Castel Gandolfo Papal Apartments and Secret Garden Admission

Free cancellation

Place: Rome

Duration: 2 hours

Language: English, Italian, French, Spanish, German, Portuguese, Russian

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Do this because

Visit the Papal Palace, the former exclusive residence of the Pope
Understand the holy significance of the summer residence of the Pope
Enjoy the sparkling waters and lush countryside of Castel Gandolfo

What to expect

Travel along the dreamy Italian countryside, far from the hustle and bustle of Rome -a true treasure chest of art and history. Visit the picturesque village of Castel Gandolfo, perched on the sapphire blue waters of Lake Albano, developed around the Pope's Summer Palace.

Let a Vatican staff member accompany you on a walking tour of the Secret Garden and visit the Papal Apartment with audio guide so you can immerse yourself in 500 years of history. Wander from bedroom to private chapel, from library to study, and look at the balcony from where the Popes said the Angelus every summer Sunday. Lastly, you'll immerse yourself in this treasure chest on the outskirts of Rome where you'll follow in the footsteps of the Popes in the 7 rooms and summer offices inside the Palace.

Important to know

Know in advance:

Smartphone tickets accepted
Take the train from Roma Termini Station to Albano, get off at Castel Gandolfo
You need to head to the ticketing desk inside the Villa, after passing the security check located in Piazza della Libertà - Castel Gandolfo

What’s included

Entrance fees

Skip-the-line tickets

What’s not included

Guided tour

Transportation

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Location

Piazza della Libertà, 00073 Castel Gandolfo, RM, Italy

Meeting point:

Piazza della Libertà (Castel Gandolfo) Please report at the meeting point 15 minutes before your activity starts. You can go directly to the entrance of the Pontifical Villas and show your reservation. You will be directed to the cash desks, where the ticket will be delivered to you.