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Combo (Save 10%): Altare della Patria Glass Elevator + Castel Sant'Angelo Tickets

4.5/5(418)

Katherine M

Couple

Verified booking

4 days ago

This fortress, a short distance from Vatican City, is lesser known than other Roman attractions, but well worth the visit. You begin by walking across the bridge of Angels, and the included audioguide is excellent. The biggest bonus - stunning views of Rome and Vatican City! I highly recommend it.

Melanie S

Couple

Verified booking

Last week

Booking went smoothly, and we got into Castel Sant'Angelo quickly. We had the audio guide through Dex, an app you need to download beforehand. The audio guide was well done and informative. The café is great! Fantastic view!

Laura M

Group

Verified booking

5 days ago

I liked the helpfulness of the staff. Unfortunately, I needed help asking questions and with the tickets, but... thank you for the understanding I received and for your support. I recommend you.

Christina M

Couple

Verified booking

2 weeks ago

Everything was just as described! We didn't have to wait to the endless queue and everything went smoothly. Although we faced some issues with the audio guide yet we still had a great time!

Heike F

Family

Verified booking

Last week

We had no wait time. Unfortunately, the audio guide was somehow not in the right order, so it was a bit hard to follow. The best part was the view looking down from the top onto the Ponte Sant'Angelo. Overall, I thought there would be more to see. We finished the visit relatively quickly.

Alberto V

Couple

Verified booking

Last week

The visit was ideal, being able to enter without any wait. I missed having the audio guide sent to me, and Palazzo Venezia was closed without prior notice.

Experience Rome’s rich history, art, and panoramic views: all with one convenient ticket.

Ride the glass elevator at the Altar of the Fatherland for sweeping, unobstructed views over Rome’s iconic skyline.

Discover Italy’s unification story at the Museum of the Risorgimento and admire Renaissance art at Palazzo Venezia.

Explore opulent papal apartments, ancient prison cells and Renaissance frescoes at Castle Sant'Angelo

This combo saves you time and money while covering two of Rome’s most celebrated historic sites.

Castel Sant’Angelo

Skip-the-line entry to Castel Sant’Angelo

Altar of the Fatherland, Museum and Glass Elevator

Skip-the-line access to Altar of the Fatherland glass elevator

Skip-the-line entry to the Museum of the Risorgimento

Skip-the-line entry to Palazzo Venezia

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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What our guests say
Heike F
Family
Verified booking
Last week
We had no wait time. Unfortunately, the audio guide was somehow not in the right order, so it was a bit hard to follow. The best part was the view looking down from the top onto the Ponte Sant'Angelo. Overall, I thought there would be more to see. We finished the visit relatively quickly.
Katherine M
Couple
Verified booking
4 days ago
This fortress, a short distance from Vatican City, is lesser known than other Roman attractions, but well worth the visit. You begin by walking across the bridge of Angels, and the included audioguide is excellent. The biggest bonus - stunning views of Rome and Vatican City! I highly recommend it.
Melanie S
Couple
Verified booking
Last week
Booking went smoothly, and we got into Castel Sant'Angelo quickly. We had the audio guide through Dex, an app you need to download beforehand. The audio guide was well done and informative. The café is great! Fantastic view!
Anna A
Couple
Verified booking
Sep 2026
Skip-the-line entry, the visit was really beautiful and well worth it. It was amazing to see the grandeur of this structure on the banks of the Tiber, and the Angel's Terrace was also magnificent, offering a panoramic view of Rome.
Laura M
Group
Verified booking
5 days ago
I liked the helpfulness of the staff. Unfortunately, I needed help asking questions and with the tickets, but... thank you for the understanding I received and for your support. I recommend you.

Save time and see two of Rome’s most iconic sites, Castel Sant’Angelo and the Altar of the Fatherland, with fast-track entry.

Getting started

Begin at either attraction. For Castel Sant’Angelo, show your ticket at Lungotevere Castello 50; for the Altar of the Fatherland, start at the tour operator’s office. At both sites, skip the ticket lines and proceed directly after a quick check-in.

What to expect

Castel Sant’Angelo

Originally built as Emperor Hadrian’s mausoleum, Castel Sant’Angelo later served as a fortress, papal residence, and prison. This cylindrical monument offers a journey through centuries of Roman history.

Features:

Spiral ramp and Chamber of Ashes: Walk the defensive ramp to the burial chambers, once holding the remains of emperors like Hadrian and Marcus Aurelius.

Papal apartments and Sala Paolina: Explore rooms adorned with frescoes and stucco, including the Sala Paolina with paintings of Hadrian.

Angel Courtyard: See the original marble statue of Archangel Michael by Raffaello da Montelupo.

Historic prisons: Visit the Parlatoio, used for prisoner interrogations, and learn about notable inmates.

Rooftop terrace: Enjoy panoramic views of Rome and the bronze statue of Archangel Michael by Peter Anton von Verschaffelt.

Renaissance bastions: Discover the five bastions added for military defense during the Renaissance.

Altar of the Fatherland, Museum and Glass Elevator

The Altare della Patria is Italy’s largest national monument, known for its neoclassical grandeur and sweeping city views. Your visit includes the Museum of the Risorgimento and Palazzo Venezia.

Features:

Glass elevator to the terrace: Ride to the top for unobstructed views of the Roman Forum, Palatine Hill, and the Colosseum.

White marble facade and Corinthian columns: Admire the monument’s architectural scale and detail.

Equestrian statue of Victor Emmanuel II: See the centerpiece honoring Italy’s first king.

Museum of the Risorgimento: Explore artifacts, documents, and weapons from Italy’s unification.

Palazzo Venezia: Visit galleries with Renaissance art, historic artifacts, and peaceful courtyard gardens.

Castel Sant’Angelo

What to bring

A valid ID proof reflecting your full name is required at the ticket counter to verify your identity.

What’s not allowed

Tripods, food and drink, and large bags are not allowed at the venue.

Luggage and large bags are not allowed.

Accessibility

Some areas of the museum including the spiral ramp and terrace are not accessible to wheelchair users.

Additional information

Mandatory security checks would still be required at the entrance even with fast-track entry tickets.

Reduced entry tickets are available for EU citizens aged 18 to 25.

Altar of the Fatherland, Museum and Glass Elevator

What to bring

A valid ID proof reflecting your full name is required at the ticket counter to verify your identity.

What’s not allowed

Pets are not permitted inside the attraction.

Luggage and large bags are not allowed.

Accessibility

Some areas of the museum including the spiral ramp and terrace are not accessible to wheelchair users.

Additional information

Guests have 7 days from the date of purchase to use the ticket, offering the freedom to visit whenever they choose within that timeframe.

Your ticket will be emailed to you shortly.

Please display the ticket on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the redemption point.

Please arrive at the redemption point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your visit to avoid any delays.

Ticket redemption point

Please check your final voucher for the redemption point details and specific instructions.