Castel Sant'Angelo secret tour with fast-track access
Attractions & guided tours

Castel Sant'Angelo secret tour with fast-track access

4.6/5
Excellent
Based on 11 reviews
from
£43.00
Free cancellation
Language: English
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: 2 hours
Why you’ll love this…
  • Take part in a small-group tour of Castel Sant'Angelo including fast-track access
  • Don't miss the chance to admire areas of the castle not accessible to everyone
  • Discover the rich history of the castle, its magnificent architecture and paintings
What to expect

Skip the line and enjoy a Castel Sant'Angelo guided tour! Visit the famous castle erected by Emperor Hadrian as his tomb and discover how the Popes turned it into a private residence, state treasure, a prison and a place of public executions throughout history. Get the chance to admire areas of the castle not accessible to everyone such as the Olearie, the historical prisons and Clemente VII's space heater.

In just two hours you'll have the chance to discover the rich history of the castle, its magnificent architecture and paintings. You'll be introduced to the Emperor's burial place, the papal apartment and the treasure room. Admire the beautiful sculptures along Sant'Angelo Bridge, also known as the Bridge of Angels and conclude your incredible experience taking beautiful pictures of the city from the castle's panoramic terrace.

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What's included
  • check Fast-track entrance to Castel Sant'Angelo
  • check Access to the panoramic terrace
  • check Professional local guide
  • check Small-group tour
  • check Headsets
What's not included
  • x_not_included Hotel pick-up and drop-off service
  • x_not_included Food and drinks
Where

Lungotevere Castello, 50, 00193 Rome RM, Italy

Meeting point:
Meet in front of the main entrance of the Lungotevere Castello. The staff will be holding a “Loving Rome” flag. Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the activity starts.
What to remember

Know in advance:

  • The official admission ticket costs € 16 per adult, € 2 per reduced (EU aged 18–25) and free under 18 years for access to Castel Sant'Angelo. The price difference is due to the additional services included in the offer
  • As required by the attraction's regulations, please provide the full name(s) of each participant during booking, exactly as they appear on the passport or valid ID
  • You will need to climb a series of stairs to reach the panoramic terrace
  • Tickets are valid only for the selected date and time slot
  • The tour is only offered in English

Remember to bring:

  • For verification, please bring your passport or valid ID with you on the day of the visit
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Provider
Loving Rome
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Excellent

4.6/5

Based on 11 reviews from verified customers

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Review categories

Staff

4.6/5

Safety

4.6/5

Service

4.6/5

Value for money

4.6/5

  • Pinkfizz31

    From United States of America - August 2024

    Travelled with family

     

    25 - 34 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    4/5

    The tour guide was very knowledgeable about the castel and it's history and links to the pope and the vatican It was extremely hot the day we went and ...

  • Frank

    From Germany - May 2024

    Travelled as a couple

     

    25 - 34 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Informativ und angenehm.

  • Marly D'Hooghe

    From United States of America - August 2023

    Travelled with family

     

    35 - 44 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    We hadden een perfecte gids, een lieve dame die goed Engels sprak en het totaal niet erg vond om iets twee maal uit te leggen. Ze gaf de rondleiding m ...

  • Astrid

    From Belgium - October 2022

    Travelled as a couple

     

    25 - 34 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    4/5

  • Anonymous

    From United States of America - September 2022

    Average

    Overall rated

    3/5

    The tour was shorter than stated. Also, the guide rushed us through the castle and then gave us a half hour break to go to the bathroom and get somet ...

  • Anonymous

    From United States of America - September 2022

    Great

    Overall rated

    4/5

    very interesting

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