Relax on a train ride from Rome Termini Station and journey to the Papal Residence in Castel Gandolfo. Explore the Papal Gardens on an open bus and enjoy entry to the Papal Residence on this half-day tour.

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Duration 4 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
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Host or greeter: English, Italian, French, Spanish

Highlights

Relax on a train ride from Rome Termini Station
Explore the Papal Summer Residence in Castel Gandolfo
Discover the Castelli Romani while taking in breathtaking views of Lake Albano

Full description

Just 12 miles outside of Rome stands the town of Castel Gandolfo, home to the Papal Residence for over 400 years. Join an exclusive tour of the Apostolic Palace and the Barberini Gardens, and walk in the footsteps of the popes. Meet your host at the Central Station Termini in Rome to board the train towards Castel Gandolfo. Your tour guide will give you an introduction of your destination, and tell you stories about the many popes, as well as Roman emperors, who used to escape from the Roman summer heat. Once you've arrived at Castel Gandolfo, walk to the Papal residence where you'll receive an official audio guide. Then, enjoy a ride on the Vatican ecological open bus for an hour around the Barberini Gardens.

Includes

Round-trip train tickets
Audio guide
Ticket entrance to the Papal Residence

Tour guide
Gratuities

Not suitable for

Wheelchair users

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds

Traveler requirements

You are required to bring and wear a mask
You will receive a mandatory temperature check
All participants over 12 years old must present one of the following: proof of full vaccination, proof of first vaccination administered at least 22 days ago, proof of a Covid-19 infection in the past 6 months, or a negative PCR test taken no more than 48 hours before the activity starts

Meeting point

Largo Giovanni Montemartini, 00185 Roma RM, Italy. Look for your guide who will be holding a sign with the logo of the local partner on in front of the newspaper shop.

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Important information

What to bring

Passport or ID card
Comfortable shoes

Not allowed

Luggage or large bags

Rome: Half-Day Trip to Pope’s Summer Residence

Rome: Half-Day Trip to Pope’s Summer Residence

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