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Free cancellation available
Price is £20 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

    • Visit the Papal Palace, the residence of the Pope
    • Visit the summer residence of the Pope
    • Venture out into the lush gardens of Villa Barberini
    • Enjoy the lush countryside of Castel Gandolfo
    • Enjoy the audioguide inside the residence of the Pope

Activity location

  • Castel Gandolfo RM, Italy
    • Piazza della Libertà
    • 00040, Castel Gandolfo, Lazio, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Castel Gandolfo RM, Italy
    • 12 Piazza della Libertà
    • 00040, Castel Gandolfo, Lazio, Italy

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Castel Gandolfo: Papal Apartments and Secret Garden Ticket

  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
Price details
£20.03 x 2 Adults£40.06
Total
Price is £40.06

Astronomical Domes and Secret Garden of Castel Gandolfo

  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
Price details
£28.37 x 2 Adults£56.74
Total
Price is £56.74

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Secret Garden entry ticket
  • Inclusions
    Papal Apartments entry ticket
  • Inclusions
    Entrance ticket to the Astronomical Domes (if option selected)
  • Exclusions
    Food and Drinks
  • Exclusions
    Guided tour
  • Exclusions
    Audioguide
  • Exclusions
    Transport to Castel Gandolfo

Know before you book

    • Report at the meeting point at least 15 minutes before the timeslot selected with your electronic or printed voucher.
    • This activity is not suitable for wheelchair users and people with mobility impairments
    • 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.
    • The Astronomical Domes are not suitable for people with vertigo
    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
    • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

What you can expect

  • Visit Castel Gandolfo to see the Papal Palace complex, which has served over 30 popes. Skip the lines and enjoy the Secret Garden, allowing you to connect with nature at your own pace.

    Escape the vibrant bustle of Rome and journey to the idyllic Italian countryside. Await you the sapphire waters of Lake Albano, cradling the picturesque village of Castel Gandolfo. This historic gem grew around the Pope's summer residence, a true treasure chest brimming with art and history.

    Step back in time within the Papal Apartments. Explore 500 years of history as you wander through the Pope's private sanctuary. Imagine quiet moments in the library, reflection in the private chapel, and the view from the balcony where the Angelus resonated every summer Sunday.

    Gain exclusive access to the Secret Garden. Immerse yourself in this haven, a hidden gem within the Papal Palace grounds.

    Explore the heart of the residence – the Pope's summer offices. Delve into seven unique rooms, each whispering tales of papal history.

    Enrich your experience by adding the option of visiting the Astronomical Domes of the Papal Palace. Choose a particular combo and enjoy the complete and niche visit.

Location

Activity location

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    Castel Gandolfo RM, Italy
    • Piazza della Libertà
    • 00040, Castel Gandolfo, Lazio, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Castel Gandolfo RM, Italy
    • 12 Piazza della Libertà
    • 00040, Castel Gandolfo, Lazio, Italy