The 4 Garden Tours in Castel Gandolfo That Earn a Whole Day

1.Castel Gandolfo: Papal Apartments and Secret Garden Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 277 reviews · 1.5 - 2 hours · from $30Our pick

Review of Castel Gandolfo’s Papal Apartments, Secret Garden, and optional Astronomical Domes, with practical tips on value, timing, and access.

“Calme hors Rome, village très sympa, appt papaux magnifiques, et le centre d’observation « à faire »”

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2.Gandolfo: Castel Gandolfo Papal Villa Gardens Minibus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 240 reviews · 1 - 2 hours · from $25

Tour Castel Gandolfo’s Papal Gardens by open minibus, see Domitian’s ruins, hear papal stories, and add the domes or porchetta lunch.

“Chouette activité. Sans doute encore plus sympa au printemps, quand tout est en fleurs, mais ça vaut la peine”

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3.Papal Palace and Secret Garden Ticket and Audio Guide

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 73 reviews · from $23

Review of Castel Gandolfo’s Papal Palace, Moro Garden, and Secret Garden, with practical advice on value, access, timing, and the audio guide.

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4.Borgo Laudato Sì – Villa Barberini Gardens

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 39 reviews · 1 hour · from $17Best value

Explore Villa Barberini Gardens by eco-friendly vehicle, with ancient ruins, fountains, papal history, and practical tips for a $17 visit.

“The bus didn’t turn up and I had to book with another tour don’t bother with this one”

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