Pontifical Villas of Castel Gandolfo Tour

Did you know that Castel Gandolfo is famous for being the Pope's summer residence? With your ticket, you'll be able to tour the gardens and rooms of these pontifical villas belonging to the Vatican.

Tour Options

When booking, you can choose between the following options:

Papal Palace & Secret Garden Ticket

At the indicated time, you'll be able to enter the Castel Gandolfo Palace in Piazza della Libertà with your ticket. This includes access to the Secret Garden, as well as the Apostolic Palace. You'll visit different rooms such as the throne room, the hall of the Swiss guard, the astronomical observatory, and the gallery of Benedict XIV. Also, you'll see the balcony from where the Popes prayed the Angelus during summer. The visit lasts one hour and does not include a guide or an audio guide.

Castel Gandolfo Pontifical Villas Tour

For a more comprehensive visit, we'll meet in Piazza della Libertà and travel through the expansive gardens of the papal villas, covering 55 hectares (135 acres). You'll learn about the Roman villa of Emperor Domitian with an audio guide in English. The tour includes stops at areas of historical interest, like the Villa Barberini, the Garden of the Moor, and the Villa Cybo. After an hour, we'll return to the starting point.