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The pretty village of Castel Gandolfo overlooks Lake Albano and is a popular day trip destination from Rome. The site offers a peaceful respite from the bustle of Italy’s capital city and is home to the the Apostolic Palace of Castel Gandolfo and Barberini Gardens, which make up the papal summer residence and are now open to the public.
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Exclusive Papal Summer Residence Tour - Lunch Included
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Go inside the papal summer residence during this exclusive half-day tour. Explore Castel Gandolfo and the beautifully landscaped Barberini Gardens, only open to the public since 2016, along with an audio guide. Admire views of Lake Albano and relax over lunch in the papal gardens.
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$54.50
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$54.50
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Castelli Romani Tour by Vespa
See Rome on your own with the convenience of a full-day Vespa motorbike rental. Zip around the Castelli Romani (Roman Castles), which is located about 12.5 miles (25km) from central Rome. You can visit the picturesque village of Frascati and see the gorgeous Villa Aldobrandini; cruise along the ancient Roman road the Appian Way (Via Appica); take in the Villa di Massenzio, and the Papal Palace of Castel Gandolfo.Your tour includes lunch, two helmets, a security lock and a guide to the region.
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$224.05
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$224.05
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Discover Castelli Romani from Rome: Half-Day Tour Frascati and Castel Gandolfo
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Escape the heat and hustle of Rome with a half-day trip around the hill towns of Castelli Romani. Visit Lake Albano, Rocca di Papa, Castel Gandolfo, Grottaferrata and Frascati, and sample locally-made wine while learning about wine production in the area. This half-day tour is an excellent opportunity to see an untrammeled swath of the Roman countryside while learning about the history of the area from your local guide.
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$75.09
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$75.09
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Lunch at Pope's Summer Residence Tour
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Take a break from the crowds of Rome on a half-day tour to the Papal Palace in Castel Gandolfo. Enjoy ample free time to walk around the grounds of the Pope’s summer residence, including the Barberini Gardens, the ruins of Emperor Domitian's villa, and Apostolic Place. Afterwards, sit down for a delicious Italian lunch before a relaxing return journey to the city.
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$54.50
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$54.50
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Exclusive Pope's Summer Residence Tour
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Leave the bustle of Rome behind, and visit the Pope’s exclusive summer residence, on a tour of Castel Gandolfo. Located just 15 miles (24 kilometers) from the city center, the residence comprises the opulent Apostolic Palace, the Barberini Gardens, and more. Set off in the morning via bus; upon arrival, you’ll go on an audio tour of both the palace and gardens. Enjoy a lunch break amidst the greenery before heading back to the city. Add on an optional upgrade to tour the Vatican Museums upon returning to Rome.
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$56.55
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$56.55
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Roman Countryside Food and Wine Tasting from Rome
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Escape the urban bustle for a day on this 6-hour culinary tour of the Roman countryside. Travel along the ancient Appian Way through historic villages like Castel Gandolfo, Nemi and Frascati, stopping at vineyards and other gourmet destinations to indulge in local flavors. Taste excellent regional wines, specialty products like ‘porchetta,’ fresh-baked biscuits and creamy gelato while your guide shares insight into the history and culture of the beautiful landscape.
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$239.79
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$239.79
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Half Day Pope's Summer Residence Tour with Lunch - Castel Gandolfo
If you are looking for an experience that has the right mix of culture and relaxation, at short distance from Rome, here you will probably find what you need! Enjoy a morning visit to the Pontifical Villas of Castel Gandolfo, the ancient papal residence and, and enjoy a lunch with typical local food.
After a few days of sightseeing in Rome, it’s time to take a day-trip out of the city and enjoy an unforgettable experience!
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$107.79
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$107.79
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Tour to the Roman castles: Nemi, Ariccia and Castel Gandolfo, a day from Rome
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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.
