Secrets Beneath Castel Sant’Angelo Guided Tour | Rome

Duration

2 hours

Admire the historic Castel Sant’Angelo castle and its ancient fortress. Enjoy areas that are generally closed to the public and have a wide view of the Eternal City from its terrace.

Highlights

  • Access the Castel Sant’Angelo with skip-the-line entrance
  • Explore places that are generally closed to the public on a guided tour
  • Discover the castle and fortress built to serve the Roman emperor Hadrian
  • Admire the extraordinary masterpieces surrounding the castle from the terrace

 

Full description

Take part in a small group tour led by a professional guide to admire some areas of the Castel Sant’Angelo that aren’t normally available, such as the Olearie, the historical prisons, and the theater of Clemente VII. Use your skip-the-line entry ticket to save time and begin your 2-hour guided tour of the famous castle erected by the Roman emperor Hadrian as his tomb. Uncover how the building has served as a private residence to popes, a treasury of the state, a prison, and a public execution site. Discover the rich history behind the castle and marvel at its magnificent sculptures and paintings. See the burial place of the late emperor, the pope’s apartment, and the treasury room. End your incredible experience with a panoramic views over the city from the castle’s terrace.

Important information

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes

Not allowed

  • Food and drinks
  • Luggage or large bags
  • Unaccompanied minors

Know before you go

  • You will have to climb a series of stairs to reach the panoramic terrace
  • Guests arriving after the departure time cannot be accommodated and tickets will not be refunded

Included/Excluded

  • Skip-the-line entrance to the Castel Sant'Angelo
  • 2-hour guided walking tour
  • Panoramic views from the terrace
  • Small group of 15 people
  • Skip-the-line ticket
  • Drinks on a terrace (depending on option selected)
  • Expert local guide
  • Headsets if needed
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities

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