Rome: Castel Sant’Angelo: Private English Tour
Overview
On this guided tour, you will get the opportunity to explore the beautiful and historic Castel Sant'Angelo. Your journey will begin with a visit to the ancient St. Angelo Bridge, which was completed in 134 CE and has stunning angel statues by Bernini, Raggi, and Morelli. Castel Sant'Angelo has stood guard over the Tiber for for 2,000 years, first as a symbol of Rome's imperial authority, then as a papal fortress. That was the Antonine emperors' burial place until Caracalla, and it was originally the mausoleum of the Roman emperor Hadrian.
The fort is built in the shape of a circle encircled by a square, with each corner of the square covered by an individually constructed barbican, or outwork, and the central circle containing halls, chapels, residences, gardens, and other amenities. Our guide will take you on a tour of the castle's beautiful halls, conserved artworks, and Papal apartments while explaining the castle's history.
What's Included
- 1.5-hour walking tour
- Private Tour
- Headsets if needed
- Dedicated ticket line entrance to the Castel Sant'Angelo
- Expert Local Guide
- Food and beverages
- Transportation to / from attractions
- Gratuities
Meeting Location
Lungotevere Castello
00193 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.
What To Expect
St. Angelo Bridge
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Castel Sant'Angelo
1 hour 15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- The experience includes monument tickets.
- Avoid carrying large bags or backpacks.
- Moderate fitness level required.
- We will meet at the meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled departure time, for management and organizational reasons.
- We skip the long ticket lines, but have to go through security, generally a 5–10-minute wait.
- Exact times and bookings may vary, depending on the availability and decisions of the monument / attraction administration offices on the day of booking and may be subject to last minute changes. The departure time may differ up to 20 minutes from the selected time.
- Please provide an active phone number during the booking process to be contacted regarding the last-minute change.
- For any inquiries or customer support, please contact our back-office at +39 349 173 7225
- Note: You will have a dedicated ticket lines, but have to go through security, generally a 5–10-minute wait. The entrance ticket fee to the archeological sites is 16€ and your ticket will be delivered by our staff at the meeting point. The additional amount covers services provided by experienced licensed guides, audio devices, reservations fees and other tour amenities.
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Activity code: C-166036P11
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