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$306.14
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Half-Day Trip from Rome: Pope's Summer Residence and Barberini Gardens Tour
Visit the remarkably beautiful and scenic village of Castel Gandolfo, a place so beautiful where Popes used to spend their leisure time in summer. Start your day with a train journey from Rome to Castel Gandolfo. And enjoys some breathtaking views on ancient aqueducts on your way. See the enormous Papal Palace with narrations of a multilingual audio guide. Discover a Papal residence that was closed to the public until 2016 then converted into a museum. Next, experience a drive on an ecological open bus to explore the extraordinary Barberini Gardens. And be pleased while having a delightful lunch with spectacular views at a place inside the garden.
• Enjoy a train ride with scenic views from Rome to Castel Gandolfo
• Explore the tremendous Summer Residence very recently opened to the public
• Learn more about the of the places from an audio guide
• Have a delightful lunch in the remarkable Barberini Gardens
• Get mesmerized by the scenery of Lake Albano
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$146.07
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$146.07
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Castel Gandolfo Private Tour: Barberini Gardens, Apostolic Palace with Transfers
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Visit the Pontifical Villas of Castel Gandolfo, the traditional summer residence of the pope, on this 5-hour private tour from Rome. You'll travel out of the city by Mercedes vehicle for the ride to the museum, also known as the Apostolic Palace, where you'll tour the interior to see rooms like the Music Room. Plus explore the Barberini Gardens on a golf cart, listening to narration while you enjoy views of the Alban Hills. Lunch is included.
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$762.98
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$762.98
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Castelgandolfo Pontifical Villas - Summer Residence of the Pope from Rome
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Though smaller, and with far less art, the Castelgandolfo Pontifical Villas are a feasible alternative to the Vatican for travelers who would like to avoid Rome’s crowds. This tour takes you from your hotel in Rome to the villas—located about an hour south of the city next to Lago Albano—saving you the trouble of navigation. Take a tour of the Papal Palace’s gardens, portrait museum, and library with an audio guide, then explore the town of Castelgandolfo’s pretty historic center. Plus, you’ll get your very own Papal blessing on parchment.
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$230.10
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$230.10
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Vespa & Food trip to the Castelli Romani between nature and good food on a vintage wasp
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Vespa & Food allows you to roam aboard an authentic Vintage vespa to discover hidden places of the Castelli Romani. A tour between nature and gastronomy because it is in these places that the Romans of the past used to spend Sundays. On board the Vespa they loved to wander among the typical villages and fraschette where they could find refreshment.
The tour will depart from the heart of Rome from the Colosseum and then continue towards the Baths of Caracalla and the catacombs of San Callisto admiring the ancient Roman beauties until reaching Castel Gandolfo, against the backdrop of Lake Albano, the historic papal residence
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$174.94
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Roman Countryside Pope's Summer Residence & Wine Tasting Private DayTour
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this excursion day tour has been designed for those who wish to enjoy and discover the beautiful roman countryside just 30 minutes from Rome.
The tour is conducted by an English-speaking driver-guide, born and residing in the region of Rome and with an in-depth knowledge of history and features of the territory, ready to help you with the local language, advised and informed about local food, shopping and much more.
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$381.93
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$381.93
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Castelgandolfo Pontifical Villas - Summer Residence of the Pope and Catacombs Shore Excursion from Civitavecchia Port
Take a tour of the Pope’s summer residence and the Christian catacombs during this full-day shore excursion. Head from Civitavecchia Port to Castel Gandolfo to visit the historic city and tour the Papal Apartment. After lunch, head to the Christian catacombs for a guided tour and learn about the historic burial place from the 2nd century onwards. This private tour also comes with a Papal blessing in English on parchment.
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$363.32
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$363.32
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Private Roman Castles food tour with porchetta & wine tasting from Rome
Escape the crowds and hustle of Rome on this private tour to the hill towns of Castelli Romani. In the company of just your party and guide, soak up the lush scenery, explore sites of architectural and historic significance, and try some of the delicious foods and wines the region is famous for.
