Castel Gandolfo Attractions & Things to do

From the very first moment we meet you, you will feel the professionalism of our English speaking drivers; who have year of experience and will take special care of you at all times!

Don’t miss the chance to meet The Castelli Romani and let us take you in a completely private tour to these charming towns beyond the traditional attractions of the capital city, you will enjoy this adventure in our super comfortable Mercedes Benz Minivans, it will be a high quality experience!

In addition, it’s also good to highlight we are always open to customize our tour according to your preferences, we know for sure this is an added value you will appreciate for making your Castelli Romani tour a super special one!
Duration: 8 hours.

Our classic tour of the Papal Palace in Castel Gandolfo sets itself apart by offering you a deeply personal exploration of this historic sanctuary. With a dedicated private guide, you will discover the Papal Palace's stunning architecture, rich history, and artistic treasures without the distractions of a large group setting. This tailored experience, punctuated by fascinating stories and insights, reveals the enduring legacy of the Vatican's summer residence. Enjoy the serenity of the palace and its surroundings in an atmosphere that is both intimate and awe-inspiring, ensuring an unforgettable journey into the heart of Catholic heritage.
Duration: 5 hours.

Enjoy a scenic and relaxing trip to Roman countryside in this comfortable and customizable private tour, with private roundtrip transportation from your centrally located hotel in Rome, and a knowledgeable & enthusiastic driver to lead the way.

Plenty of photo opportunities along the route as we visit Nemi, Ariccia, Castelgandolfo and Frascati.
Duration: 7 hours.

The Roman castles are located in the territory of the ancient Lazio Vetus, about 30 km from Rome, they are a series of small villages scattered on a territory of volcanic origin, immersed in the green of hills, woods and lakes; there are fourteen villages rich in history, traditions and popular festivals. The origin of the name of the Roman castles dates back to the fourteenth century, when many inhabitants of Rome took refuge in the castles of Roman feudal families such as: Savelli, Annibaldi, Orsini and Colonna, to escape the economic and political difficulties caused by the Avignon Prison. The Roman castles are located on the hills, in the area of the Alban hills, a short distance from each other; this holiday day will give you the opportunity to visit the main hill towns of Nemi, Ariccia and Castel Gandolfo; in the whole area of the castles, agriculture is the main economic and employment resource, together with the production of excellent and renowned wines.
Duration: 8 hours.

Travel along the dreamy Italian countryside, far from the hustle and bustle of Rome. a true treasure chest of art and history. Visit the picturesque village of Castel Gandolfo, perched on the sapphire blue waters of Lake Albano, developed around the Pope's Summer Palace.

Let a Vatican staff member accompany you on a walking tour of the Secret Garden.

Visit the Papal Apartment immerse yourself in 500 years of history. Wander from bedroom to private chapel, from library to study. Look at the balcony from where the Popes said the Angelus every summer Sunday.

Immerse yourself in this treasure chest on the outskirts of Rome. Follow in the footsteps of the Popes in the 7 rooms and summer offices inside the Palace.
Duration: 2 hours.

Overlooking the sapphire blue and emerald green waters of Lake Albano, this stunning complex is a great escape from the hustle and bustle of Rome.

Pope Urban VIII ordered the construction of a country home here. The views across the lake and of the surrounding hills are spectacular. Just recently Pope Francis opened a huge portion of these premises to the public.

Enjoy the visit in the Papal Gardens by an ecological open minibus. The audioguide will fill your ears with some high-quality papal trivia as you're being driven around. Find out which pontiff installed a swimming pool, and which one laid low in Castel Gandolfo for months after handing in his resignation.

Duration: 1 hour.

Do not miss the opportunity to visit the Papal Palace (where you will be given an audio guide will inglish and italian only , and the Barberini gardens (tikets must byyour self once your there) ,where you will be able to admire french-style gardens, special kinds of flowers, roman statues and fountains.
You will be picked up by a private driver, in the morning from your accommodation (at 9.30am) one hour before the start of your tour, and you will be personally taken to the entrance of the Papal Palace in Castle Gandolfo where you will be able to visit the stunning place and gardens.
After your visit we will be leaving you the time to also explore the city.
Once you are over with your visit, our private driver will personally pick you up again (around 14.00-15.00 PM) and take you back to your accommodation.

PLEASE NOTE: We ask you to kindly provide us your phone number so that we can contact you for any changes.
PLEASE NOTE: this is a private transfer service
Duration: 5 hours 30 minutes.

We are immensely pleased to lead to you to visit:
• The Pontifical Villas of Castel Gandolfo on your own with audioguides (included)
• Then you’ll enjoy the pretty historical centre of Castel Gandolfo town
• The scenic view of the Albano Lake
• Free time for a very good lunch (own expense).
Included one Papal Blessing on Parchment in English.
Option with Audioguide or in order to include a local Expert tour guide.
Pickup and dropoff will be at your accommodation in Rome.

