Skip-the-lines Castel Sant'Angelo and Pope Paul III Apartments

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2 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

Enjoy skip-the-line access to Castel Sant’Angelo with your local guide. You will see amazing paintings, ancient fortified walls, statues, the treasure room and even a breathtaking view over the city.

What's Included

Professional art historian guide
Guaranteed to skip the long lines
Local taxes
Private transportation
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Outside the main gate of Castel Sant'Angelo (attention: not inside ticket office) Address: Lungotevere Castello, 50 Directions: Take the bridge of Angels until you reach the gate of the castle

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    After meeting at the gate, your guide will lead you into Castel Sant’Angelo with your skip-the-line tickets. The castle was the tomb of Emperor Hadrian and many of his successors were buried there. The castle was also used by popes as the State Treasury,  a prison and  location for public executions. On your tour, you will see magnificent art, the emperor’s burial place, the courtyard of executions, the Papal Apartments, the treasury room, and much more. You will even step out onto the terrace for a breathtaking view over Rome.

    40 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 2

    Your private tour group will visit the highlights of this majestic site

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • It is recommended that you wear comfortable shoes
  • Photography is allowed and you can take great panoramic pictures from the terrace of the castle
Supplied by Tours of the Vatican with Francesco & his team

Tags

Private Sightseeing Tours
Architecture Tours
Art Tours
Walking Tours
Literary Tours
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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