Castel Gandolfo Papal Villas Tour and Tasting

Overlooking the sapphire blue and emerald green waters of Lake Albano, this stunning complex is a great escape from the hustle and bustle of Rome.
Pope Urban VIII ordered the construction of a country home here. The views across the lake and of the surrounding hills are spectacular. Just recently Pope Francis opened a huge portion of these premises to the public.

Enjoy the visit in the Papal Gardens by an ecological open minibus. The audioguide will fill your ears with some high-quality papal trivia as you're being driven around. Find out which pontiff installed a swimming pool, and which one laid low in Castel Gandolfo for months after handing in his resignation.

Enrich your experience by adding the option of visiting the Astronomical Domes of the Papal Palace. Choose a particular combo and enjoy the complete and niche visit.
Enhance your experience with a visit to the Papal Villas by minibus and a delicious porchetta sandwich and glass of wine in Castel Gandolfo.

Meeting Point

Via Massimo D' Azeglio

Via Massimo D' Azeglio, Castel Gandolfo RM, Italy

Please present your reservation directly at the entrance to the Pontifical Villas on Via Massimo d'Azeglio (Castel Gandolfo, Italy)

What's included:

• Delicious porchetta sandwich and glass of wine (if option is selected)
• Entrance ticket to the Astronomical Domes (if option selected)
• Audio-guide in English, French, German, Italian, Russian, Spanish
• Transport by eco-friendly open minibus
• Entrance to the Papal Gardens

Not included:

• Guided tour
• Transportation to Castel Gandolfo
• Food and drinks
• Papal apartments

What to expect:

Duration: 1 hour

Pontifical Villas of Castel Gandolfo

Piazza della Liberta, Castel Gandolfo, 00040

Wander around the Pontifical Villa Gardens by an open minibus with audioguide.

1 hour