Angels & Demons Tour with Guided Visit to Castel Sant'Angelo

Step into Rome’s secrets on a half-day guided tour tracing Dan Brown’s “Angels and Demons,” with exclusive access to Castel Sant’Angelo.

Getting started

Meet your English-speaking guide near the main entrance, where your tickets are validated and a brief introduction sets the stage for your journey. After a quick security check, you’ll join your group and begin exploring Rome’s storied piazzas and hidden passages.

What to expect

Castel Sant’Angelo and Illuminati sites

This tour brings to life the mysteries of the Illuminati, weaving together art, history, and intrigue across some of Rome’s most iconic and lesser-known locations.

Features

• Castel Sant’Angelo: Originally built as a mausoleum for Emperor Hadrian, this fortress is central to the novel’s plot and offers insight into Rome’s layered history.

• Piazza Navona: Discover the square’s Baroque fountains and decode hidden messages in Bernini’s sculptures, as featured in the story.

• Church of Illumination: Visit the church that inspired key scenes in the novel, and learn about its real-life significance.

• Four Altars of Science: Visit the key sites from Angels & Demons—St. Maria del Popolo, St. Peter’s Square, St. Maria della Vittoria, and the Fountain of the Four Rivers in Piazza Navona.

• True taste of Rome: Includes your choice of a soft drink (caffe, cappuccino, or juice), granita, or gelato

• Expert storytelling: Your guide brings each site to life, highlighting historical facts, artistic details, and the real stories behind the legends.

• Convenient transfers: All journeys between sites are in an air-conditioned minivan, ensuring a comfortable and seamless tour.