Rome: Small Group Guided Tour of Castel Sant'Angelo

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Rome: Small Group Guided Tour of Castel Sant'Angelo
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167 reviews

Visit the unique monument of Castel Sant’Angelo in Rome. Learn the complex history and enjoy a guided tour of the premises without standing in line.

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Duration 2 hours
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Skip the ticket line
Live tour guide
Italian, French, English, Spanish

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Lisa – United Kingdom

Our tour guide Alec was welcoming friendly extremely professional and very knowledgeable with a great sense of humour thrown in ;-)

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Ashley – United States

Alec was so knowledgeable and made the tour very interesting. My husband and I learned a lot and enjoyed our small group. Alec was so captivating that other people kept trying to join in on our tour and I don’t blame them!

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Highlights

  • Skip the line with your guide
  • Explore the Castle
  • Admire the extraordinary view from the terrace
  • Learn the complex history
  • View perfectly preserved frescoes from the Renaissance period

Full description

Skip the line and enter Emperor Hadrian's Tomb. Walk through its fortified corridors and learn the mysterious and multi-faceted history. Explore the five floors of the castle and learn of those who were once incarcerated there. Take memorable photos of the city once you reach the terrace.


Meet your guide in front of the entrance and enter the castle. Prepare to hear the troubled and one of a kind history and learn why it is considered a monument, museum, and archaeological site all at once.


Walk the spiral ramp to reach each of the five floors, find the chamber of ashes and the cells which imprisoned many historical figures.


Make your way to the upper parts of the castle and find different rooms that served as a Papal residence. Observe the perfectly preserved frescoes from the Reneaissance period, and the extensive collection of weaponry. View the city from the top terrace and take beautiful photos of the skyline.

Includes

  • Skip-the-line entrance to the Castel Sant'Angelo (Adult € 16.00 /Under 18 0€ )
  • 2-hour guided walking tour
  • Guide
  • Headsets if needed
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities

Not suitable for

  • People with mobility impairments

Meeting point

Your guide will be waiting for you with a City Walkers sign in front of the entrance

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Important information

What to bring

  • Passport or ID card

Not allowed

  • Weapons or sharp objects
  • Luggage or large bags
  • Alcohol and drugs

Know before you go

  • This tour will take place rain or shine
  • The tour price includes the cost of the tickets, which is 16 € for adults and free for children under 18 years old
  • Tickets for Castel Sant'Angelo are nominal and will be checked at the entrance by the museum staff. It is important to provide the correct names of all participants (and birthdates) at the time of booking and to bring a valid ID with you.
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From $87 per person

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4.8 out of 5 stars

based on 167 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    5/5
  • Value for money
    4.6/5

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Lisa – United KingdomNovember 1, 2024 – Verified booking
Our tour guide Alec was welcoming friendly extremely professional and very knowledgeable with a great sense of humour thrown in ;-)
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Ashley – United StatesOctober 31, 2024 – Verified booking
Alec was so knowledgeable and made the tour very interesting. My husband and I learned a lot and enjoyed our small group. Alec was so captivating that other people kept trying to join in on our tour and I don’t blame them!
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Mark – United KingdomSeptember 27, 2024 – Verified booking
Our favourite tour as our guide Maria gave us a private tour and had so much time for us to ask questions. She even contacted us before to say where to meet Definitely recommend

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Activity provider:
City Walkers Tours

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