Unwrap layers of Roman history and heritage on a guided tour of Castel Sant'Angelo, an ancient mausoleum, papal fortress, prison and more. Skip the lines with a Licensed Guide. Optional: private transfers and a walking tour of the Vatican City.

Highlights
  • Visit Castel Sant'Angelo with a 5-Star History Expert Guide
  • Save time with skip-the-line tickets
  • See ancient monuments from the original Hadrian’s Mausoleum
  • Discover the secrets of Vatican City (3 and 4,5-hour options only)
  • Book private transport with pickup and drop-off at your accommodation (3,5 & 4,5-hour options only)
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Facilities
  • 2 - 4.5 hours
  • Private TourExclusive only for you
  • Just buy and we instantly organizeYour booking ensure the tour is already fully organized, just come and enjoy!
  • Live Guide Choose tour language while booking
  • Walking Tour
  • Skip-the-line tickets to the Castel Sant'Angelo National Museum (all options)
Full description
Castel Sant'Angelo National Museum (the Castle of Angels, or the Mausoleum of Hadrian) is one of the oldest and most interesting attractions of Rome. On this private tour you can skip the long lines with fast track tickets and explore the nooks and crannies of this iconic monument Expert Guide. Discover some of the best-kept secrets of Rome and Vatican!

Book a 2-hour guided tour of Castel Sant'Angelo and enjoy this top tourist attraction with skip-the-line tickets and interesting commentary in your native language. 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!

Choose the 3,5-hour option to book private transportation with your guided tour of Castel Sant'Angelo. This option includes a 2-hour guided tour and an estimated 1,5-hour round-trip transfer between the meeting point and your accommodation. Enjoy the convenient pickup and drop-off service and get to the meating point safely in a private car.

Book an extended 3-hour guided tour to visit Castel Sant'Angelo and also discover the highlights of Vatican City. 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. 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.

Choose the 4,5-hour option to book private car transfers with your extended 3-hour tour of Castel Sant'Angelo and Vatican City. This option allows you to enjoy the full walking tour with an additional service of a pickup and drop-off at your accommodation. 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.

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Includes

    Private Guided Tour of Castel Sant'Angelo and the Vatican City Highlights (number of attractions depends on the selected option)

  • 5-Star Licensed Guide who is fluent in the language of your choice
  • Skip-the-line tickets to the Castel Sant'Angelo National Museum (all options)
  • Walking tour of the Vatican City (3 and 4,5-hour options only)
  • Private transport with pickup and drop-off at your accommodation (3,5 and 4,5-hour options only)
  • Walking tour of the Vatican City (3 and 4,5-hour options only)
  • Private transport with pickup and drop-off at your accommodation (3,5 and 4,5-hour options only)
Meeting point

2-hour: Castel Sant'Angelo : Corso Vittorio Emanuele II, 330, 00186 Roma, RM, Italy | Meet your guide in front of the Monument to Terenzio Mamiani Della Rovere, Corso Vittorio Emanuele II, 330, 00186 Roma RM, Italy. Open in Google Maps

3,5-hour: Castel Sant'Angelo & Transport: Rome, Metropolitan City of Rome Capital, Italy | Pickup & drop-off: Guests will be driven from their accommodation to the meeting point, where the guide will be waiting in front of Bar Nero Caffé, Via Paola, 31/34, 00186 Roma RM, Italy. After the tour, the driver will wait at the same location for return transfer. Open in Google Maps

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3-hour: Castel Sant'Angelo & Vatican: Corso Vittorio Emanuele II, 330, 00186 Roma, RM, Italy | Meet your guide in front of the Monument to Terenzio Mamiani Della Rovere, Corso Vittorio Emanuele II, 330, 00186 Roma RM, Italy. Open in Google Maps

4,5-hour: Castel Sant'Angelo, Vatican & Transport: Rome, Metropolitan City of Rome Capital, Italy | Pickup & drop-off: Guests will be driven from their accommodation to the meeting point, where the guide will be waiting in front of Bar Nero Caffé, Via Paola, 31/34, 00186 Roma RM, Italy. After the tour, the driver will wait at the same location for return transfer. Open in Google Maps

Important information

What you should know

  • 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.
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  • 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.