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- Castel Sant'Angelo
- Passetto di Borgo
- Archangel Michael Statue
- Mausoleum of Hadrian
- Ponte Sant’Angelo
- History
- Inside
- Colosseum
- Vatican Museums
- St. Peter's Basilica
- Rome Pantheon
- Musei Capitolini
- Roman Catacombs Tour
- Borghese Gallery
- Altare della Patria
- Doria Pamphilj Gallery
- Rome To Amalfi Coast Tours
- Rome To Tuscany Tours
- Bioparco Rome
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- Palazzo Barberini
- Leonardo da Vinci Museum
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Castel Sant'Angelo Tickets & Tours
Headout is an authorized and trusted partner of the venue, offering curated experiences to enjoy this attraction. This is not the venue's website.
Step into this fortress-turned-museum—no queues, just you and an audio guide to bring history to life.
- Everything you get: Gain fast-track entry to the museum at your chosen time slot. Discover Rome’s history with an audio guide navigating you through papal rooms, prison cells, weaponry exhibits and much more!
- Why choose this: This experience lets you unravel 1900 years of history at your pace with an audio guide as your personal storyteller — all without ticket queue hassle.
- Upgrades: Add a hosted entry for a seamless start to your castle visit—your host handles the logistics so you can dive straight into the experience.
Step into this fortress-turned-museum—no queues, just you and an audio guide to bring history to life.
- Everything you get: Gain fast-track entry to the museum at your chosen time slot. Discover Rome’s history with an audio guide navigating you through papal rooms, prison cells, weaponry exhibits and much more!
- Why choose this: This experience lets you unravel 1900 years of history at your pace with an audio guide as your personal storyteller — all without ticket queue hassle.
- Upgrades: Add a hosted entry for a seamless start to your castle visit—your host handles the logistics so you can dive straight into the experience.
Inclusions
- Fast-track entry to Castel Sant’Angelo
- Hosted entry to Castel Sant'Angelo (as per option selected)
- Audio guide available in English, Spanish, Italian, German and Chinese (as per option selected)
Exclusions
- Live guide
- Bring an ID proof to show at the entrance for verification purposes.
- Remember certain areas such as the spiral ramp and terrace are not accessible to wheelchair users.
- Large backpacks and food & drink are not allowed inside the museum.
- These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
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FRANCK
Apr 2025Verified booking
Our favorite visit to Castel Sant'Angelo "**. We loved this iconic monument, which is both beautiful, well-maintained and super-convenient for visitors. Here's why we recommend it: **The big pluses:** - A **magnificent** site with a **passionate** tour - Super-practical audio-guide application** (with our own headphones) - Ticket cutting** which saved us a long wait **Conveniences that change everything :** ☕ **A nice café** with tables to sit and eat 🚻 **2 well-placed restrooms** along the tour route - super convenient! 🌇 **A breathtaking view** of Rome from the terraces **Our experience:** We spent 2 hours there, and no time went by! Between the cultural visit, the coffee break and the photos on the terraces, everything was perfect. Having accessible toilets and a place to rest really made the experience more enjoyable. *Little tip:* - Visit at the end of the day for the sunset. - Allow at least 2h30 to fully enjoy the site. - Don't hesitate to use the audio-guide (really well done) A must-see in Rome, perfectly laid out for visitors. We loved it! ★★★★★
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Leslie
Mar 2025Verified booking
It was a really neat building with a lot of history. I loved walking across the bridge with the Berninis sculpture, I loved seeing the museum portion that showed the different phases of how the building progressed over time. The statue of St. Angelo and the terrace were beautiful and the cafe with spritzers overlooking St. Peter's Basilica was fantastic.
Sbraga
Mar 2025Verified booking
The ticket purchase was very fast , very convenient from home, I wanted to print it out but didn't make it in time, I left it electronically on my phone. We arrived ahead of time , as we had been requested and have no line at the entrance, the stuart read us the electronic ticket with the portable scanner and we entered. We are from Rome, but it had been years and years since we entered Castel Sant'Angelo!!! It is a wonderful, wonderful place!!! You can palpate history with your hands! We had the audio guide who told us all the history in the various centuries and vicissitudes. It is spectacular!!! Reminiscing to the wars it went through, to the Passetto of the Popes of the Renaissance, of the rooms with the fireplaces of the Middle Ages , and then , the view of Imperial Rome from the terrace : a magnificent thing is unparalleled!!! One could see the monuments to the Unknown Soldier, the Tiber flowing under the road the majestic Bridges , the Vatican Basilicas !!! And what about the view seen from the refreshment point, from the bar: we sat down to eat something, and continued to observe Rome from above !!! Outstanding !!! Now I understand why tourists come in droves to Rome !!! These places are present are in Rome !!!
