Pope's Summer Residence: Castel Gandolfo Pontifical Villas Tour from Rome

Highlights

• Castel Gandolfo Pontifical Villas
• Historic Town & Lake Albano
• Papal Blessing on Parchment

What's included

Itinerary

1. 1

   Pontifical Villas of Castel Gandolfo

   2h

   The Pontifical Villas of Castel Gandolfo are increasingly accessible to visitors. Following the opening to the public of the Barberini Garden and the inauguration, within the Apostolic Palace, of the Museums of the Gallery of the Portraits of the Pontiffs, now the most private and reserved areas of the papal residence can also be admired and enjoyed by pilgrims and tourists. Many of the exclusive places in the Papal Apartment will be revealed to visitors: from the Bedchamber to the Private Chapel, from the Library to the Study, along a rich exhibition itinerary conceived, arranged and managed by the Vatican Museums. Admission Included.

2. 2

   Stop 2

   30min

   The walking passes throught the old medieval centre.

3. 3

   Castel Gandolfo

   1h

   Free time for a very good lunch (own expense).

4. 4

   Giro del lago di Albano (anello)

   Pass by

   Lake of Castel Gandolfo, it lies at the bottom of the ancient Volcano of Lazio, active until 30,000 years ago. The woods that clad the surrounding slopes are an invitation for pleasant and easy hikes.

Before you go

Location

Piazza della Liberta, 00040, Italy