Castel Sant’Angelo Small Group Tour

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Explore the historical and artistic depths of Castel Sant’Angelo with an expert, English-speaking guide. This unique monument, rich in Renaissance art and complex history, offers a fascinating glimpse into the blend of classical and Christian influences that define its structure and decor.

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  • Expert Guided Tour: Learn from an English-speaking guide who can unlock the deep historical and cultural significance of Castel Sant’Angelo.
  • Renaissance Artworks: Admire frescoes, paintings, and decorations from the Renaissance period, a time of classical rediscovery.
  • Integration of Cultures: Discover how classical values were reinterpreted under a new Christian perspective, merging ancient and contemporary, pagan and Christian, sacred and profane.
  • Symbolism and References: Explore the rich symbolism and references that glorify the Pope, the Papacy, and Christian culture.
  • Unique Architectural Features: Experience the multi-layered structure of the castle, which adds to the mystique and magic of the place.
  • Stroller / pram accessible
  • Public transportation nearby
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Is gently requested to show the booking voucher to the guide and an id for age confirmation for kids from 12 to 17 years old The guide will take care of the entrance tickets

Expert Tour Guide in English, Italian or French

Admission Tickets & Booking Fees

Private transportation

Gratuities

  • Please bring your ID

Itinerary

Castel Sant’Angelo

Castel Sant’Angelo was originally built as a monumental tomb for the Emperor Hadrian. Already during the Late Roman Empire it became a stronghold for its size and strategic location to the north of the city, where most of the invasions came from. It was then turned into an impregnable papal fortress during the middle ages and improved all throughout the renaissance times, featuring a large garrison, prisons and papal apartments. This castle is directly connected to the Vatican by the means of a covered passageway called “Passetto di Borgo”. The pope would use this gateway to take refuge in the Castle. The papal apartments were specifically designed to make the pope comfortable during his potential stay in the fortress. The variety of purposes and its continuity of use throughout the centuries makes Castle Sant’Angelo one of the most charming and iconic monuments of the Eternal City. By visiting this place, you can basically enjoy the whole history of Rome, all in one go.

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Stephanie Powell
Stephanie Powell
"Well worth it"
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"The meet up point was easy to find. The tour guide was well informed. It was great to avoid the long lines to get into the colosseum and Roman Forum. Recommend highly."
Christopher White
Christopher White
"The funniest, best tour possible.”
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"The tour company was on time and very organized. Our tour guide, Radu, was amazing. Great knowledge; punctual and amazing sense of humor. Definitely worthwhile."
Mark L
Mark L
"Great tour and fantastic guide"
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"Fantastic guided tour around the Coliseum, Palatine Hill and the Forum. Our guide Davide was brilliant. Very dry sense of humour and made the tour so much more."
Marc V
Marc V
"Great Tour"
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"The guide was so excellent - good humoured, very knowledgeable and made a n impressive effort to learn everyone’s names. Very personable"
Coleen C
Coleen C
"Well worth the walk!"
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"The trip was well worth it. Our city guide, Brian, was a wealth of knowledge, which was awesome 👌 we navigated the city with ease, despite the fact that the city was crowded. I highly recommend this tour."
Randall H.
Randall H.
"Excellent tour, very informative."
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"Tour guide did a great job, very informative, with a sense of humor. Be prepared for lots of walking. Overall enjoyed very much."
Julia J
Julia J
"Best colosseum guided tour"
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"Great experience! Our guide Radu was the most amazing and dedicated Guide! Gave a great experience ! Amazing knowledge and fabulous storytelling!"
Camper720188
Camper720188
"Surprisingly wonderful tour guide"
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"The tour guide was amazing, very knowledgeable and worth every penny plus more for her time. We loved the tour, skipping the lines and how she kept things moving- never a dull moment. Thank you!"
Claudia L
Claudia L
"The best tour in Rome"
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"What an amazing experience! We had a wonderful time in Rome with our awesome guide. He provided interesting and fun information about everything we saw! Thank you for making this tour an unforgettable one :)"
Zahrammm 97
Zahrammm 97
"Very enjoyable experience!"
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"An absolutely amazing experience! Great way to see all the spots worth visiting in a convinent way, specially for those who do not want to walk that much but would still like to enjoy the city.Highly recommend it to everyone!"
George O
George O
"Well organized and knowledgeable tour guide."
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"Paulo was EXCELLENT!! A wealth of knowledge that toured at our leisure and supplied fabulous info with every step. Totally recommend!"