Caserta: Day Trips and Tours from Rome

Take a day trip to Caserta Royal Palace from Rome to experience this UNESCO World Heritage site, one of the world's largest palaces. A monumental work of the Enlightenment, this 18th-century palace remains a significant architectural creation worthy of visit.

Explore one of Europe's greatest historical gardens with several rare and valuable plants brought to the royal residence from around the world. Admire a multitude of tableau sculptures integrated into the natural environment, as you absorb the serenity and freshness of the park.

Here’s everything you need to know about Caserta Royal Palace, one of the most captivating day trips from Rome.

How to get to Caserta Royal Palace from Rome?

You can reach the palace by road or rail. Caserta is situated 40 kilometers (25 miles) to the north of Naples. From Rome, it is 201 kilometers (125 miles) southeast.

From Rome by car

A day trip to Caserta by car is relatively easy to do. Take the A24 east of Rome. Once past Lunghezza, look for exit E45 and merge onto the A1 heading south towards Naples. Take the exit for Caserta and turn left onto Via Nazionale Appia. Head east until you reach the palace.

From Rome by train

Rome’s Termini Station has many direct trains to Caserta every day. Your destination station is just a 5-minute walk from the palace, making the journey to Caserta Royal Palace pretty straightforward. Some fast trains can make this journey in just over an hour.

Guided tour to Caserta Royal Palace from Rome

Consider a Caserta Royal Palace guided tour if you want to remove the hassle of finding your way independently and have a stress-free journey. Tours will pick you up at your hotel or meet at a designated point. There are several types of Caserta tours and various price ranges you can choose from to suit your preferences.

How much does the entrance ticket to Caserta Royal Palace cost?

Regular Caserta Royal Palace tickets include access to the royal apartments, Royal Park and English Garden.

• All-inclusive ticket: €14
• Park and garden only: €9
• Apartments only: €10 (only available when the park is closed)

Children aged under 18 can enter for free (photo ID is required, and aged under 12 must be accompanied by an adult). Persons with disabilities plus one family member or proven carer can also enter without charge.

What is the typical itinerary?

Visiting the palace and gardens usually takes all day. Depending on your tour operator, pickup may be at your accommodation or a meeting point. Transportation is typically by air-conditioned coach, though some operators prefer to use the train.

Once you are at your destination, you will have a guided tour of the palace’s rooms and apartments. However, with 1,200 rooms over five floors, it may be a little tricky to see all of them. However, you will undoubtedly see the stunning throne room and theater among other ornately decorated and grandiose rooms.

You will also visit the palace’s extensive gardens and see its many water features. Among those are the Fountain of Diana and Actaeon and the Fountain of Venus and Adonis. You will also see many intricately sculpted statues throughout the 120-hectare park, inspired by the gardens at Versailles.

What kinds of tours are available to go to Caserta Royal Palace?

There are different types of Caserta tours to the palace. Each comes with a different itinerary and style. This means that there is also a range of prices. So, consider the type of tour you want first before committing.

Guided tours to Caserta Royal Palace from Rome

Guided tours to Caserta typically feature some kind of guide, whether a real and informative human guide or an audio headset to use at your leisure. They generally are day tours to the Caserta Royal Palace and should include transportation and lunch.

Private tour to Caserta Royal Palace from Rome

Private tours will largely be more expensive. However, the one-on-one experience means that you will have the opportunity to gain much more from your Caserta day trip. You can tailor much of the tour to your needs, and the level of luxury will depend on the cost.

Day trip to Caserta Royal Palace plus Pompeii from Rome

Together with Mount Vesuvius, Pompeii is another unmissable sight in the area. Certain tour operators offer day trips featuring these sights and the Caserta Royal Palace together. However, by packing several destinations into a day trip to Caserta, you will be reducing the time usually spent at each location.

How much does a tour to Caserta Royal Palace from Rome cost?

Guided day trips to Caserta from Rome cost between €150 and €300 per person range, and the prices cover entrance fees and lunch, as well as a tour guide.

Private tours can be much more costly. Private Caserta tours cost around €600 per person for a group of two people and include entrance tickets to Caserta Palace, an English-speaking guide and roundtrip transportation.

What are the opening times?

The Caserta Palace is open year-round, but the opening times vary from season to season. The Royal Apartments are open from Wednesday to Monday. They are closed on Tuesdays. Visits are from 8:30 AM to 7:30 PM (last admission at 6:30 PM).

The Royal Park is open from 8:30 AM year-round, but closing times differ throughout the year.

Royal Park closing times by month:

• January – 4 PM (last entry 3 PM)
• February – 4:30 PM (last entry 3:30 PM)
• March – 5 PM (last entry 4 PM)
• April to September – 7 PM (last entry 6 PM)
• October – 5:30 PM (last entry 4:30 PM)
• November and December – 3:30 PM (last entry 2:30 PM)

The English garden also opens at 8:30 AM but closes one hour before the Royal Park. Last entry is also one hour before it closes.

When is the best time to visit Caserta Royal Palace?

June and September are pleasantly warm, and the best months for your Caserta day trip. The temperature averages 26 degrees Celsius  (78.8 degrees Fahrenheit) during these months. July and August sandwiched in between might be a little hot for strolling the gardens, although you can expect the lowest rainfall in these months.

Spring (March-April) and autumn (October-November) are also good times to enjoy the gardens. It would be best to avoid the winter months unless your only concern is visiting the warm and dry indoor palace.

Are there any tours to Caserta Royal Palace from other cities in Italy?

Yes, there are other tours departing from other cities in Italy:

• Day tours to Caserta from Naples

What are the other day trips from Rome?

• Amalfi Coast day trips from Rome
• Positano day tours from Rome
• Villa d'Este day trips from Rome
• Day trips to Tivoli from Rome
• Hadrian's Villa day tours from Rome
• Day trips to Florence from Rome

Travel tips

• Bring an umbrella or rain jacket. Rain can be expected year-round, with October to April being the biggest culprits.
• Take a picnic or pack lunch — the gardens are huge!
• Enjoy the convenient cafés if you don’t want to bring your own food. They are not over-priced and offer good-quality meals and snacks.
• Prioritize your safety when traveling alone at night.
• There is parking available just under the palace with very reasonable parking rates.