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

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

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Castel Sant'Angelo Tour
2-Hours Walking Tour

Plan your experience

Time on the tour2 hr
Guide languagesEnglish (live guide)
Tour arrangementPrivate experience

Set aside 2 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.

Before you go

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • It is recommended that you wear comfortable shoes

What is included

  • Local guide
  • Amazing view over the city of Rome

Not included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drinks
  • 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.

Meeting and pickup information

  • Departure Point: 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 Return point: Concludes at the castle

Languages and tickets

  • English — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • Raphael Tours & Events

Meeting points and locations

Accessibility and practical details

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • The guide speaks fluent English
  • 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.

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?
The supplier lists a duration of 2 hr.
Which guide languages are listed?
English (live guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Child tickets: age 6–17; Adult tickets: age 18+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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