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Castel Sant’Angelo and Baroque walking tour

About this experience

Embarking on this tour you will have the opportunity to discover the Roman monuments, ancient landmarks and architectural masterpieces of various Italian artists.
Thanks to your expert guide, you're going to enjoy all of these sites with photo stops and historical explanations regarding each monument visited:
Sant'Angelo Castle, Sant'Angelo Bridge, Navona Square, the Italian Senate, The Pantheon.
We can stop for photos, coffee and gelato.

At a glance

  • Duration: 3 hr
  • Private experience

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Morning
3 hours walking tour starting in the morning

Plan your experience

Time on the tour3 hr
Guide languagesEnglish (live guide), Italian (live guide), French (live guide), Spanish (live guide)
Tour arrangementPrivate experience

Set aside 3 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.

Before you go

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Dress code is smart casual, wear comfortable shoes

What is included

  • Entrance fee to Castel Sant'Angelo
  • Private tour (just for your party)
  • Professional Art Historian Guide

Not included

  • Transportation to/from attractions
  • Tips (optional)

Itinerary and highlights

We'll visit the Ancient Mausoleum of Hadrian, transformed centuries later into a fortress by the Popes. We'll walk through the beautifully painted rooms up to the terrace, from which we'll enjoy a jaw dropping view of the city.

From the bridge facing the castle, we'll admire Saint Peter's facade. We'll learn about the river Tiber and we'll see the refined angels decorating the bridge.

We'll walk through this typical street of Rome, flanked by all kinds of shop: fancy cafeterias, made in Italy leather shops and antiquities stores.

We'll learn about the evolution of the square, from being a ancient stadium up to one of the iconic symbols of the Baroque style.
We'll see the fountain of the Four Rivers by Gianlorenzo Bernini and we'll learn the stories about the Pamphilij family.

A masterpiece by Gianlorenzo Bernini

Listening to your expert guide, you'll discover the best preserved temple of the Ancient World.
We'll go into the Pantheon to see its majestic dome, the tombs of the Italian Kings and Raphael's burial.

Meeting and pickup information

  • Meeting point in front of the entrance to Castel Sant'Angelo.

Languages and tickets

  • English — Guide
  • Italian — Guide
  • French — Guide
  • Spanish — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • Bellissima Italy tours

Accessibility and practical details

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Dress code is smart casual, wear comfortable shoes
  • Dress code: you are not allowed inside churches wearing shorts, mini-skirts, or with bare shoulders (women, men and kids).

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?
The supplier lists a duration of 3 hr.
Which guide languages are listed?
English (live guide), Italian (live guide), French (live guide), Spanish (live guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Child tickets: age 0–17; Adult tickets: age 18+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.
What accessibility information is provided?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
What is the cancellation policy?
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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