Castel Gandolfo Papal Palace, Villas, and Gardens Group or Private Guided Tours From Rome to Visit the Pope’s Summer Residence.  Private Tours from Rome 

Arriving at Castel Gandolfo, you can admire unique panoramic views of the lake and the green areas of the park’s nature reserve. On the crest of the crater stands the village of Castel Gandolfo, the Pope’s summer residence overlooking and reflecting on the lake. The lake of Castel Gandolfo or Albano is a body of water formed in the volcano’s crater that is no longer active. Thanks to its circular shape and the surrounding woods, this place offers the opportunity to make visitors enjoy lush nature and many places rich in history and art. The village of Castel Gandolfo, 9000 inhabitants, is the seat of the papal and apostolic palace of Castel Gandolfo.

Castel Gandolfo Papal Palace, Villas, and Group Gardens or Private Guided Tours From Rome to Visit the Pope’s Summer Residence.
Around the lake, surrounded by greenery, among gardens of extraordinary beauty (Magnolia Garden, Villa Cibo Gardens, Belvedere Garden, Moro Garden, and Villa Barberini Gardens) and many villas scattered over 55 hectares (135 Acres). The visit of Villa Barberini, one of the most exciting places in Castel Gandolfo, will allow the visitor to walk through gardens home to centuries-old plants and a wide botanical variety, archaeological evidence, and countless Renaissance works of art. The Apostolic Palace of Castel Gandolfo, designed by the architect Carlo Maderno, is the place used, for many centuries, by the Popes as a summer residence, and only in 2016 Pope Francis opened it to the public and transform it into a museum. Today it is possible to visit 20 rooms, including the private room of the pope of the Apostolic Palace of Castel Gandolfo, that for 500 years has hosted the Popes. In addition to the extraordinary works of art displayed in the rooms and the magnificent panoramic views of the lake, it will be possible to admire many other objects, including costumes, popes’ cars, and the fabulous polychrome marble floors.

Castel Gandolfo Papal Palace, Villas, and Group Gardens or Private Guided Tours From Rome to Visit the Pope’s Summer Residence.
On the occasion of your trip to Rome, we advise you to book a visit to Castel Gandolfo to live a unique and unforgettable experience.

Following the ruins of the Roman aqueducts that characterize the countryside of Rome, you will admire the Archaeological Park of the Aqueducts and see the imposing aqueducts that have resisted mightily to time and symbol of the hydraulic engineering skills achieved by the ancient citizens to provide enormous amounts of water to Rome.

Castel Gandolfo Papal Palace, Villas, and Group Gardens or Private Guided Tours From Rome to Visit the Pope’s Summer Residence. Private tours from Rome by deluxe vehicle

You will continue to the Castelli Romani to visit the Pope’s Summer Residence, perched on the slopes of an extinct volcano whose crater guards a magnificent lake. After that, the visit continues in the suggestive Castel Gandolfo, where the Pope meets pilgrims during the summer. This famous area is considered one of the most beautiful places in Italy, where you will also taste the famous local white wines produced on mineral-rich and fertile volcanic soils.

Private tours from Rome by deluxe vehicle, pick up and drop off. The meeting point can be at your hotel or any other previously agreed place in Rome. Tours take place on a set date and time. Send a request to plan your itinerary.

Guided tours of the Vatican City.

Castel Gandolfo Papal Palace, Villas, and Group Gardens or Private Guided Tours From Rome to Visit the Pope’s Summer Residence.

Attractions included:

• View of the Archaeological Park of the Aqueduct
• Pope’s Summer Residence
• Castel Gandolfo and Lake Albano
• Gardens, villas, and breathtaking views