Castelgandolfo Pontifical Villas - Summer Residence of the Pope from Rome
Description
We are immensely pleased to lead to you to visit: • The Pontifical Villas of Castel Gandolfo on your own with audioguides (included) • Then you’ll enjoy the pretty historical centre of Castel Gandolfo town • The scenic view of the Albano Lake • Free time for a very good lunch (own expense). Option with Audioguide or in order to include a local Expert tour guide. Pickup and dropoff will be at your accommodation in Rome. Worry-Free and Safe Private Tour Experience, operated only with: • Expert Professional English-Speaking Drivers • Selected local Expert Licensed Tour Guides (if option selected) • Welcoming by private licensed fully-insured air-conditioned comfortable Vehicles
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Itinerary
The Pontifical Villas of Castel Gandolfo are increasingly accessible to visitors. Following the opening to the public of the Barberini Garden and the inauguration, within the Apostolic Palace, of the Museums of the Gallery of the Portraits of the Pontiffs, now the most private and reserved areas of the papal residence can also be admired and enjoyed by pilgrims and tourists. Many of the exclusive places in the Papal Apartment will be revealed to visitors: from the Bedchamber to the Private Chapel, from the Library to the Study, along a rich exhibition itinerary conceived, arranged and managed by the Vatican Museums. Admission Included.
The walking passes through the old medieval centre.
Free time for a very good lunch (own expense).
Lake of Castel Gandolfo, it lies at the bottom of the ancient Volcano of Lazio, active until 30,000 years ago. The woods that clad the surrounding slopes are an invitation for pleasant and easy hikes.
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Departure and Return Point: Your accommodation in Rome
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Important Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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 (if requested at booking time)
- One Infant seat available on request
Reviews(4)
This was the perfect end to my time in Rome. My driver Giovanni shared so many interesting things about the city on the trip there and back. Francesco provided a wonderful tour of the apostolic palace, the gardens and the town center. Plesant eco bus ride allowed us to see a lot of the gardens. Just enough time at the end to enjoy lunch with a view of Lake Albano and visit some shops before ride back to my hotel. Thanks for a great day!
Dear Jacqueline, What a wonderful review! Thank you for sharing your five-star experience with us. We are incredibly pleased to hear that your tour provided such a memorable conclusion to your visit in Rome. We truly value your positive feedback and kind recommendation. Sincerely, Drita Top Excursions-Italy
Wonderful day & wonderful experience!! Hopefully you get, Giovanni as your guide. He is so knowledgeable & loves sharing the Roman history & culture.
Dear Martha, Thank you very much! Really hope to meet you once again. Grazie Best Regards Drita
The gardens are splendid, rare in Italy to see them so well kept. the apartments are interesting but not exceptional from any point of view, other than the location and the view. the gardens are worth the trip
Beautiful summer residence, the gardens are definitely the heart of this residence that is worth a visit. I recommend the walking tour of the gardens and also the visit to the palace: surely the rooms and the rooms have more appealing than the exhibition setting. I made the ticket online, which I recommend. It is worth the visit at least once in a lifetime.