Worry-Free and Safe Private Tour Experience, operated only with:
• Expert Professional English-Speaking Drivers
• Selected local Expert Licensed Tour Guides (when booked)
• Welcoming by private licensed fully-insured air-conditioned comfortable Vehicles
Duration: 6 hours.

We are immensely pleased to lead to you to visit:
• The Pontifical Villas of Castel Gandolfo on your own with audioguides (included)
• Then you’ll enjoy the pretty historical centre of Castel Gandolfo town
• The scenic view of the Albano Lake
• Free time for a very good lunch (own expense).
• One of the Christian Catacombs (Skip-The-Line tickets included).
Included one Papal Blessing on Parchment in English.

Pickup and dropoff will be at your ship.
Private or Shared Tour available options.

Worry-free Shore Excursion:
We will ensure your timely return to Cruise Port for this activity. In the rare event your ship has departed, we will arrange for transportation to the next port-of-call. See terms and conditions for full details.
Duration: 9 hours.

We are immensely pleased to lead to you to visit:
• The Pontifical Villas of Castel Gandolfo on your own with audioguides (included)
• Then you’ll enjoy the pretty historical centre of Castel Gandolfo town
• The scenic view of the Albano Lake
• Free time for a very good lunch (own expense).
Included one Papal Blessing on Parchment in English.
Upgradable with Official Licensed Expert Tour Guide (in Private option)
Pickup and dropoff will be at your accommodation in Rome.
Private or Shared Tour available options.

Worry-Free and Safe Private Tour Experience, operated only with:
• Expert Professional English-Speaking Drivers
• Selected local Expert Licensed Tour Guides (when booked)
• Welcoming by private licensed fully-insured air-conditioned comfortable Vehicles
Duration: 6 hours.

Every Saturday we start our tour from Rome to get all tourists to know the beauty and variety of the locations of the Roman Castles: FRASCATI, GROTTAFERRATA, MARINO, CASTEL GANDOLFO and LAKE ALBANO. Thanks to the HOP-ON HOP-OFF formula (get on and off the bus wherever you want), everyone will be able to experience the Roman Castles area in their own way, according to their own timetable, curiosities and interests. Visitors will have at their disposal a wide range of proposals of all kinds to fully enjoy this fantastic destination! Among these, is a €20 voucher to spend on selected and agreed upon activities (guided tours, wine tastings, coffee shops, restaurants, trattorias, workshops, shops, museums and so on).
Duration: 10 hours.

by our comfortble, with AC, Mercedes Van we drive to Frascati, heart of the "Castelli Romani" Lazio wine region. Visit an superb family-owned small winery, taste delicious local wines, explore the lovely town of Frascati (so called the second capital), and savor a delicious "tagliere" lunch close to the vineyard.

Second stop will be the town of Castel Gandolfo where you will visit the Papal Palace and its stunning landscaped gardens. Castel Gandolfo is one of Italy’s most picturesque towns and has been home to the Papal summer retreat since 1596.

The last part of the tour is the brief tour of the Lake Albano
Duration: 8 hours.

Driver Tour Service, guided tours in Rome, is happy to propose an interesting tour in the enchanting scenery of the Roman Castles. Besides visiting the rustic landscape around Rome, you will have the possibility to taste the delicious local products, such as wine and cheese…enjoy!

During this guided Roman Castles tour, we will reach the small towns of Ariccia, Frascati and Albano, besides the charming location of Castel Gandolfo, the summer residence of the Pope, characterized by the spectacular panorama of the lake.

You will enjoy also the breathtaking landscape of the Roman lake of Nemi, which is a pretty place famous due to the local delicious fragoline di bosco (wild strawberries).
Duration: 5 hours.

Departure from your hotel in Rome to higlights Ancient tour of Rome ( Colosseum , San Peter , Saint Angels Castle , Trastevere ) and start to the Roman Castle 40 minutes from Rome .  Tour of the lake of Castel Gandolfo (summer residence of the Pope) to be continued in an old winery in Old Frascati ( the nicknamed the Papal Town) to see the ancient wineries, and how to handle a vineyard , then there will be a tasting of 3 types of wines DESCRIBED BY A PROFESSIONAL SOMMELIER .  For the lunch we will go an  characteristic small restaurant ( for a full meal) with only local produce and pasta made by the owners accompanied by  fantastic wine Frascati DOC .

Back to Rome where de customers whant .

Is incluse wellcome present , fantastic caratteristic hats and whater for the travel.
Duration: 5 hours.

We are immensely pleased to lead to you to visit:
• The Pontifical Villas of Castel Gandolfo on your own with audioguides (included)
• Then you’ll enjoy the pretty historical centre of Castel Gandolfo town
• The scenic view of the Albano Lake
• Free time for a very good lunch (own expense).
Included one Papal Blessing on Parchment in English.
Upgradable with Official Licensed Expert Tour Guide (in Private option)
Pickup and dropoff will be at your accommodation in Rome.

