Castelgandolfo Pontifical Villas - Summer Residence of the Pope from Rome

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Pope Francesco Blessing Parchement — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Castelgandolfo town — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

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).

Included one Papal Blessing on Parchment in English.

Upgradable with Official Licensed Expert Tour Guide (in Private option)

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 (when booked)
Welcoming by private licensed fully-insured air-conditioned comfortable Vehicles

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At a glance

Duration: 6 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–8
Audio guide: German, Russian, English, French, Spanish
Guide: English
Operated by: ItalyBestExcursions

Ages: Infants (0–4 years) · Youth (5–17 years) · Adults (18–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: One Papal Blessing on Parchment in English
Included: Air-conditioned, fully insured and licensed legal vehicle with professional English-speaking Driver
Included: Private Licensed Expert Tour Guide (upgradable in Private Tour option).
Included: Skip-The-Line entrance Tickets and audioguides to The Pontifical Villas
Included: Hotel pickup and dropoff

Not included

Not included: Lunch, Food and Drinks
Not included: Tipping is not included in our service fees,It is never mandatory although it is always appreciated

Itinerary

Pontifical Villas of Castel Gandolfo

2 hours

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.
Stop 2

30 min

The walking passes throught the old medieval centre.
Castel Gandolfo

one hour

Free time for a very good lunch (own expense).
Giro del lago di Albano (anello)

Passing by

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.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Casa Santa Sofia
DoubleTree by Hilton Rome Monti
Massimi City Garden
Room Mate Filippo
Williams Residence
Aberdeen Hotel
Hotel Albergo Santa Chiara
Chroma Pente
Dharma Luxury Hotel & Spa
Best Western Hotel Astrid
Hotel Duca D'Alba
Doria Palace Boutique Hotel

and 978 more pickup points

Departure and Return Point: Your accommodation in Rome

Using your ticket

Departure time: 9:30am
Duration of Tour: 6 hours

When in Italy you can contact our local supplier (+393512187924) by call and by WhatsApp. (we suggest by WhatsApp messages, easily linking to free wifi from hotels, bar/coffee shops, restaurants).

Professional English-speaking Driver gives basic general commentaries from the vehicle. He can’t leave the car to walk around with you.

A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed.

For under 18 years old booked for this tour please provide proof of identity (copy of a document, ecc.). Without them the Clients could be asked to make payment of a full price balancing cash in Euro directly to the driver.

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).

Tipping is not included in our service fees,It is never mandatory although it is always appreciated. Standard gratuities in Europe run between 10% 25% depending on the service received.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

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 (if requested at booking time)
One Infant seat available on request

Options

PRIVATE - NO TOUR GUIDE

This is a Private Tour. Only your group will participate, Included Professional English-speaking Driver and vehicle full time

Included also: Skip-The-Line tickets to Pontifical Villas. Audioguides.

Not Included: Tour Guide.

Pickup included
PRIVATE-INCLUDED TOUR GUIDE

This is a Private Tour. Only your group will participate, Included Professional English-speaking Driver and vehicle full time

Included also: Licensed Local Expert Tour Guide in CastelGandolfo and Pontifical Villas.

Skip-The-Line tickets to Pontifical Villas.

Pickup included