
A Walk in the Pontifical Gardens of Castel Gandolfo
Benefit: Hosted Entry to the Papal Gardens (Booking Required)
Regular Price: Adult USD 30.40; Child USD 15.81

Attraction Highlights
- Visit the fairy-tale villa where popes have come to escape the hustle and bustle of the Vatican since the 17th century
- Enjoy the tour with host in this residence
- Relax in the gardens pampered by its timeless plants and evergreen trees
- Admire the ruins of Emperor Domitian’s own 2,000 year-old country residence
- Escape from the hustle and bustle of Rome
Benefit:
Hosted Entry to the Papal Gardens (Booking Required)

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Important Notes
All participants who are over 12 years old must present one of the following
Address | Piazza della Libertà, 12, Castel Gandolfo |
Collection Information | Bookings are essential. Please book 48 hours in advance to avoid disappointment here For all attractions requiring pre-booking, check our reservations information here After pre-booking, you will receive a voucher once your booking is confirmed. Please present your voucher to the staff at the advised meeting point on the day of your visit. If no voucher is provided then you will not be allowed to enter. Strictly no cancellations or amendments once the booking is confirmed |
Phone | +39 349 6966958 |
Email: | [email protected] |
Work Hours | Saturday & Sunday at 10:30am/11:30am/12:30pm/1:30pm/2:30pm |
Closed Days | Monday-Friday plus 1 Jan, 6 Jan, 11 Feb, 19 Mar, 17 Apr, 29 Jun, 15 Aug, 1 Nov, 25 Dec, 26 Dec |
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What to expect
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.
Meet at Castel Gandolfo for a walking tour of the "green heart" of the Pontifical Villas of Castel Gandolfo. Visitors will be accompanied by a member of the Vatican staff. Enjoy the walk through the botanical and architectural wonders of the Pontifical Villas of Castel Gandolfo.
Things to look out for
The Pontifical Villas of Castel Gandolfo comprise about 55 hectares (11 more than Vatican City) of which 30 make up a garden while 25 are used for farming. The latter is carried out with full regard for the aesthetics proper to countryside gardening. The entire papal residence enjoys all the privileges of extraterritoriality.
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Important Notes
All participants who are over 12 years old must present one of the following