Skip-the-line Castel Sant'Angelo and Vatican Private Tour
Overview
Unwrap layers of Roman history and heritage on a guided tour of Castel Sant'Angelo, an ancient mausoleum, papal fortress, prison and more.
Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests:
2-hour: Castel Sant'Angelo
This option includes a guided tour of Castel Sant'Angelo with skip-the-line tickets.
3,5-hour: Castel Sant'Angelo & Transport
This option includes a 1,5-hour round-trip transfer and a 2-hour guided tour of Castel Sant'Angelo with skip-the-line tickets.
3-hour: Castel Sant'Angelo & Vatican
This option includes a guided tour of Castel Sant'Angelo with skip-the-line tickets and the highlights of Vatican, such as St. Peter's Square.
4,5-hour: Castel Sant'Angelo, Vatican & Transport
This option includes a 1,5-hour round-trip transfer and a 2-hour guided of Castel Sant'Angelo with skip-the-line tickets and the highlights of Vatican, such as St. Peter's Square.
What's Included
- Walking tour of the Vatican City (3 and 4,5-hour options only)
- (number of attractions depends on the selected option)
- Private transport with pickup and drop-off at your accommodation (3,5 and 4,5-hour options only)
- Skip-the-line tickets to the Castel Sant'Angelo National Museum (all options)
- Private Guided Tour of Castel Sant'Angelo and the Vatican City Highlights
- 5-Star Licensed Guide who is fluent in the language of your choice
- Walking tour of the Vatican City (3 and 4,5H options only)
- Private transport with pickup and drop-off at your accommodation (3,5 and 4,5H options only)
Meeting and Pickup
Corso Vittorio Emanuele II
00186 Roma RM, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
Corso Vittorio Emanuele II, 330
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Castel Sant'Angelo
1 hour 55 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
St. Peter's Basilica
25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Via della Conciliazione
25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Rome
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Please check your email the day before the tour to receive important information.
- Please note that the number of attractions depends on the selected option. Private car transfers and a walking tour of the Vatican City are not included in the 2-hour tour.
- Skip-the-line tickets to Castel Sant'Angelo provide faster entry without queuing at the ticket office, but you may have to wait for ticket validation and mandatory security checks.
- The 3,5- and 4,5-hour options include an estimated 1,5-hour round-trip transfer time between the meeting point and the accommodation address provided when booking. Please note that the transfer time quoted is for information purposes only and can take longer or shorter depending on the distance and traffic.
- We will arrange private transfers in a standard car (sedan) for groups of 1-4 people, and in a larger van or minibus for groups of 5 people and more. If you're traveling in a smaller group but want to travel in a more spacious car, we recommend booking a 5-people tour to take advantage of a larger vehicle.
- Due to the museum’s rules, 1 licensed guide can show a group of 1-7 people, so the price of the tour will be higher if you need more than 1 guide. For 7-15 people we will provide the service of 2 licensed guides.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Activity code: C-332537P99
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Frequently Asked Questions (6)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Boat Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST).
- Walking tour of the Vatican City (3 and 4,5-hour options only).
- (number of attractions depends on the selected option).
- Private transport with pickup and drop-off at your accommodation (3,5 and 4,5-hour options only).
- Skip-the-line tickets to the Castel Sant'Angelo National Museum (all options).
- Private Guided Tour of Castel Sant'Angelo and the Vatican City Highlights.
- 5-Star Licensed Guide who is fluent in the language of your choice.
- Walking tour of the Vatican City (3 and 4,5H options only).
- Private transport with pickup and drop-off at your accommodation (3,5 and 4,5H options only).
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Skip-the-line Castel Sant'Angelo and Vatican Private Tour is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Skip-the-line Castel Sant'Angelo and Vatican Private Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Walking tour of the Vatican City (3 and 4,5-hour options only)
- (number of attractions depends on the selected option)
- Private transport with pickup and drop-off at your accommodation (3,5 and 4,5-hour options only)
- Skip-the-line tickets to the Castel Sant'Angelo National Museum (all options)
- Private Guided Tour of Castel Sant'Angelo and the Vatican City Highlights
- 5-Star Licensed Guide who is fluent in the language of your choice
- Walking tour of the Vatican City (3 and 4,5H options only)
- Private transport with pickup and drop-off at your accommodation (3,5 and 4,5H options only)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Please check your email the day before the tour to receive important information.
- Please note that the number of attractions depends on the selected option. Private car transfers and a walking tour of the Vatican City are not included in the 2-hour tour.
- Skip-the-line tickets to Castel Sant'Angelo provide faster entry without queuing at the ticket office, but you may have to wait for ticket validation and mandatory security checks.
- The 3,5- and 4,5-hour options include an estimated 1,5-hour round-trip transfer time between the meeting point and the accommodation address provided when booking. Please note that the transfer time quoted is for information purposes only and can take longer or shorter depending on the distance and traffic.
- We will arrange private transfers in a standard car (sedan) for groups of 1-4 people, and in a larger van or minibus for groups of 5 people and more. If you're traveling in a smaller group but want to travel in a more spacious car, we recommend booking a 5-people tour to take advantage of a larger vehicle.
- Due to the museum’s rules, 1 licensed guide can show a group of 1-7 people, so the price of the tour will be higher if you need more than 1 guide. For 7-15 people we will provide the service of 2 licensed guides.
