Discover the historical castle and learn the history of its ancient fortress from your expert guide. Admire the painting and ancient fortified walls and statues before taking in breathtaking views of the city.

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Duration 2 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Skip the ticket line
Live tour guide: English

Highlights

Save time with skip-the-line access to the Castel Sant'Angelo
Learn the history of the castle from your expert guide
Enjoy the breathtaking city view from the top of the castle's terrace

Full description

As part of a small group led by a professional local guide, skip the lines at the Castel Sant'Angelo to set off on a 2-hour tour. Start the adventure of the famous castle that was erected by Emperor Hadrian to be his tomb. The building has also been used by popes as their private residence, the state treasury, a prison, and as a location for public executions throughout its history. In just 2 hours you’ll have the chance to discover the rich history of the castle and its magnificent architecture and paintings. You’ll be introduced to the emperor's burial place, the papal apartment, and treasury room. Admire the beautiful angel sculptures along the Ponte Sant'Angelo bridge, also known as the Bridge of Angels. Finish off the incredible experience with a panoramic view from the castle's terrace and take stunning photos of the city.

Includes

Skip-the-line entrance to the Castel Sant'Angelo
Small group tour (maximum 20 person)
Panoramic view from the terrace
Professional local guide
Walking tour
Headsets

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks
Gratuities

Not suitable for

People with mobility impairments
Wheelchair users

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds

Traveler requirements

You are required to bring and wear a mask

Meeting point

Meeting point may vary depending on the option booked.

Important information

What to bring

Comfortable shoes

Not allowed

Food and drinks
Luggage or large bags
Unaccompanied minors

Know before you go

You will have to climb a series of stairs to reach the panoramic terrace
Guests arriving after departure time cannot be accommodated and tickets cannot be refunded

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.7 /5

based on 90 reviews

Review summary

Guide
4.9/5
Value for money
4.6/5

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Our tour guide Oleg was truly exceptional. His level of knowledge and his friendly nature made the tour an absolute pleasure. His interest was contagious and the tour flew by. It far exceeded our expectations as a great tour guide makes such a difference. I look forward to future trips with Oleg as our tour guide.

November 13, 2021

After some initial confusion About the Meeting Point we had a very enjoyable and interesting tour with our guide Mattia. He showed to be very knowledgeable and shared all the information (and it was really a lot of information) in a pleasant and entertaining way. With his open and kind personality he made it a great experience for us.

September 26, 2020

Yesterday (7th November) at 10am Irene was our tour guide to visit Castel Saint Angelo. She was FANTASTIC so knowledgeable and kind. We would like to say thank you again for such a brilliant morning at the Castle and learned so much from her. We would recommend her to everyone. THANK YOU AGAIN IRENE from Peter and Diane

November 8, 2019

Rome: Castel Sant'Angelo Tour with Fast-Track Access

Rome: Castel Sant'Angelo Tour with Fast-Track Access

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