apostolic Palace, stroll through the Barberini Gardens, and walk in the footsteps of the pope himself on this thrilling half-day trip.

After meeting your host near Termini Station, a train will take you to Castel Gandolfo, where you’ll transfer to a comfortable open-roofed bus.

Enjoy the Barberini Gardens for an hour while the audio guide explains the interesting details of the area. You’ll be fascinated by the sense of history and grandeur as you pass through this historical must-see.

Take in the breathtaking views of the picturesque Lake Albano – and be sure to take lots of photos.

From there, you’ll step into the impressive Apostolic Palace, the official residence of the Pope. Take your time to enjoy this world of pure artistic beauty. Visit the luxurious papal apartments, see the gallery of the papal portraits, the extensive Vatican Library, and much more!

An absolute must-do for any visitor to the area.

Includes

Round trip ticket
Audio guide

Tips

Not suitable for

People with mobility impairments
Wheelchair users

Covid-19 precautions

Traveler requirements

You are required to bring and wear a mask
All participants who are over 12 years old must present proof of full vaccination
All participants must also bring a valid form of ID (e.g. passport, driver's license, identity card, student card, etc)
All participants who are over 12 years old must present either proof of full vaccination or proof of a Covid-19 infection within the last 6 months
All participants are required to bring and wear FFP2 masks. Blue surgical masks will not be accepted

Meeting point

Look for your host, who will be holding a sign with the logo of the local partner, in front of the newspaper shop.

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Important information

What to bring

Passport or ID card
Comfortable shoes

Not allowed

Luggage or large bags

Know before you go

All visitors must pass through airport-style security.

Customer reviews

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3.4 /5

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It does not appear in the description of the climb, which is very difficult to do on foot because there is no shuttle service even for people whose state of health justifies it. I have heart surgery and I thought I would never reach the end of the climb to the perched village. It must be reported and a service provided.

May 12, 2022

The experience was negative I had organized for a 7 hour tour and in 1 hour and a half we finished, the guide with the headset, the return ticket I paid for it because waiting for the indicated time nice ticket was too much (3 hours)! Not i really liked it

April 16, 2022

Siempre quise visitar Castel Gandolfo, este programa cubrió mi expectativa. En el pueblito hay pequeños restaurantes que se come bien. Gracias.

June 10, 2022

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Rome: Papal Summer Residence Half-Day Trip

Rome: Papal Summer Residence Half-Day Trip

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