On this 2-hour guided tour, discover the castle and its changes throughout the centuries. Admire the paintings, ancient fortified walls, statues, the treasure room and take in breathtaking views of the city.

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Duration 2 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Skip the line through a separate entrance
Live tour guide: English
Small group: Limited to 10 participants

Highlights

See the tomb of Emperor Hadrian
Visit Pope Paul III's apartment and its amazing frescos
Enjoy the breathtaking city view from the top terrace

Full description

The Castel Sant'Angelo was erected by Emperor Hadrian to be his tomb and many of his successors are buried there. The castle was also used by popes as their private residence, the state treasury, a prison and as a location for public executions throughout its history. On your tour, you will be able to explore the rich history of the castle. See samples of magnificent art either in architecture or paintings. Enter the emperor’s burial place, the papal apartments, the treasury room, and much more. You will also enjoy one of the best breathtaking views of Rome. Take fantastic panoramic photos of the castle and of the city from the terrace. You will be part of a small group (not exceeding 10 people), led by a professional, experienced, local guide who speaks fluent English.

Includes

Entrance tickets
Local guide
Small group (10 people max)
Walking tour
Amazing view over the city of Rome

Hotel pick-up and drop off
Food and drinks
Gratuities

Not suitable for

People with mobility impairments
Wheelchair users

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds

Traveler requirements

You are required to bring and wear a mask
All participants over 12 years old must present one of the following: proof of full vaccination, proof of first vaccination administered at least 22 days ago, proof of a Covid-19 infection in the past 6 months, or a negative PCR test taken no more than 48 hours before the activity starts

Meeting point

Arrive 15 minutes before the activity starts. The guide will meet you in the square at the end of the bridge, outside the main entrance.

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Important information

What to bring

Comfortable shoes

Not allowed

Luggage or large bags
Unaccompanied minors

Know before you go

You will have to climb a series of stairs to reach the panoramic terrace

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.9 /5

based on 27 reviews

Review summary

Guide
4.9/5
Value for money
4.3/5
Service
5/5
Organization
4.9/5

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Our guide Veronica was stunning. She brings all the information across with so much enthusiasm. The tour was incredibly interesting, full of good humor. Her knowledge is sensational and she always answered my questions immediately and had all the right answers. A visit to the engelsburg is definitely worth it with a guide and this tour with Veronica is highly recommended and worth every penny.

March 2, 2022

Absolutely great!

One of the highlights of our trip to Rome! The Castel Sant'Angelo is a very interesting building. Not too crowded in the low season, but the small group tour is still worth it. We were lucky and even had the guide to ourselves (3 people + guide). The guide spoke

September 18, 2019

Very competent guide. However, the price seems much too high to me, because you don't see anything different than everyone else...

November 4, 2019

Rome: Castel Sant'Angelo Skip the Line Small Group Tour

Rome: Castel Sant'Angelo Skip the Line Small Group Tour

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Absolutely great!