Combo (Save 5%): Castel Sant'Angelo + St. Peter's Basilica Guided Tour

An unparalleled experience in Rome! Combine expertly guided tours to these complementary monuments and learn of their intertwined history at a discount.

Getting started

After booking, you'll receive your ticket by email along with meeting point details and instructions.

What to expect

Castel Sant’Angelo

Castel Sant’Angelo has had a long and tumultuous history, meant to be a royal resting place before being converted to a castle-fort for the papacy, and eventually settling for its fate as a museum. Venture through its military exhibits, admire its moats and guarded passageways, and hear the chilling tales of those kept in its dungeons. Get lost in indoor open spaces like the Courtyard of the Angel, and halls like the marble-lined Grand Loggia or the extravagant Paolina Rooms. Be sure to ask your guide lots of questions!

Features

• Mausoleum of Hadrian – Originally built as the emperor’s tomb.

• Secret passages – Discover hidden escape routes.

• Panoramic terrace – Stunning views of Rome and the Vatican.

• Papal apartments – Lavish rooms once used by popes.

• Prison cells – Former dungeons that held historical figures.

• Renaissance frescoes – Beautifully preserved wall paintings.

St. Peter's Basilica

Within the Vatican City enclave, St. Peter’s Basilica towers up over the other buildings. Smack under its 448 ft-high dome of Michelangelo lies the resplendent Main Altar, covered by Bernini’s famous bronze canopy or Baldachin. In the grooves of this massive basilica are numerous niche chapels filled with artworks, sculptures, tabernacles, and more by Renaissance greats. Then, venture a level below ground to the Vatican Grottoes and unravel the Papal Tombs. Be in the presence of St. Peter’s supposed sepulcher at Clementine Chapel or pay homage to St. John Paul II's sarcophagi.

Features

• Michelangelo’s Pietà – A masterpiece depicting Mary holding Jesus.

• Bernini’s Baldachin – A grand bronze canopy over the Papal Altar.

• St. Peter’s Dome – Climb for breathtaking views of Vatican City.

• Papal Tombs – The final resting places of past popes.

• Vatican Grottoes – Underground chapels and papal burial sites.

• Chair of St. Peter – A stunning relic encased in Bernini’s design.

• Mosaics & frescoes – Exquisite artwork covering the Basilica’s interior.

• Holy Door – A sacred entrance opened only during Jubilee years.