Guided Tours

Castel Sant'Angelo Guided Tour

Name: Castel Sant'Angelo Guided Tour
Start: 2024-11-21T17:00:00
End: 2024-11-21T19:00:00
Location: Castel Sant'Angelo

Castel Sant'Angelo in Rome with e-bike rental and audio guide option.

Tour guide showing Jubilee Silver Pass holders around the historic Castel Sant'Angelo in Rome, Italy

Get skip-the-line entry on this in-depth tour of the ancient Castel Sant'Angelo, and explore spots not known to the public with a professional guide.

Highlights

Jump past queues and join this unique tour of Castel Sant'Angelo, an extraordinary mausoleum-turned-fortress that has passed hands from Emperor Hadrian to the Papacy.
View the papal apartments, and get picturesque views of the Tiber River and city from defensive ramparts, led by an expert guide in your preferred language!
Traverse the castle that has become a 'museum of itself' with a group of just 20 guests. Choose between a 1 or 2-hour tour.
Fun fact: From the end of the 11th century, the Angel at the top of the castle has been substituted 6 times.

Inclusions

Guided tour of Castel Sant'Angelo with skip-the-line entry
Access to the terrace
Expert English, Italian, French, or Spanish-speaking guide
Group of up to 20 guests
Headsets if needed

Cancellation policy

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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Sean

4/5

Nov, 2024

Our guide was knowledgeable and pleasant the tour was small so the guide answered all the questions we had, well worth the time and money!

Andrew

5/5

Nov, 2024

The ticketing online was simple and straightforward. The tour guide was on time and easily identified at meeting site. He was very knowledgeable of the subject and added many interesting details as well as humour to make it an enjoyable experience.

Kieran

5/5

Oct, 2024

Fantastic guide with amazing information which was presented in a truely informative way. The building itself is spectacular but the guide (sorry I forgot her name) added an extra layer of depth to the story. Thank you.

Renato

5/5

Oct, 2024

Very nice place! The experience was made much better by the guide who knew everything about the place!!! I would like to praise the guide who helped us. Thank you very much!

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Gary

5/5

Oct, 2024

The guide Matteo did a fantastic job of explaining the history of the castle and the symbolism of the art work throughout the castle

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Your experience

Take advantage of your skip-the-line entry ticket for a guided tour of the famous Hadrian's Palace, built by the Roman emperor as his tomb. Embark on your tour and listen to your guide's instructions to discover the secrets behind the Castel Sant'Angelo. Explore the magnificent architecture and paintings of this historic building used by the Popes as a residence for the Popes, a treasure of the State, a prison, and a place for public executions over the centuries.

Next, your professional guide will take you to the emperor's burial place, where you can learn more about the castle's history and the emperor's life. Halt down for admiring beautiful sculptures of angels as you continue your journey. Finish off your 2 hours guided tour with a picturesque view of the lake and castle from the terrace and enjoy your time clicking memorable pictures.

Know before you go

What to bring

Wear comfortable walking shoes as some of the steps and passageways in the castle can be a little slippery.
If you are visiting with a baby or a toddler, get a carrier.

What's not allowed

Note that the following are not allowed: luggage and large bags.

Accessibility

This experience is not accessible by wheelchair and pram/strollers.

My tickets

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
- Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.
- Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.