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Decherf
Mar 2025Verified booking
The château is magnificent 😍 Many beautiful discoveries inside And the surprise of the visit A breathtaking view of Rome with the beautiful angel statue A must-see
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Eva
Mar 2025Verified booking
Everything, its history, the state of the castle. Going up to the terrace is highly recommended, the views of Rome and in front of the Vatican is beautiful. I recommend the digital guide because you listen to the whole story is very entertaining and very interesting.
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Jane
Mar 2025Verified booking
It was great to get an actual ticket rather than a voucher needing to be exchanged. We were unsure about getting the audio file to work on our phone before our trip but there was no problem at all. Skipped the line with our tickets and followed the audio story around the castle which was very informative. Beautiful views of the river from the top of the castle. Well worth a visit.
Katia
Apr 2025Verified booking
Convenient and fast. Good value for money
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Rajib
Apr 2025Verified booking
Ticket experience was good. We went through direct with no wait.
Perla
Apr 2025Verified booking
Amazing visit! The tour is well organized. The audio guide on your on mobile is a great idea.
Andrea
Apr 2025Verified booking
Castel Sant'Angelo was a great experience, the process with Headout was very quick and easy. Any time again!
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FIONA
Apr 2025Verified booking
Such a lovely place to visit and the scenery at the top was amazing. There is an added bonus as there is a cafe.
Mary
Mar 2025Verified booking
Everyone at the ticket counter was extremely help!
SPILEERS
Mar 2025Verified booking
No queues, very interesting tour
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Margarita
Mar 2025Verified booking
The views, the space, the history. Too bad we couldn't have had a drink in the cafeteria because of the rain.
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Marta
Mar 2025Verified booking
Beautiful, easy to book and with a great view! Super recommended experience :)
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Tiziana
Mar 2025Verified booking
Convenient and quick purchase to go with the audio guide
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Majorné
Mar 2025Verified booking
We loved it. Great wiev to St Peter's Cathedral and to the city.
BERGAMINI
Mar 2025Verified booking
Very nice. No line. Convenient
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Caroline
May 2025Verified booking
I think the entrance to the Passeto was not clearly marked...so we were late for our appointment, but thanks to the kindness of the guide we were able to join the next group! Thank you!
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Michael
May 2025Verified booking
We have passed the Castel Sant’Angelo on previous visits but were really pleased that we arranged entry tickets this time. The Passetto di Borgo has good views but was itself a little uninspiring. The Castel Sant’Angelo has a fascinating history and the one-way system allowed a good overview of the events through time. Great views of the Vatican and the river from the top of the Castel. This ticket just allows access to the Castel, we wished we had arranged an audio guide
Thomas
May 2025Verified booking
A very interesting building and history, but this was a missed opportunity as the audio did not match the marked tour at all.
Enrico
May 2025Verified booking
The visit went all in all well, as far as the audio guide was concerned, we had some difficulty following the route because of the way it was set up in it.
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Amir
May 2025Verified booking
The audio guide wasn't provided nor did the app download work to gain access to the audio guide. We took it upon ourselves to read and figure out the details of the Castel Sant'Angelo. Would have been amazing if we were able to access the audio guides which were promised by Headout. All in all, a good experience! Amazing place to visit.
Elisabeta
May 2025Verified booking
Quick purchase, we showed up 30 minutes early but (perhaps thanks to the moderate turnout) diMo entered anyway Skipped the line and visited independently without hurry and constraints
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Nicole
May 2025Verified booking
The online booking was straightforward. We were able to choose an admission time and received a digital ticket. We were able to enter on time and without queuing. In our opinion, Castel Sant'Angelo is definitely worth a visit, if only for the unique view. It was great!
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Combo (Save 5%): Castel Sant’Angelo + Pantheon Entry Tickets with Audio Guide
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Enjoy a double-doze of Rome's religious history—explore the museum & the church with this pocket-friendly ticket.
- Everything you get at Caste Sant'Angelo: Enter the museum at your chosen time slot to leisurely explore Rome’s royal and religious past—from lost funerary urns to angelic frescoes.
- Everything you get at the Pantheon: Visit the temple-turned-church and let your audio guide narrate your way through ancient Roman architecture, impressive dome with an oculus, and resting sites of famous Renaissance artists.
- Why choose this: The Pantheon and Castel Sant’Angelo trace Rome’s shift from pagan roots to papal power. This discounted combo lets you save money and explore the city’s story of faith and authority at your own pace.
Enjoy a double-doze of Rome's religious history—explore the museum & the church with this pocket-friendly ticket.
- Everything you get at Caste Sant'Angelo: Enter the museum at your chosen time slot to leisurely explore Rome’s royal and religious past—from lost funerary urns to angelic frescoes.
