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.

Why you’ll love this…

Visit the fairy-tale villa where popes have come to escape the hustle
Admire the incredible gardens built into the ruins of Emperor Domitian’s
Listen to the audio guide to learn interesting stories about the popes

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

What’s included

Entrance fees
Audio-guided tour
Skip-the-line ticket

What’s not included

Roundtrip transportation
Local guide

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Location

Via Massimo D' Azeglio, Castel Gandolfo, RM, Italy

Meeting point:

Please present your ticket directly at the entrance to the Pontifical Villas on Via Massimo d'Azeglio (Castel Gandolfo, Italy). The entrance of the Pontifical Villas is next to Antico Forno.