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Castel Gandolf, Pope’s summer residence and gardens with Aperitif

About this experience

Escape the hot city of Rome to visit the magnificent summer residence of the popes in Castel Gandolfo on Lake Albano. An unforgettable trip for the beauty of the Lazio countryside and for the unique Castel Gandolfo, the pope's summer retreat. Guests don't have to do anything except enjoy the trip and admire the sights. After the tours, you'll enjoy an excellent lunch with drinks at a the castel restaurant with a lake view. A beautiful, relaxing, and peaceful day.

At a glance

  • Duration: 6 hr

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Castel Gandolf, Pope's summer residence and gardens with Aperitif

Plan your experience

Time on the tour6 hr
Guide languagesEnglish (audio guide), Italian (audio guide), pl (audio guide)

Set aside 6 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.

Before you go

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What is included

  • Private transportation
  • Lunch
  • Castel Gandolfo entrance ticket, villas and garden
  • air conditioning on board
  • pick up and drop off customers at the hotel

Not included

  • is not a guidet tour

Itinerary and highlights

Escape the busy streets of Rome on this private tour to the picturesque papal villas of Castel Gandolfo, the Pope's summer retreat. With round-trip transportation included, there's no need to organize anything—just sit back and enjoy the Italian countryside from your private vehicle. Once you arrive on the papal villas and the botanical gardens, then enjoy some free time to explore the nearby town overlooking Lake Albano. The visit also includes an audioguide and an aperitif with a lake view on the terrace of Castel Gandolfo.

Meeting and pickup information

  • The meeting point is at our office, but it can also be done directly at the clients' hotel both for the outbound and the return.

Languages and tickets

  • English — Audio
  • Italian — Audio
  • pl — Audio
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • Karamba Experience Tour

Accessibility and practical details

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?
The supplier lists a duration of 6 hr.
Which guide languages are listed?
English (audio guide), Italian (audio guide), pl (audio guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Child tickets: age 5–17; Adult tickets: age 18+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.
What is the cancellation policy?
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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