Visit the Pontifical Villas of Castel Gandolfo, the traditional summer residence of the pope, on this 5-hour private tour from Rome. You'll travel out of the city by Mercedes vehicle for the ride to the museum, also known as the Apostolic Palace, where you'll tour the interior to see rooms like the Music Room. Plus explore the Barberini Gardens on a golf cart, listening to narration while you enjoy views of the Alban Hills. Lunch is included.
5-hour tour from Rome to the Pontifical Villas of Castel Gandolfo
See the former summer residence of the popes
Travel around the Barberini Gardens by golf cart
Lunch included in a scenic setting
Enjoy the comfort of traveling by private vehicle
Inclusions & Exclusions
Inclusions
Hotel pickup and drop-off (Centrally located hotels)
Blue Badge guide
Italian and Roman lunch
Admission ticket
Transport by Mercedes E-Class or Mercedes Viano
Professional driver
Multilingual tour guide (English, French, Italian)
Exclusions
Gratuities (optional)
Departure & Return
Departure point
Centrally located hotels or your preferred accommodation within Rome's City Center (Aurelian walls)For customers that do not not prefer hotel pickup, you can meet at the Eyes of Rome, our centrally located office
Departure Time
9:00am
Return Details
Original departure point
What To Expect
Your tour starts with hotel pickup inside central Rome for the drive in a private vehicle to the Pontifical Villas of Castel Gandolfo. As you approach, admire the mix of baroque and medieval architecture, and then hop on your personal golf cart with your guide for the ride around the vast Barberini Gardens. Head up to the top of the Alban Hills for views of the countryside outside Rome, and then visit the Papal Farm, where you can see cows, sheep, and chickens. Next, return to the palace to tour the papal summer residence, which was named a museum by Pope Francis. One of the main points of interest is the Music Room, typically closed to visitors. Then finish your experience with a lunch of Roman or other Italian food at a location overlooking Lake Albano. After eating, your tour ends with the drive back to Rome for hotel drop-off.
Additional Info
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
A minimum of 2Â people per booking is required
A dress code is required to enter places of worship and select museums, please see voucher for more details
Wheelchair accessible, please note minor restrictions to a few sites visited, such as Papal Farm and Apostolic Palace
Not recommended for pregnant women
A small amount of walking is involved
Food and drinks are not allowed inside each attraction
Pictures are strictly forbidden inside the Papal Villas of Castel Gandolfo
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.