Castel Gandolfo: Papal Apartments and Secret Garden Entry Ticket
Description
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.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Let a Vatican staff member accompany you on a walking tour of the Secret Garden
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.
Highlights
What's included
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- 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.
Reviews(37)
I was very annoyed. I paid €24 for my ticket and still had to stand in line at the counter with other visitors who did not have a ticket yet to exchange my ticket. On-site, the entrance only costs half, so I paid €12 for NOTHING!!! I will definitely never book anything through Tripadvisor again! The garden is absolutely not worth seeing, and I expected more from the palace as well.
Very interesting self-guided tour. And the small town itself is lovely and a short train ride from Rome. Well worth the visit.
Pontifical Palace in the heart of the Castelli Romani, the views of the landscape from the garden and windows are indescribable. The palace museum beautiful but nothing exceptional. I recommend going there in broad daylight to enjoy the view of the ponorama.
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Castel Gandolfo is the summer residence of the popes since many years. It has beautiful gardens and easily reachable by train from Roma Termini
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The indications were not very clear during the visits. What directions? what time allocated for the visit? Customer Service is not up to the task of guiding us
Cher Martin, Nous vous remercions sincèrement d’avoir pris le temps de partager votre expérience avec nous. Nous sommes désolés d’apprendre que notre service n’a pas répondu à vos attentes et souhaitons profiter de cette occasion pour clarifier certains points. Chez Touristation, la satisfaction de nos clients est notre priorité absolue et nous apprécions grandement les retours constructifs, qui nous aident à améliorer continuellement nos services. Nous restons toujours à votre disposition pour toute assistance. Si vous avez d’autres questions ou souhaitez nous fournir davantage de détails, n’hésitez pas à nous contacter par e-mail à l’adresse info@touristation.it . Nous apprécions votre retour et espérons avoir l’opportunité de mieux vous servir à l’avenir. Cordialement, Service Clientèle Touristation
Beautiful visit to the Papal Palace and Secret Garden. We stayed there with my husband recently, 12 euros ticket really well spent. The place is elegant, not overly opulent nor overly lavish. The garden is well-kept and rich in plants and greenery. We were both 100% satisfied with it. Beautiful then the view that you can admire all around.
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I recommend I recommend I recommend Nice experience at Roman castles Agency is very prepared and specialized in these tours
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Visit to the papal villas with attached gardens. Hidden area in Castel Gandolfo, the place where the Pope spends his holidays. Realistic rooms well frescoed and with tapestries.
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I loved this self-paced tour of Castel Gandolfo and the Papal Palace. It was so historical and fun. I learned a lot about the popes as well as the astronomical tower/telescope.
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This is a very beautiful place in a spectacular landscape. The palace is full of amazing art and historical pieces. It is mostly silent which lends to the feeling like you must whisper. The guards outside were very friendly and helpful to my mother who walks with a cane and gave her a ride in the golf cart to the secret garden.
Dear Lana, Thank you so much for sharing your feedback with us! We are delighted to hear that you had a positive experience, and we truly look forward to welcome you back in the future. Best regards, Touristation Customer Service