Attractions & guided tours

Castel Sant'Angelo secret tour with fast-track access

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£43.00

Free cancellation

Language: English

Mobile voucher accepted

Duration: 2 hours

Instant confirmation

Fast track

Entrance fees included

Guided tour

Smaller group size

Small group

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.

What's included

Fast-track entrance to Castel Sant'Angelo
Access to the panoramic terrace
Professional local guide
Small-group tour
Headsets

What's not included

Hotel pick-up and drop-off service
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

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

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