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Unwrap layers of Roman history and heritage on a guided tour of Castel Sant'Angelo, an ancient mausoleum, papal fortress, prison and more.
Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests:
2-hour: Castel Sant'Angelo
This option includes a guided tour of Castel Sant'Angelo with skip-the-line tickets.
3,5-hour: Castel Sant'Angelo & Transport
This option includes a 1,5-hour round-trip transfer and a 2-hour guided tour of Castel Sant'Angelo with skip-the-line tickets.
3-hour: Castel Sant'Angelo & Vatican
This option includes a guided tour of Castel Sant'Angelo with skip-the-line tickets and the highlights of Vatican, such as St. Peter's Square.
4,5-hour: Castel Sant'Angelo, Vatican & Transport
This option includes a 1,5-hour round-trip transfer and a 2-hour guided of Castel Sant'Angelo with skip-the-line tickets and the highlights of Vatican, such as St. Peter's Square.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Pick-up and Drop-off from accommodation in Rome.
Meet your guide In front of the Monument to Terenzio Mamiani Della Rovere, Corso Vittorio Emanuele II, 330, 00186 Roma RM, Italy
Itinerary
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Meet your guide In front of the Monument to Terenzio Mamiani Della Rovere, Corso Vittorio Emanuele II, 330, 00186 Roma RM, Italy
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Castel Sant'Angelo
This is your opportunity to travel back in time to the ancient Roman Empire to witness its heyday. Your Private Guide will take you on a walk across St. Angelo’s Bridge, which is probably the most photographed bridge in Rome. You will hear the legend about an angel who visited this site, and admire the amazing architecture of Castel Sant'Angelo. Inside, you will visit the luxury papal apartments and discover the castle’s extensive collection of art that reflects Rome's cultural heritage. Nearly 2,000 years of history awaits you, explaining the castle's role as the tomb of Emperor Hardin, official papal residence, state treasury, prison and execution site. You will also enjoy a breathtaking panoramic view of Rome from the castle’s terrace!
1 hour 55 minutes • Admission ticket included -
3St. Peter's Basilica
You will dive deeper into the history of the Vatican City and the Roman Catholic Church, and see the magnificent St. Peter’s Basilica, the world’s largest church built on the original site of St. Peter’s tomb.
25 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Via della Conciliazione
On this walking tour you will take in the sights and sounds of Via della Conciliazione, a prestigious boulevard that connectsCastel Sant'Angelo to St. Peter’s Square, the beating heart of the papal enclave inside Rome.
25 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Rome
Private car transfers with your 3-hour tour of Castel Sant'Angelo and Vatican City. We will organize a professional driver and private vehicle exclusively for your group, so you can travel in comfort and enjoy a hassle-free experience.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please check your email the day before the tour to receive important information.
- Please note that the number of attractions depends on the selected option. Private car transfers and a walking tour of the Vatican City are not included in the 2-hour tour.
- Skip-the-line tickets to Castel Sant'Angelo provide faster entry without queuing at the ticket office, but you may have to wait for ticket validation and mandatory security checks.
- The 3,5- and 4,5-hour options include an estimated 1,5-hour round-trip transfer time between the meeting point and the accommodation address provided when booking. Please note that the transfer time quoted is for information purposes only and can take longer or shorter depending on the distance and traffic.
- We will arrange private transfers in a standard car (sedan) for groups of 1-4 people, and in a larger van or minibus for groups of 5 people and more. If you're traveling in a smaller group but want to travel in a more spacious car, we recommend booking a 5-people tour to take advantage of a larger vehicle.
- Due to the museum’s rules, 1 licensed guide can show a group of 1-7 people, so the price of the tour will be higher if you need more than 1 guide. For 7-15 people we will provide the service of 2 licensed guides.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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