Landmarks

Castel Sant’Angelo Skip-the-Line Tickets

People walking on St. Angelo Bridge with a view of Rome's cityscape from Castel Sant'Angelo.

Visitors exploring frescoes inside Castel Sant'Angelo, Rome.

Medieval religious artwork inside Castel Sant'Angelo, Rome, depicting saints and Madonna.

Passetto di Borgo walkway in Rome with trees and historic arches.

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4.2/5

(2,637)

Slobodan

Dec 2025

Verified booking

5/5

It's a great way of entrance to Castel by using the passageway between the Vatican and Castel Sant'Angelo or historic Passetto di Borgo, used by popes to runaway from Vatican if was necessari to save their live. About 800m of walking with guide person, and no waiting a second on main entrance in Castel, like you are Hadrian personaly. Perfect signs to show you how to walk through Castel, nice new exibition about Castel history, nice bar with toilets, many unexpected interesting details... And, finaly, main terrace on the top of Castel with one of the most beautiful views at Rome, probably the best, cause of central position of Castel in Rome. Unbelievable experience, which I finaly have seen at my sixth time in Rome. But please, who plans to visit Rome, plan it for the first visit!

Marcela

Jan 2026

Verified booking

5/5

We did not have to queue at all as there were no people in the line for ticket holders. Honestly, this does not happen very often in Rome even with skip-the-line tickets... we arrived at around 11 a.m. on December 31st and really enjoyed the visit. The castle itself was so crowded as we were afraid it might be, everything was marked properly, it was easy to find the way around the venue.

Maria

Dec 2025

Verified booking

5/5

Seeing Rome is always enchanting. Although I have been to Rome many times, I had never gone to Castel S. Angelo: The "skip the line" tickets are also very convenient for the large number of tourists who are always there. Grandiose, interesting, exciting. The terrace from which you can admire the angel unsheathing the sword splendid and the panorama of such beauty that is unparalleled.

Bypass ticket queues at Castel Sant’Angelo and head straight inside with your pre-booked ticket,

Admire ancient architecture and 16-century frescoes as you wander through the spiral ramps, papal apartments, and prisoner cells.

You can also upgrade your visit with an audio guide or guidebook to make the most of your castle experience.

Fast-track entry to Castel Sant’Angelo

Audio guide available in English, Spanish, Italian, German and Chinese (as per option selected)

Digital guidebook for self-guided visit (as per option selected)

Live guide (as per option selected)

Live guide

Printed copy of the guidebook

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

4.2
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What our guests say
Marcela
Jan 2026
Verified booking
5/5
We did not have to queue at all as there were no people in the line for ticket holders. Honestly, this does not happen very often in Rome even with skip-the-line tickets... we arrived at around 11 a.m. on December 31st and really enjoyed the visit. The castle itself was so crowded as we were afraid it might be, everything was marked properly, it was easy to find the way around the venue.
Monica
Jan 2026
Verified booking
5/5
The service was very good, we received our tickets in time and we were able to get in quickly. We went at 4 pm and there were not so many people. Beautiful place, worth a visit.
Elena
Jan 2026
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5/5
Everything was perfect. We purchased our tickets in advance, so we skipped the line. The museum and the view from the terrace are wonderful !!
Zyzlili
Jan 2026
Verified booking
5/5
I am from Mexico, I have a young son and a husband, and together we adore Saint Michael the Archangel. When we decided to take this trip to Rome, we were recommended to visit Castel Sant'Angelo, where there is an impressive statue of Saint Michael the Archangel at the top. When you reach the top, you feel as if you are in heaven, with a view of the entire Vatican. However, we had a problem: since it was high season, we were sure we wouldn't be able to find tickets, as everything was sold out. A driver recommended this wonderful app to us. The experience with Headout was fantastic from the start, as I had lost hope of finding tickets on the same day due to it being high season, but I found them, at a time that also suited my schedule. I received my tickets very conveniently by email and via WhatsApp. I arrived at the castle and just showed my code and went in, super happy. They were also quite tolerant about the entrance time, in case you don't arrive at the exact time, so it was wonderful. The best part of all is that I recommend it 100 percent, since we were looking to buy online safely, and that's how it was. I will continue to enjoy this incredible tool and all its benefits...Thank you for making us happy.
Alfonso
Jan 2026
Verified booking
3/5
The information about picking up tickets for St. Peter's arrived very late, and it was very difficult to find the agents "with yellow vests" among the hundreds of people queuing to register. The meeting point we were initially given was "St. Peter's Basilica" in general, as if it were a small place. By the time we received the instructions with the exact location of the meeting point, we had already been looking for it for quite some time, and it was not at the exact point they had sent us, but about 50 meters away, to one side of the line that the rest of the people were standing in, which made it almost impossible to find. It would be good if the point were marked with a tall banner that could be seen from a distance, because finding the yellow vests among so many people is like looking for a needle in a haystack...

Walk straight in and explore an ancient Roman monument turned papal fortress at your own pace.

Getting started

Arrive at the main entrance on Lungotevere Castello, validate your pre-booked ticket, and pass smoothly through security before entering the fortress.

What to expect

Originally built as Emperor Hadrian’s mausoleum, Castel Sant’Angelo has stood for nearly two millennia as a fortress, papal residence, and symbol of Rome’s layered history. Today, it offers a unique glimpse into the city’s imperial and medieval past.

Features

Skip-the-line entry: Bypass long ticket queues to enter the monument, saving valuable exploration time.

Self-paced exploration: Wander through Castel Sant’Angelo on your own. Walk the ancient ramparts overlooking the Tiber, explore frescoed papal apartments and hidden passages, and end on the panoramic terrace with views of St. Peter’s Basilica and Rome’s skyline.

Upgrades: Enhance your experience with context-rich insights from a multilingual audio guide, a detailed guidebook or both. You can also opt for a guided tour for a deeper and interactive museum visit.

Castel St. Angelo

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

Ponte sant angelo

Monday	12:00am - 11:59pm	last entry 11:59pm
Tuesday	12:00am - 11:59pm	last entry 11:59pm
Wednesday	12:00am - 11:59pm	last entry 11:59pm
Thursday	12:00am - 11:59pm	last entry 11:59pm
Friday	12:00am - 11:59pm	last entry 11:59pm
Saturday	12:00am - 11:59pm	last entry 11:59pm
Sunday	12:00am - 11:59pm	last entry 11:59pm

What to bring

Bring a valid photo ID, especially if you have booked discounted tickets.

Carry a printed or mobile voucher for entry.

What’s not allowed

Tripods, food and drink, and large bags are not allowed at the venue.

Accessibility

Some areas of the museum including the spiral ramp and terrace are not accessible to wheelchair users.

Additional information

Mandatory security checks would still be required at the entrance even with fast-track entry tickets.

EU citizens between 18 and 25 years of age get reduced entry tickets.

The digital guidebook (if availed) is in English only.

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

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

Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.