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Skip-the-lines Castel Sant’Angelo and Pope Paul III Apartments

About this experience

Enjoy skip-the-line access to Castel Sant’Angelo with your local guide. You will see amazing paintings, ancient fortified walls, statues, the treasure room and even a breathtaking view over the city.

At a glance

  • Duration: 2 hr
  • Private experience

What is included

  • Professional art historian guide
  • Guaranteed to skip the long lines
  • Local taxes

Not included

  • Private transportation
  • Gratuities

Itinerary and highlights

After meeting at the gate, your guide will lead you into Castel Sant’Angelo with your skip-the-line tickets. The castle was the tomb of Emperor Hadrian and many of his successors were buried there. The castle was also used by popes as the State Treasury,  a prison and  location for public executions.

On your tour, you will see magnificent art, the emperor’s burial place, the courtyard of executions, the Papal Apartments, the treasury room, and much more. You will even step out onto the terrace for a breathtaking view over Rome.

Your private tour group will visit the highlights of this majestic site

Meeting and pickup information

  • Outside the main gate of Castel Sant'Angelo (attention: not inside ticket office) Address: Lungotevere Castello, 50 Directions: Take the bridge of Angels until you reach the gate of the castle

Languages and tickets

  • English — Guide
  • Italian — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • Tours of the Vatican with Francesco & his team

Accessibility and practical details

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • It is recommended that you wear comfortable shoes
  • Photography is allowed and you can take great panoramic pictures from the terrace of the castle

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Available tour options

  • 2-Hours Walking Tour

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