Rome Castel Sant'Angelo Entry Ticket with Audio Guide
- 1–1.5 hours
- Skip the line
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Step into the Legendary Castel Sant'Angelo located on the banks of the Tiber River, this ancient fortress-turned-prison-turned-museum has witnessed over 1,800 years of Roman history, from its origins as a mausoleum for Emperor Hadrian to its days as a papal residence and notorious prison. With your Castel Sant'Angelo Entry Ticket, explore the castle's labyrinthine passages, uncovering secrets and stories of emperors, popes, and prisoners. Take in breathtaking views of Rome from the rooftop terrace, and marvel at the stunning art and artifacts on display, including works by Bernini and Raphael. Discover the fascinating history of the castle, which has served as a mausoleum, fortress, and even a residence for popes. Learn about the dark and fascinating history of the castle's prison cells, where famous inmates like Benvenuto Cellini and Celi were once held captive, and castle's strategic importance, connected to the Vatican by the secret Passetto di Borgo passageway.
Inclusions
What's included
- Digital Audio Guide
- Access to Museum Exhibitions and Terraces
- Entry Ticket to Castel Sant'Angelo
What's not
- Headsets
Itinerary
Discover the Legendary Castel Sant'Angelo, a ancient fortress in Rome's Parco Adriano has a rich history spanning over 1,800 years. Originally built as Emperor Hadrian's mausoleum (135-139 AD), it was later transformed into a papal stronghold, prison, and even a residence for popes. Explore the imposing structure, featuring stunning Renaissance frescoes, ancient artifacts, and a vast collection of medieval and Renaissance-era weapons. Walk in the footsteps of famous prisoners, including Benvenuto Cellini, and marvel at the beautifully painted papal baths of Leo X and Clemente VII. Take in breathtaking views of Rome from the castle's iconic terrace, where the city unfolds like a canvas.
Cancellation
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Know before you go
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Wanderung
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Tickets are nominative, please bring your ID and provide the full names of all the participants.
- Main entrance of Castel Sant'Angelo, located in Lungotevere Castello, 50.
- For security reasons; weapons, glass, sharp objects, alcoholic drinks and food are not allowed inside the castle.
- Live Tour Guide will not be included, these direct entrance tickets
How it compares in Rome
- Its from-price is 37% below the median of the 477 attraction tickets we list in Rome.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 288 of 477.
About Rome
Rome layers nearly three thousand years of history into one walkable city, from the Colosseum and Forum to Baroque piazzas and Vatican art.
Ancient Rome is still in plain sight. The Colosseum, the Roman Forum and the Palatine Hill sit together at the city's heart, the Pantheon still stands with its open oculus, and fragments of temples and aqueducts turn up between apartment blocks. Across the Tiber, Vatican City holds St Peter's Basilica, the Vatican Museums and Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel ceiling.
Top-ranked sights in Rome: Colosseum, Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel.
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