Apostolic Palace of Castel Gandolfo & Pontifical Villas Gardens

The staff is most helpful. Our tour of the garde n s, e:en in December, was breathtaking. Indoors was moving experience and the entire experience makes us wsnt to come back. There is s little restaurant in town that is fabulous!!

The gardens are wonderful. The worker who took me around in the wheelchair was delightful. I don't know his name. He works at the Vatican museum in Rome half the time he was very kind and helpful everybody. There was nice it was a wonderful experience I recommend it to everyone.

I thought I was dealing with Vatican directly then found out there was a 3rd party. Thus a 25 euro service fee. Also, was told that priests get a discount, but no provision was made for this. Finally, after we got our tickets we were told the 2nd floor would be closed because of some problem. When asked if we can get refund or at least a discount because of this we were told no. The main focus of our visit was to see the Pope's 2nd floor residence. We did enjoy the gardens but generally disappointed with whole experience.

les jardins sont vraiment à voir... Intéressant de voir les véhicules officiels avant d'entrer dans la résidence + tout le coté historique de l'endroit.

All very friendly, from security to agents at the "cassa". Too bad we couldn't get off the bus to take some pictures, once or twice at least.

Great place to visit! Ticket collection and general operation of the tour was excellent - no hitches!! Good guides and supportive advice!

We had no problems with ticketing. The gardens and palace provided a unique insight into Papal life. The guides were welcoming and helpful.

After a week of sightseeing in central Rome we were ready for a more relaxing day. Castel Gandolfo is a beautiful place to visit just 45 min train journey from Rome. Gardens are impressive and the Castel very interesting. Great to see Popes private apartments and car collection!

Well-organized access, excellent audio guides, clear mini-bus timetable and top park tour!

Interesting place to visit. Purchase of ticket was easy but the €6 extra charged was excessive

Everyone was so kind and happy, that we felt very welcome. :)

Magnificent gardens, accurate timetable. Interesting but not extraordinary palace. Gallery of the Popes touching.