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Apostolic Palace

Visit Apostolic Palace in Vatican City, a place of spiritual significance and historical grandeur. Admire the grand rooms, priceless art, and absorb the Vatican's profound heritage. This visit offers a remarkable glimpse into a world of faith, art, and tradition.

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Apostolic Palace
Exterior view of the Apostolic Palace
View of Apostolic Palace from Saint Peter's Square in Vatican
Tourists exploring Vatican Museums with Jubilee Gold Pass, viewing ancient artifacts and art, with a visit to Catacombs, Castel SantAngelo, and Castel Gandolfo
View of the gardens of Villa Barberini
Tourists exploring Vatican Museums with Jubilee Gold Pass, viewing ancient artifacts and art, with a visit to Catacombs, Castel SantAngelo, and Castel Gandolfo in Rome, Italy
Young woman using audio guide during Carcassonne walking tour
Scenic countryside of Castel Gandolfo
1 hour 30 minutes
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  • Visit the Apostolic Palace of Castel Gandolfo, the exclusive residence of the Pope, for centuries prior, and admire its extravagance.

  • See the large display of cars at the palace, and marvel at paintings, frescoes, and portraits that add a lot of character to the arches and pillars.

  • Venture into the lush gardens of Villa Barberini or Secret Gardens to see its trimmed hedges, mazes, and flowers in bloom making this garden a beautiful escape.

  • Enjoy the sparkling waters and the lush green countryside of Castel Gandolfo and see for yourself why this place was chosen by emperors and popes as a summertime residence.

  • Did you know that Michaelangelo’s awe-inspiring Sistine Chapel also lies within The Apostolic Palace?

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  • Visit the Apostolic Palace of Castel Gandolfo, the exclusive residence of the Pope, for centuries prior, and admire its extravagance.

  • See the large display of cars at the palace, and marvel at paintings, frescoes, and portraits that add a lot of character to the arches and pillars.

  • Venture into the lush gardens of Villa Barberini or Secret Gardens to see its trimmed hedges, mazes, and flowers in bloom making this garden a beautiful escape.

  • Enjoy the sparkling waters and the lush green countryside of Castel Gandolfo and see for yourself why this place was chosen by emperors and popes as a summertime residence.

  • Did you know that Michaelangelo’s awe-inspiring Sistine Chapel also lies within The Apostolic Palace?

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Visitors on a small group guided tour of Vatican Museums
Group of tourists exploring the ancient Roman Catacombs during the Jubilee Silver Pass tour, including Vatican Museums and Castel SantAngelo
Tourists exploring the historic Castel Sant'Angelo in Rome, Italy, a unique experience offered with the Jubilee Silver Pass that includes Vatican Museums and Catacombs
castel gandolfo in rome
Tour guide showing a group the Sistine Chapel ceiling during the Jubilee Gold Pass tour in Vatican Museums, Rome
Exterior view of the Roman Catacombs
Tourists enjoying drinks on the terrace with a stunning view of Rome's Castel Sant'Angelo, included in the Jubilee Gold Pass: Vatican Museums, Catacombs, Castel SantAngelo, and Castel Gandolfo tour
Tourists exploring Vatican Museums with Jubilee Gold Pass, viewing ancient artifacts and art, with a visit to Catacombs, Castel SantAngelo, and Castel Gandolfo in Rome, Italy
Tour guide showing a group the intricacies of the Sistine Chapel in Vatican Museums, Rome, included in the Jubilee Silver Pass
Group of tourists exploring the ancient Roman Catacombs during a guided tour, part of the Jubilee Gold Pass package including Vatican Museums, Castel SantAngelo, and Castel Gandolfo
Tourists enjoying drinks on the terrace of Castel Sant'Angelo in Rome, Italy, a unique experience included in the Jubilee Silver Pass: Vatican Museums, Catacombs, and Castel Sant'Angelo tour
Tourists exploring Vatican Museums with Jubilee Gold Pass, viewing ancient artifacts and art, with a visit to Catacombs, Castel SantAngelo, and Castel Gandolfo
Flexible duration
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  • Take a guided tour of the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel and gaze at Michelangelo's vibrant murals of biblical heavens.

  • Let your guide take you through the Catacomb's eerie tunnels with skulls and bones of the buried, peeking through the walls, created by Roman Christians 2000 years ago.

  • Step into Hadrian's Mausoleum and be greeted by the cylindrical building topped by a golden quadriga that later turned into a prison.

  • Wander through the Castel Gandolfo where colorful houses hug the shores of the serene Lake Albano and the papal palace stands as a historic centerpiece.

  • Fun fact: Some catacombs were used as secret meeting places during times of religious persecution, to hide from the Roman authorities!

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  • Take a guided tour of the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel and gaze at Michelangelo's vibrant murals of biblical heavens.

  • Let your guide take you through the Catacomb's eerie tunnels with skulls and bones of the buried, peeking through the walls, created by Roman Christians 2000 years ago.

  • Step into Hadrian's Mausoleum and be greeted by the cylindrical building topped by a golden quadriga that later turned into a prison.

  • Wander through the Castel Gandolfo where colorful houses hug the shores of the serene Lake Albano and the papal palace stands as a historic centerpiece.

  • Fun fact: Some catacombs were used as secret meeting places during times of religious persecution, to hide from the Roman authorities!

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