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

Castel Sant'Angelo, Hadrian's Mausoleum, ROme
Tour guide showing Jubilee Silver Pass holders around the historic Castel Sant'Angelo in Rome, Italy
St. Peter's Basilica dome view with Castel Sant'Angelo in Rome during guided tour.
St. Peter's Basilica dome view during Vatican Gardens guided tour with Papal Audience, Rome.

On this combo tour, visit 2 neighboring sites less than 1 km apart yet in different nations! Get expert guidance at Castel Sant’Angelo and St. Peter’s Basilica.

Highlights

  • In a small group, head to Castel Sant’Angelo by the Tiber River, commissioned as Emperor Hadrian’s Mausoleum and then used as a papal fortress!

  • Learn all about the astronomers and artists imprisoned in the castle’s dungeons. Admire the ramparts outside and well-preserved frescoes within.

  • At St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City, cherish divine art like Michelangelo’s life-sized Pieta sculpture of Jesus and Mary with expert insight.

  • From Bernini’s gilded Altar, Tabernacle and Angels to the mysterious Papal Tombs, the world’s largest church holds many architectural surprises.

  • Fun fact: The discreet Passetto di Borgo which connects Castel Sant’Angelo to Vatican City features in Dan Brown's Angels and Demons.

Inclusions

Castel Sant’Angelo

  • Guided tour of Castel Sant'Angelo with entry

  • Expert English-speaking guide

  • Group of up to 20 guests

St. Peter’s Basilica

  • Guided tour of St. Peter's Basilica and the Papal Tombs

  • Expert English-speaking guide

Cancellation policy

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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Robert Imboden

Robert

5/5

Dec, 2024

Booking with Headout was fast simple. Staff was friendly and helpful upon arrival. Our tour guide, Eduardo, was both courteous and knowledgable. We used Headout for mulitple tours in Rome and they were fantastic!
Terpos Georgios

Terpos

5/5

Dec, 2024

Absolutely perfect especially our guide Eduardo was very helpful and informed us about everything. Definitely recommended!!!!!
Clayton Hiebert

Clayton

5/5

Nov, 2024

Alex was an amazing guide with a wealth of knowledge on Castel St Angelo and the Vatican/ Rome connections. Highly recommended
Analia Pastorino

Analia

3/5

Nov, 2024

Buy the St. Peter's Basilica and Castel S Angelo Combo Tour. The first tour started at 8.20 am but until 9.30 am groups are not allowed to enter the basilica so I spent 15 minutes and had to run to the other tour. I almost didn't make the first one. I wrote and sent WhatsApp the night before because I had doubts and nobody answered me. The guide Martina from Castel S Angelo was wonderful. The visit was excellent.
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Kayli Morgan

Kayli

5/5

Nov, 2024

Very smooth booking process and the location was easy to find. Our tour guide Brigitte was wonderful and so very passionate about what she does. She was the best tour guide of all the tours we did in Rome.

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

From a mausoleum to a fortress to a museum

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!

The world’s largest church

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.

Castel St. Angelo

MondayClosed
Tuesday09:00 AM - 07:30 PMlast entry 06:30 PM
Wednesday09:00 AM - 07:30 PMlast entry 06:30 PM
Thursday09:00 AM - 07:30 PMlast entry 06:30 PM
Friday09:00 AM - 07:30 PMlast entry 06:30 PM
Saturday09:00 AM - 07:30 PMlast entry 06:30 PM
Sunday09:00 AM - 07:30 PMlast entry 06:30 PM

St Peter's Basilica

Monday07:00 AM - 06:30 PMlast entry 06:30 PM
Tuesday07:00 AM - 06:30 PMlast entry 06:30 PM
Wednesday12:30 PM - 06:30 PMlast entry 06:30 PM
Thursday07:00 AM - 06:30 PMlast entry 06:30 PM
Friday07:00 AM - 06:30 PMlast entry 06:30 PM
Saturday07:00 AM - 06:30 PMlast entry 06:30 PM
Sunday07:00 AM - 06:30 PMlast entry 06:30 PM

What to bring

Castel Sant’Angelo

  • If you are visiting with a baby or a toddler, bring a carrier.

  • Keep in mind that your ticket is nominative, and you must present a valid ID matching your full name on the ticket for entry.

What's not allowed

St. Peter’s Basilica

  • Strict dress code: knees and shoulders must be covered for all guests.

  • It's all about the quiet vibes. Mobile phones must remain on silent mode inside the Basilica.

Accessibility

Castel Sant’Angelo

  • Only some areas of the castle are suitable for the use of prams/strollers and wheelchairs.

St. Peter’s Basilica

  • This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible. The right semicircle of Saint Peter’s Square is equipped with ramp access into the Basilica. For any special requirements, contact accoglienza@fsp.va in advance.

  • Sign language guided tours are available at the Basilica. This service must be booked at least 48 hours in advance at the following email address: visiteguidate@fsp.va.

Additional information

St. Peter’s Basilica

  • Expect a long wait at security, especially during peak times. Patience is key, it could take up to an hour!
  • Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

  • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.

Meeting points

Castel Sant'Angelo and St. Peter's Basilica

  • Please check your final vouchers for both attractions for the meeting point details and specific instructions.

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