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A formal garden with geometrically shaped hedges and a central pathway. 1
A classical garden with statues, a fountain, and neatly trimmed hedges. 2
A fountain with a tiered design in a park with tall trees and well-manicured bushes. 3
A stone staircase with a coat of arms, surrounded by neatly trimmed hedges and potted plants. 4
A formal garden with geometric hedges, a central water feature, and a stone wall. 5
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Overview

    • Visit the fairy-tale villa where popes escape
    • Relax in the gardens pampered by its timeless plants
    • Tour beautiful gardens built into the roman ruins
    • Listen to the audio guide to learn stories about the Popes
    • Discover the gardens of the summer residence of the Pope

Activity location

  • Piazza della Libertà, 00040 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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What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Eco-friendly transport
  • Inclusions
    Audio-guided tour of the Papal Villa in eco-friendly transport (English, French, German, Italian)
  • Inclusions
    Entrance ticket to the Astronomical Domes (if option selected)
  • Exclusions
    Guided tour
  • Exclusions
    Transport to Castel Gandolfo
  • Exclusions
    Food and drinks
  • Exclusions
    Papal apartments access

Know before you book

    • This is not the ticket please report at the meeting point to collect your entrance ticket according to your selected option.
    • ID required
    • This activity is not suitable for wheelchair users and people with mobile impairments
    • 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

  • Explore the 55-hectare gardens of the Papal Palace of Castel Gandolfo by open minibus. Listen to the audio guide as you roam the gardens to learn all their secrets.

    Meet your greeter in the Palazzo before starting your tour. Climb aboard the eco-friendly minibus to discover the Castel Gandolfo gardens. See tree-lined avenues, flowers, fountains, and statues. Admire views of the sapphire blue and emerald green waters of Lake Albano.

    Take in the remains of Emperor Domitian's residence. Find out all there is to know about the Popes, including which pontiff installed a swimming pool and which one laid low in Castel Gandolfo for months after handing in his resignation.

Location

Activity location

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    Piazza della Libertà, 00040 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