About this experience
We are immensely pleased to lead to you to visit:
• The Pontifical Villas of Castel Gandolfo on your own with audioguides (included)
• Then you’ll enjoy the pretty historical centre of Castel Gandolfo town
• The scenic view of the Albano Lake
• Free time for a very good lunch (own expense).
Upgradable with Licensed Expert Tour Guide (if option selected)
Pickup and dropoff will be at your accommodation in Rome.
Worry-Free and Safe Private Tour Experience, operated only with:
• Expert Professional English-Speaking Drivers
• Selected local Expert Licensed Tour Guides (when booked)
• Welcoming by private licensed fully-insured air-conditioned comfortable Vehicles
At a glance
- Duration: 6 hr
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 6 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Compare the available options before choosing: their itinerary, inclusions and pickup arrangements can differ. Check the price for your date and whole group.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What is included
- Air-conditioned, fully insured and licensed legal vehicle with professional English-speaking Driver
- Skip-The-Line entrance Tickets and audioguides to The Pontifical Villas
- Hotel pickup and dropoff
- Private Licensed Expert Tour Guide (if option selected).
Not included
- Lunch, Food and Drinks
- Tipping is not included in our service fees,It is never mandatory although it is always appreciated
Itinerary and highlights
The Pontifical Villas of Castel Gandolfo are increasingly accessible to visitors. Following the opening to the public of the Barberini Garden and the inauguration, within the Apostolic Palace, of the Museums of the Gallery of the Portraits of the Pontiffs, now the most private and reserved areas of the papal residence can also be admired and enjoyed by pilgrims and tourists. Many of the exclusive places in the Papal Apartment will be revealed to visitors: from the Bedchamber to the Private Chapel, from the Library to the Study, along a rich exhibition itinerary conceived, arranged and managed by the Vatican Museums.
Admission Included.
The walking passes throught the old medieval centre.
Free time for a very good lunch (own expense).
Lake of Castel Gandolfo, it lies at the bottom of the ancient Volcano of Lazio, active until 30,000 years ago. The woods that clad the surrounding slopes are an invitation for pleasant and easy hikes.
Meeting and pickup information
- Departure and Return Point: Your accommodation in Rome In Shared Tour Option only: Your Driver may make a few stops (usually 2/3 stops) along the way to pick up, or drop off, fellow passengers. This means that your Driver could arrive within 15-30 minutes of your scheduled pickup time.
Languages and tickets
- German — Audio
- ru — Audio
- English — Audio
- English — Guide
- French — Audio
- Spanish — Audio
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- UrbExcursions
Accessibility and practical details
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Air-conditioned, fully insured and licensed legal vehicle with professional English Speaking Driver
- On Sunday and Religious Festivity the Pontifical Villas are closed.
- Option Private Tour: This is a private Tour. Only your group will participate and it can be modified and/or customized (if requested at booking time)
- One Infant seat available on request
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Questions about this experience
How long is this experience?
What are the pickup arrangements?
In Shared Tour Option only: Your Driver may make a few stops (usually 2/3 stops) along the way to pick up, or drop off, fellow passengers. This means that your Driver could arrive within 15-30 minutes of your scheduled pickup time.
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What ticket format is listed?
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