Exclusive Visit of the Pope’s Summer Residence and Gardens After Hours

A unique experience to visit the papal residence in complete privacy from a unique historical perspective, experiencing the surreal atmosphere within the ancient structures inside which signs of past eras are still visible.

A fascinating mix of ancient and contemporary history, incredible architecture that bases its origins on the foundations of the ancient Roman Empire, to come down to us crossing the world wars and rising again at the hands of the Pontiffs.

Let yourself be enveloped by the mystery of the Cryptoporticus of Domitian, the charm and color of the gardens, the terraces of the palaces, the surreal sunset between mountains, lake and sea.

The gardens make up the Park of the Papal residence; within the splendid and well-kept green area is the Vatican Specola, the Astronomical Observatory, and there are located the remains of the Villa of the Roman Emperor Domitian, of which a large cryptoporticus, the remains of a theater and several exedras, as well as some road sections covered with the original paving stones have been preserved.

Duration: 2.5 hours inside the Summer Residence and round trip from and to Rome upon request

Highlights

• Visit the Papal Residence of Castel Gandolfo in complete privacy
• Visit the park of the residence with the mysterious Cryptoporticus