Express Guided Tour of Castel Sant’Angelo

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Explore the history, art, architecture, and beauty of Castel Sant'Angelo with fast-track access.

Highlights

Avail skip-the-line access to the beautiful Castel Sant'Angelo, and save on time and energy exploring the castle on this guided tour.
Wander around the castle celebrating and appreciating art such as the beautifully preserved paintings and frescoes at the castle.
Explore and learn the secrets of this castle, known around the world for serving as a mausoleum, a fortress, a hideaway, and a museum at different points in time of history.
Fun Fact: The statue of an angel crowning the castle was added as a symbol of the archangel Michael, who was believed to have appeared and ended the plague in Rome.

Inclusions

Skip-the-line entrance to the Castel Sant'Angelo
Professional English-speaking guide
1-hour guided tour
Headsets

Exclusions

Hotel transfers

Cancellation policy

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Reviews

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Ann

5/5

Jul, 2024

Mattia had excellent knowledge of Castle and its phases and who was involved with its transitions. He told great stories and was very passionate about the subject.

Bryce

5/5

Jul, 2024

The tour guide was amazing! I wish we had opted for a longer tour because she did a great job telling the story and history of Castel Sant Angelo.

Brendan

5/5

Jul, 2024

I liked exploring what it looked like in Rome, the history of the castle, and the views from the top are amazing. We had a great guide too!

Christopher

5/5

Jun, 2024

Sylvia was a superb guide -- knowledgeable, friendly, and accommodating. We signed up for the one hour express tour but wish we had time for the two hour tour with Sylvia! A+

Roselyn

5/5

Jun, 2024

Our guide was highly engaging and very knowledgeable. She was so personable and knew how to pitch all the information for her audience. Brilliant

Your Experience

Explore Castel Sant'Angelo, popularly known as The Mausoleum of Hadrian with skip-the-line access and marvel at its architecture. Explore the five floors within the castle and wallow in its rich historical splendor as you learn about its facts from your expert professional guide. Discover the art and paintings in the castle that portray the rich history of the country.

Follow your guide to the emperor's burial place, the papal apartment, and the treasury room. Admire the beautiful angel sculptures along the Ponte Sant'Angelo bridge, also known as the Bridge of Angels. Towards the end, get an incredible experience with a panoramic view from the castle's terrace and take stunning photos of the city.

Know Before You Go

Important Information

This tour is available in English

Operating Hours

Tue to Sun: 10am, 3pm, & 5pm

My tickets

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.
Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your visit to avoid any delays.

Meeting Point

Meet your guide in front of the main entrance of Castel Sant'Angelo.
Address: Lungotevere Castello, 50, 00193 Roma RM, Italy.
Guide Identifier: Your guide will be holding a “Loving Rome” orange flag.

Get Directions to the Meeting Point

Getting There

By Bus

The closest bus stop is P.za Pia/Castel S. Angelo. It is a quick 5-min walk to the meeting point.
Board buses #23, #40, #62, and more to get you there.

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