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Duration
3 hours
Type
Group tour
Group size
Max 15
Languages
English
The Castel Sant'Angelo Tour & Tickets takes you inside one of Rome's most iconic landmarks. Built as Emperor Hadrian's mausoleum, it later became a fortress, a papal residence, a prison and finally a museum. Nearly 2,000 years of history are layered inside its walls.
Entry ticket and audio guide: walk in with a reserved ticket and explore at your own pace with a multilingual digital guide.
Guided tour and Passetto di Borgo: discover the castle with a live guide, including the legendary Passetto di Borgo. This is the secret elevated passage that once let Popes escape from the Vatican to the castle.
Semi-private sunset tour: join a small group for a guided visit, then watch the sun set from the rooftop with a traditional Italian aperitivo.
You walk up the ancient spiral ramp of Hadrian's tomb and through the papal apartments and historic rooms. Then you climb to the rooftop terrace. From the top, the views over St. Peter's Basilica, the Tiber and the whole city are among the best in Rome.
Our staff meet you at the entrance to help before your visit. Allow about 3 hours to see everything. Guided options run in English, for up to 15 people.
“Came hungry, left family”
Every stop felt like being welcomed into someone’s home. The pasta course alone justified the flight to Rome.
Daniel K.
Australia
Second time in Rome but first time actually understanding what I was looking at. The Forum section was fantastic.
Emily W.
United States
Important Information
Enjoy peace of mind when booking with Show Me Italy. You can cancel your tour up to 24 hours before the scheduled start time for a full refund. Cancellations made within 24 hours of the tour are non-refundable. The tour operates rain or shine, except in the event of an official cancellation for safety reasons.
A reserved ticket with an audio guide, a guided tour with the Passetto di Borgo, or a semi-private sunset tour with an aperitivo.
The elevated secret passage connecting the Vatican to Castel Sant'Angelo, once used by Popes to escape danger.
Yes. Our reserved ticket gives you entry, and our staff help you at the entrance.
Yes. The rooftop terrace has panoramic views of St. Peter's, the Tiber and Rome.
About 3 hours to see the castle properly.
You can cancel your tour up to 24 hours before the scheduled start time for a full refund. Cancellations made within 24 hours of the tour are non-refundable.
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