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$302.77
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$302.77
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Castelli Romani: A Day Trip to Rome's countryside
Right outside of Rome there are a series of small towns that are equally worthy of exploration. This magical place is called the Roman Castles (Castelli Romani),
only about 10 miles outside of the city where you will find a unique atmosphere with their marvelous food, wine, and rural traditions.
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$1,141.08
per group
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$1,141.08
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Day Trip to Rome Countryside including Nemi, Frascati, Castelgandolfo
If you're looking to get out of urban Rome and into the surrounding countryside, this fully customizable tour might be for you. Your personal driver will pick you up from your Rome hotel and drive you out into nature, with stops at Nemi, Ariccia, Castelgandolfo, and Frascati along the way.
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$605.54
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$605.54
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Vatican and Rome Experience Pass
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Save money while experiencing all that Rome has to offer with the Rome Experience Pass. This flexible multi-attraction pass includes skip-the-line admission to attractions such as the Colosseum and Vatican Museums, as well as the entrance to the light show at the Roman Forum, and much more. Simply purchase a pass (valid for 90 days) for the number of attractions you want to visit.
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$115.05
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$115.05
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Wine Food and Sightseeing Tour of Castelli Romani old villages and lakes
Get to know the countryside of Rome on this private tasting and sightseeing tour. Visit the Pope’s summer residence in Castel Gandolfo, stroll through the medieval streets of Nemi, and admire the beautiful scenery at Lake Albano. Then sit down to a delicious lunch at a local farmhouse complete with wine to get a taste of the delicious cuisine from this region.
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$507.44
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$507.44
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Self Drive Tour of Rome and Roman Castels in Classic Auto from Rome in full day with lunch
Explore Rome on a self-driving tour in an Italian car from the 1960s or ‘70s. With an escort, you’ll cruise leisurely along a route that takes you past less-seen sights and Roman castles surrounding the city. If you don’t want to drive, you may request a driver at no additional fee.
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$365.85
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$365.85
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Day Trip To Roman Castles - Private Tour
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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).
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$261.59
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$261.59
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Go Rome Explorer Pass with Colosseum and Vatican Museums
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The cost of admission to Rome’s top attractions can add up fast. With the Go Rome Explorer Pass, enjoy discounts of up to 45% to either four or six sights and activities from a list of over 25 options, including blockbusters like the Colosseum, Vatican Museums, and hop-on-hop-off bus tour. Your pass is good for 60 days from the first use, so you can take in Rome at your pace.
Please note: Enjoy the extra flexibility in case your travel plans need to change: All passes are valid for two year from purchase date and only become activated with your first attraction visit. After activation your pass will be valid for 60 days and/or the remaining number of attraction choices purchased.
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$65.40
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$65.40

Winery&Ancient Highlights Tour in Mini Cabriolet in Roman Castle with wine testing and lunch
Avoid the hassle of navigating on your own with a private tour of Rome and the Italian countryside. You’ll see more of the city than you could on foot before heading out to Lake Albano for rare views from Castel Gandolfo, the pope’s summer residence. On the second half of the tour, enjoy a wine tasting given by a professional sommelier and a sit-down lunch at an authentic eatery.
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$290.16
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$290.16

Papal Summer Residence tour with lunch included
Travel to Castel Gandolfo, just a short bus ride from Rome, and discover the Apostolic Palace and gardens with a fascinating audio-guide.
Closed to the public until 2016, the Papal Palace at Castel Gandolfo is still fairly unknown. This tour will take you from Rome to the charming hilltop village overlooking Lake Albano where you will discover the apostolic summer retreat.
With an audio-guide in the language of your choice you will see some up-to-now hidden treasures of the papacy before seeing the Barberini Gardens in an eco-friendly golf cart and enjoying a delicious lunch prepared with fresh produce from the papal estate.
Add on a tour of the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St Peter’s Basilica upon your return to Rome to make your day even more memorable
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$54.50
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$54.50
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