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Pontifical Villas of Castel Gandolfo Gardens: Eco Minibus Tour

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Papal Palace & Secret Gardens at Castel Gandolfo

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Castel Gandolfo: Vatican Observatory Experience

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Papal Palace & Gardens of Castel Gandolfo: Entry + Optional Astronomical Dome

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Graham, United Kingdom

19 Aug 2022

Excellent

Fantastic guided tour of gardens well worth the visit. Interesting self guided tour of the Palace 1st floor and guided tour of popes apartments on second floor

Papale Gardens & Palace at Castel Gandolfo

Dennis, United States

09 May 2023

Excellent

The grounds were beautiful. I recommend taking the bus tour rather than the walking tour. Bring your own plug on earphones for the audio set.

Papale Gardens & Palace at Castel Gandolfo

Lucija, Croatia

13 May 2023

Excellent

It was great even though it was raining. We went on walking tour for hour and a half. The gardens and palace were wonderfull!

Papale Gardens & Palace at Castel Gandolfo

About: Papal Palace & Gardens of Castel Gandolfo

The Pontifical Villas, commissioned by Pope Urban VIII in the 17th century as a papal country home, are located 25 km south of Rome in the town of Castel Gandolfo.

The property opened to the public in 2014 and covers 55 hectares, including the palace and large gardens built on the 2,000-year-old ruins of Emperor Domitian's residence.