Castel Gandolfo Full Experience
Immerse yourself in the 55-hectare Papal Gardens aboard an eco-friendly minibus, with an audio guide unveiling hidden fountains, ancient trees, and panoramic lake views.
Explore the ruins of Emperor Domitian and stumble upon surprising papal curiosities—from ancient swimming pools to private papal retreats.
Step into the Papal Apartments and trace 500 years of legacy, from sacred chapels to the iconic Angelus balcony.
Unlock the gates to the exclusive Secret Garden and summer offices—normally off-limits to the public.
Climb to the Vatican Observatory and witness working telescopes inside the papal domes—open to visitors for the first time in 90 years.
Discover how popes studied the cosmos, in a place where faith and science blend under the same sky.
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Castel Gandolfo Full Experience
What's included in Castel Gandolfo Full Experience
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Pontifical Villas of Castel Gandolfo
Pontificial Villas
Inclusions
- Secret Garden entry ticket
- Comfortable open minibus tour that is eco-friendly
- Informative audio guide to enhance your experience in the Papal Villa
- Entrance to the Pontifical Villas
- Entrance ticket to the Astronomical Domes
- Papal Apartments entry ticket
- Food and Drinks
- Transfer from/to Castel Gandolfo
- Guided Tour
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Pontifical Villas of Castel Gandolfo
