Combos

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

Name: Combo (Save 5%): Castel Sant'Angelo + St. Peter's Basilica Guided Tour
Start: 2024-10-23T13:45:00
End: 2024-10-23T14:45:00
Location: Rome

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 - Bernini's Baldacchino

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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Maria,

5/5

Oct, 2024

We had been able to book tickets for St. Peter's online that very day! We were met by a Dutch guy who told us that Stefano would be our guide in English. Everything was well arranged! We had to wait in line for about 45 minutes before we were inside but Stefano filled that up completely with history of the Basilica. The time passed in no time. Furthermore, he showed us around and told us all at once, he knows a lot about it! A whole lot wiser we walked out again. A great experience for us!

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Karen

3/5

Oct, 2024

Good guide but very long wait to enter Basilica so didn't get a guided tour inside as guide had to leave for his next tour

Galina

4/5

Oct, 2024

The guide was very friendly and knowleadgeable. He managed to keep us entertained during the 1 hour wait in front of the Basilica. Downside of the experience was that it has not been explained that there is no skip the line possibility for the Basilica and that there is no dome climb included.

Luis

5/5

Oct, 2024

Eduardo, our assigned guide, was super attentive and made the unavoidable queue waiting very entertaining. He also provided lots of details and data, and was open to questions and comments all the time.

Gary

5/5

Oct, 2024

The guide Matteo did a fantastic job of explaining the history of the castle and the symbolism of the art work throughout the castle

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Your experience

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.

Operating hours

Castel St. Angelo

Monday	Closed
Tuesday	09:00 AM - 07:30 PM	last entry 06:30 PM
Wednesday	09:00 AM - 07:30 PM	last entry 06:30 PM
Thursday	09:00 AM - 07:30 PM	last entry 06:30 PM
Friday	09:00 AM - 07:30 PM	last entry 06:30 PM
Saturday	09:00 AM - 07:30 PM	last entry 06:30 PM
Sunday	09:00 AM - 07:30 PM	last entry 06:30 PM

St Peter's Basilica

Monday	07:00 AM - 06:30 PM	last entry 06:30 PM
Tuesday	07:00 AM - 06:30 PM	last entry 06:30 PM
Wednesday	12:30 PM - 06:30 PM	last entry 06:30 PM
Thursday	07:00 AM - 06:30 PM	last entry 06:30 PM
Friday	07:00 AM - 06:30 PM	last entry 06:30 PM
Saturday	07:00 AM - 06:30 PM	last entry 06:30 PM
Sunday	07:00 AM - 06:30 PM	last entry 06:30 PM

Know before you go

What to bring

Castel Sant’Angelo

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

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.