Pope’s Summer Residence Guided Tour with Lunch

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Many tourists know the importance of visiting the Vatican City. However, few of them know that you can also visit the Pope's summer residence during your trip to Rome, 25 km away from the city. Specifically, this tour will take you to the town of Castel Gandolfo, the Barberini Gardens and the Apostolic Papal Palace with its breathtaking view of Lake Albano.

You will also have an audio guide at your disposal during the whole tour so that you won't miss any detail of your surroundings. The tour leader will pick you up at the meeting point and accompany you to the train that will take you to Castel Gandolfo and, at the end of the tour, back to Rome.

  • Visit the Pope's summer residence and its surroundings with an audio guide.
  • Return train journey from Rome and back
  • Accompaniment by the tour leader for your convenience

What’s included

  • Entrance to the papal residence and gardens
  • Audio guide for the papal palace and gardens
  • Return train transfer
  • Accompaniment by a tour leader during the transfer

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Step by Step

25 km from Rome is the town of Castel Gandolfo where you can visit the exclusive Papal Palace and the Barberini Gardens . You will have an audio guide throughout the visit so that you can learn the most interesting facts about the different Popes who have spent their summers there and all their anecdotes.

The return trip from the Roman capital to the papal villa is included, so you don't have to worry about organising anything. The tour leader will pick you up in Rome at a meeting point and escort you to the train that will take you to Castel Gandolfo.

Inside the Papal Palace you will be able to admire various works of art and objects of great value. Among the creations is a portrait of the current Pope with which you can have your photo taken and keep as a souvenir.

You can learn all the secrets of Castel Gandolfo thanks to the audio guide included with your visit.

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4.8
· 466 Reviews
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    Isabella
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    Excellent price for all it offers, recommended
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    Vega
    4
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    All good
  • L
    Luna
    5
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    Well worth the trip, the food was amazing and the experience was amazing!
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    Olivia
    5
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    We were a bit of a large group, each with their own audio guide, we stayed together at all times during the tour and had a great time. There are many activities to do and a lot to visit
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