Worry-Free and Safe Private Tour Experience, operated only with:
• Expert Professional English-Speaking Drivers
• Selected local Expert Licensed Tour Guides (when booked)
• Welcoming by private licensed fully-insured air-conditioned comfortable Vehicles
Duration: 6 hours.

A whole day exploring the Roman countryside.
Walk along the ancient Appian Way, the oldest road in the world.
Lunch with tasting of dishes from Roman tradition at one of Ariccia's typical Fraschette.
Discover the Pope's summer residence immersed in the enchanting setting of the Albano Lake.
Adventure in the Greek Abbey of Grottaferrata.
Duration: 7 hours.

We are immensely pleased to lead to you to visit:
• The Pontifical Villas of Castel Gandolfo on your own with audioguides (included)
• Then you’ll enjoy the pretty historical centre of Castel Gandolfo town
• The scenic view of the Albano Lake
• Free time for a very good lunch (own expense).
• One of the Christian Catacombs (Skip-The-Line tickets included).
Included one Papal Blessing on Parchment in English.
Upgradable with Official Licensed Expert Tour Guide (in Private option)
Pickup and dropoff will be at your ship.
Private or Shared Tour available options.

Worry-free Shore Excursion:
We will ensure your timely return to Cruise Port for this activity. In the rare event your ship has departed, we will arrange for transportation to the next port-of-call. See terms and conditions for full details.
Duration: 6 hours.

Driver Tour Service, guided tours in Rome, is happy to propose an interesting tour in the enchanting scenery of the Roman Castles. Besides visiting the rustic landscape around Rome, you will have the possibility to taste the delicious local products, such as wine and cheese…enjoy!

During this guided Roman Castles tour, we will reach the small towns of Ariccia, Frascati and Albano, besides the charming location of Castel Gandolfo, the summer residence of the Pope, characterized by the spectacular panorama of the lake.

You will enjoy also the breathtaking landscape of the Roman lake of Nemi, which is a pretty place famous due to the local delicious fragoline di bosco (wild strawberries).
Duration: 5 hours.

We are immensely pleased to lead to you to visit:
• The Pontifical Villas of Castel Gandolfo on your own with audioguides (included)
• Then you’ll enjoy the pretty historical centre of Castel Gandolfo town
• The scenic view of the Albano Lake
• Free time for a very good lunch (own expense).
• One of the Christian Catacombs (Skip-The-Line tickets included).
Included one Papal Blessing on Parchment in English.
Upgradable with Official Licensed Expert Tour Guide (in Private option)
Pickup and dropoff will be at your ship.
Private or Shared Tour available options.

Worry-free Shore Excursion:
We will ensure your timely return to Cruise Port for this activity. In the rare event your ship has departed, we will arrange for transportation to the next port-of-call. See terms and conditions for full details.
Duration: 9 hours.

We are immensely pleased to lead to you to visit:
• The Pontifical Villas of Castel Gandolfo on your own with audioguides (included)
• Then you’ll enjoy the pretty historical centre of Castel Gandolfo town
• The scenic view of the Albano Lake
• Free time for a very good lunch (own expense).
• One of the Christian Catacombs (Skip-The-Line tickets included).
Included one Papal Blessing on Parchment in English.
Upgradable with Official Licensed Expert Tour Guide (in Private option)
Pickup and dropoff will be at your ship.
Private or Shared Tour available options.

Worry-free Shore Excursion:
We will ensure your timely return to Cruise Port for this activity. In the rare event your ship has departed, we will arrange for transportation to the next port-of-call. See terms and conditions for full details.
Duration: 9 hours.

We are immensely pleased to lead to you to visit:
• The Pontifical Villas of Castel Gandolfo on your own with audioguides (included)
• Then you’ll enjoy the pretty historical centre of Castel Gandolfo town
• The scenic view of the Albano Lake
• Free time for a very good lunch (own expense).
Included one Papal Blessing on Parchment in English.
Upgradable with Official Licensed Expert Tour Guide (in Private option)
Pickup and dropoff will be at your accommodation in Rome.
Private or Shared Tour available options.

Worry-Free and Safe Private Tour Experience, operated only with:
• Expert Professional English-Speaking Drivers
• Selected local Expert Licensed Tour Guides (when booked)
• Welcoming by private licensed fully-insured air-conditioned comfortable Vehicles
Duration: 6 hours.

The Vatican and Experience Pass is your key to unlocking the Eternal City. Cover all the essentials Rome has to offer by creating your own unique combination ticket to top attractions and experiences. Saving you time and money, the Pass will supercharge your sightseeing plans, with priority entrance and the masterpieces you'll see at each would justify the price alone.

Select among the 3, 5 and 7-choice passes available: at the Touristation office the staff will help to customize it!
WALKING TOURS
VATICAN AREA
COLOSSEUM AREA
CATACOMBS
TREVI DISTRICT UNDERGROUND
PANTHEON
MUSEUMS
OUTSIDE ROME: Castel Gandolfo, Ancient Ostia, Tivoli, Pompeii (Transfer not included)

Duration: 1 to 7 days.