Discover our Visits
Enjoy here the extraordinary opening of hidden and little known places that have marked history.
Wished by Pope Francis in 2014, the exceptional opening to the general public of the Apostolic Palace and the Secret Garden of Castel Gandolfo, aims to expand the cultural offerings for visitors, families, schools, university students and pilgrims, leading them to discover priceless artistic and historical treasures.
The Apostolic Palace also becomes accessible for the first time in history. The visit includes the Private Apartment and the Gallery of Papal Portraits, which narrate places that have been inaccessible for centuries, in addition to the Secret Garden.
Offered are walking tours, guided tours and even the possibility of reaching Castel Gandolfo, 24 kilometers from Rome, with a special train directly from the Vatican.
Special attention has been dedicated to families with discounted rates.
Visits
Apostolic Palace and Secret Garden of Castel Gandolfo (1-10 pax)
After the Villas and Gardens, the Apostolic Palace also opens to the general public for the first time.
Pontifical Villas for Pilgrims Apostolic Palace and Secret Garden for Pilgrimages (11-30 pax)
Dedicated to groups on pilgrimage who wish to visit the Pontifical Villas, the Apostolic Palace and the Secret Garden of Castel Gandolfo.
Apostolic Palace and Secret Garden for University Groups (11-30 pax)
Dedicated to groups of university students who wish to visit the Apostolic Palace and the Secret Garden of Castel Gandolfo.
Apostolic Palace and Secret Garden Guided Tour for private groups (1-30 pax)
Dedicated to private groups who wish to visit the Apostolic Palace and the Secret Garden of Castel Gandolfo with an official tour guide.
Apostolic Palace and Secret Garden Guided tour for university groups (11-30 pax)
Dedicated to groups of university students who wish to visit the Apostolic Palace and the Secret Garden of Castel Gandolfo with an official guided tour.
Apostolic Palace and Secret Garden for Schools (11-30 pax)
Dedicated to school groups who wish to visit the Apostolic Palace and the Secret Garden of Castel Gandolfo.
Apostolic Palace and Secret Garden Guided tour for Schools (11-30 pax)
Dedicated to school groups who wish to visit the Apostolic Palace and the Secret Garden of Castel Gandolfo with an official guided tour.
Apostolic Palace and Secret Garden reserved special private departments (1-15 pax)
The first guided tour that allows access to private areas of the Apostolic Palace normally off limits to the general public.
Apostolic Palace and Astronomical Domes (1-20 pax)
For visitors who wish to visit the Astronomical Domes of the Apostolic Palace.