- Everything you get at the Pantheon: Visit the temple-turned-church and let your audio guide narrate your way through ancient Roman architecture, impressive dome with an oculus, and resting sites of famous Renaissance artists.
- Why choose this: The Pantheon and Castel Sant’Angelo trace Rome’s shift from pagan roots to papal power. This discounted combo lets you save money and explore the city’s story of faith and authority at your own pace.
Inclusions
Castel Sant'Angelo
- Fast-track entry to Castel Sant’Angelo
Pantheon
- Timed entry to the Pantheon
- Digital audio guide
Exclusions
- Guided tour
- Audio guide for Castle Sant'Angelo
- Bring a valid photo ID to show at the ticket counter for verification.
- Since the Pantheon is a place of worship, it requires you to dress modestly.
- The Pantheon is accessible to wheelchair users, while Castel Sant’Angelo is only partially accessible to wheelchair users.
- Pets are not allowed.
- Both sites can be explored on separate days to help you have a relaxed experience.
- These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
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Johan
Mar 2025Verified booking
Perfect. Immediate acces and no waiting line (which was extremely long). Scan and go.
Elizabeth
Apr 2025Verified booking
The Collosseum itself was spectacular as well as the Roman forum and Palatine Hill. The guide was excellent in her knowledge and presentation in such an easy to understand way and covered everything whole keeping her group entertained
Lynn
Apr 2025Verified booking
Bus tour was great. We hopped off to get to the Pantheon and discovered Piazza Novano. It's a great way to around the city. If you book the Pantheon tickets remember to go to the Tourist office to claim the actual ticket.
Alvin
Apr 2025Verified booking
Our host was easy to find and helpful loading the app. The line was intimidating, but moved very quickly. Once inside we were on our own. The audio guide offered a lot of great information. The Pantheon was incredible. It's a must see and this tour was a great way to do it!
Tara
Feb 2025Verified booking
The pantheon is a must see when in Rome! The history, the architecture and the art are very interesting. Ticketing with Headout was seamless and the instlation of our audioguide app was simple and later on very easy to use. I had to reschedule our visit and I did it in a few simple steps online.
Francesca
May 2025Verified booking
It is worth to see, the wao effect when you enter in the pantheon is assured.
Teresa
May 2025Verified booking
Great cultural experience at the Pantheon.
Hans
Apr 2025Verified booking
Your employees were characterized by: Friendliness, professionalism, patience and were relaxed
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Francesc
Mar 2025Verified booking
We couldn't complete the tour because we didn't have an audio guide and it was regular. And the final room was closed for construction. A little disappointed
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Cristina
Mar 2025Verified booking
We were able to make the visit without waiting and with fast management.
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Experience the museum on a guided visit packed with expert insights—and no waiting in ticket queues.
- Everything you get: Get fast-track access to the museum to enjoy an immersive experience of Rome’s imperial and papal heritage. With the help of your expert guide you can unpack ancient history and medieval secrets hidden in deep corners of the fortress.
- Why choose this: An expert will etch out key areas of the fortress’s history in vivid detail—offering interactive commentary on their symbolism and significance.
- Upgrades: Choose the express guided tour to cover the castle’s key highlights in just 1 hour—perfect for a quick yet insightful visit.
Experience the museum on a guided visit packed with expert insights—and no waiting in ticket queues.
- Everything you get: Get fast-track access to the museum to enjoy an immersive experience of Rome’s imperial and papal heritage. With the help of your expert guide you can unpack ancient history and medieval secrets hidden in deep corners of the fortress.
- Why choose this: An expert will etch out key areas of the fortress’s history in vivid detail—offering interactive commentary on their symbolism and significance.
- Upgrades: Choose the express guided tour to cover the castle’s key highlights in just 1 hour—perfect for a quick yet insightful visit.
Inclusions
- Guided tour of Caste Sant'Angelo with fast-track entry
- English or Italian speaking guide
- Express tour (as per option selected)
- Group of 20
- Headsets, if needed
- Remember to carry a valid ID proof with your full name as your ticket needs to be verified at the counter.
- Large bags and pets are not allowed in the museum premise.
- This experience is not accessible to wheelchair users.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
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Eileen
Mar 2025Verified booking
The guide was friendly and gave the facts in a friendly, fun manner.
Francois-Xavier
Mar 2025Verified booking
The incredible talent, knowledge and enthusiasm of the guide, Agnese Angelichi, that gave life to these rooms and peoples and the moments when we felt that Castel.
Cori
Apr 2025Verified booking
Our tour guide was wonderful. Seamless and no wait time for entry.
Astrid
Apr 2025Verified booking
We had a great guide!!!
