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Michael
Dominik
Trovato
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Skip the ticket lines and head straight inside Castel Sant’Angelo with fast-track access.
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Explore with an expert guide who brings to life the castle’s journey from imperial tomb to papal fortress.
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Hear legends of Archangel Michael and the symbolic statue that crowns the castle.
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Unpack centuries of Roman history—from emperors and popes to prisoners and plots—in a single visit.
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Pressed for time? Opt for the express tour to see the castle’s top highlights in just 1–2 hours.
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Guided tour of Caste Sant'Angelo with fast-track entry
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English or Italian speaking guide
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Express tour (as per option selected)
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Group of 20
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Headsets, if needed
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You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
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Guests from United States, United Kingdom, Canada and over 28 countries have loved this experience
Julia
Jun, 2025Verified booking
Mateo ( hope I have remembered) gave us a great tour. Very knowledgeable and we learned a lot from him. He was very enthusiastic and helpful.
Michael
May, 2025Verified booking
We took a guided tour of Castel St Angelo with only 6 people in the group. The Castel itself is steeped in history spanning 2000 years of varying use, and is a fascinating place to visit. The guide that took us around was SUPERB!! Very knowledgeable and very interesting. She also spent more time with us than was planned which was kind of her. (I'm only sorry I can't remember her name. Leopard patterned baseball cap in theirs 30s. You know who you are!) Fantastic.
Gabriella
Jul, 2025Verified booking
A walk through history! Truly amazing visit! Zenda very knowledgeable and engaging. We will see each other again soon
Maureen
Jun, 2025Verified booking
Our guide Irene was wonderful. She was knowledgeable and personable. Quite a learning experience
Stephen
Jun, 2025Verified booking
Ticketing process easy to use. Our tour guide Ginny was great - knowledgeable, enthusiastic and clear.
Bypass ticket queue and enter the museum at your selected time. With a guide leading you through, you can explore the castle’s key spots in a short time while uncovering its rich history.
Getting started
Head to the main entrance at Lungotevere Castello 50 and present your ticket at the counter. Once checked in, you’re free to start exploring.
What to expect
Beginning your visit at the spiral ramp, your guide would share insights into its usage as a means to transport cremated remains and later soldiers to the upper floors.
Papal residence and prisons
The mausoleum turned into a papal residence under the influence of Pope Nicholas III making it into a safe retreat for popes. As you enter the papal apartments, you can see the frescoed adorned ceilings by Renaissance artists such as Girolamo Siciolante da Sermoneta. Moving through the Court of Alexander VI, you can stroll through the prisons of the fortress. Some instruments of torturing the prisoners are still preserved here.
Terrace and Archangel Michael's statue
Your visit culminates at the terrace offering a scenic view of Rome along with the view of Archangel Michael’s famous statue by Peter Anton von Verschaffelt.
What to bring
- Please carry a valid ID matching your full name for verification purposes.
What's not allowed
- Large bags and pets are not allowed.
Accessibility
- This experience is not accessible to wheelchair users.
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Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
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Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.
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Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.
Meeting point
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Meet your guide at Museo Nazionale di Castel Sant'Angelo.
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Address: Lungotevere Castello, 50, 00193 Roma RM, Italy.
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