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Gabriela
Mar 2025Verified booking
Great knowledgeable and fun guide. All was on time and ran very smoothly.
Mylie
Mar 2025Verified booking
Sabrina was fantastic. Great energy and very informative.
Vedrana
Mar 2025Verified booking
Our guide was literally "know it all" and molto simpatico! Will recommend this tour !
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Get access to the hidden passageway running from the Vatican—with quick entry to the fortress.
- Everything you get: Enter the hidden corridor that once allowed popes to flee the Vatican in times of danger, then explore Castel Sant’Angelo, a museum steeped in Rome’s strategic heritage.
- Why choose this: This experience lets you trace the lesser known parts of Rome's medieval past. You can explore two iconic symbols of papal authority and protection at one go.
- Upgrades: Add a guided tour to Passetto di Borgo and learn about papal escapades, shadowy prisoner transfers, assassination plots and many more controversies associated with the corridor.
Get access to the hidden passageway running from the Vatican—with quick entry to the fortress.
- Everything you get: Enter the hidden corridor that once allowed popes to flee the Vatican in times of danger, then explore Castel Sant’Angelo, a museum steeped in Rome’s strategic heritage.
- Why choose this: This experience lets you trace the lesser known parts of Rome's medieval past. You can explore two iconic symbols of papal authority and protection at one go.
- Upgrades: Add a guided tour to Passetto di Borgo and learn about papal escapades, shadowy prisoner transfers, assassination plots and many more controversies associated with the corridor.
Inclusions
- Timed entry to Passetto di Borgo
- Fast-track entry to Castel Sant’Angelo
- Expert guide to Passetto di Borgo (as per option selected)
- English or Spanish speaking guide (as per option selected)
- Do not bring large bags or pets to the attraction.
- This experience is not accessible to wheelchair users.
- These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
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Caroline
May 2025Verified booking
I think the entrance to the Passeto was not clearly marked...so we were late for our appointment, but thanks to the kindness of the guide we were able to join the next group! Thank you!
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Michael
May 2025Verified booking
We have passed the Castel Sant’Angelo on previous visits but were really pleased that we arranged entry tickets this time. The Passetto di Borgo has good views but was itself a little uninspiring. The Castel Sant’Angelo has a fascinating history and the one-way system allowed a good overview of the events through time. Great views of the Vatican and the river from the top of the Castel. This ticket just allows access to the Castel, we wished we had arranged an audio guide
Barbara
May 2025Verified booking
Beautiful experience ,many suggestive the passage in the passetto and castel sant' angelo wonderful
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Historic passageway reopens in Rome
The elevated corridor, built into the Leonine Walls, has been recently opened to public viewing after six years of restoration. While being tied to controversies of popes and secret movements during times of siege, it also stands as a remarkable example of Rome’s layered defensive architecture.
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Combo (Save 5%): Castel Sant’Angelo & Passetto di Borgo + St. Peter’s Basilica Entry Tickets
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Step into Rome’s past at the mausoleum, feel faith at St. Peter’s tomb, and stroll the secret passage—no ticket lines, just timeless wonder.
- Everything you get at Castel Sant'Angelo: Arrive at your chosen slot and bypass the ticket queues to step right into the castle. Listen to the audio guide to navigate the spiral ramp and papal apartments at your pace. Get exclusive access to the the secret passageway connected to the Vatican castle.
- Everything you get at St. Peter's Basilica: Enjoy fast-track entry to St. Peter’s Basilica to explore its rich religious history. Visit papal tombs, admire Michelangelo’s Pietà and dome, and uncover Renaissance secrets with an insightful audio guide.
- Why choose this: From the fortress where popes plotted to the heart of Christianity where they led sacred rites, you can tour both by walking the elevated corridor.
Step into Rome’s past at the mausoleum, feel faith at St. Peter’s tomb, and stroll the secret passage—no ticket lines, just timeless wonder.
- Everything you get at Castel Sant'Angelo: Arrive at your chosen slot and bypass the ticket queues to step right into the castle. Listen to the audio guide to navigate the spiral ramp and papal apartments at your pace. Get exclusive access to the the secret passageway connected to the Vatican castle.
- Everything you get at St. Peter's Basilica: Enjoy fast-track entry to St. Peter’s Basilica to explore its rich religious history. Visit papal tombs, admire Michelangelo’s Pietà and dome, and uncover Renaissance secrets with an insightful audio guide.
- Why choose this: From the fortress where popes plotted to the heart of Christianity where they led sacred rites, you can tour both by walking the elevated corridor.
Inclusions
Castel Sant'Angelo
- Fast-track entry to Castel Sant’Angelo
- Access to Passetto di Borgo
St. Peter’s Basilica
- Fast-track entry to St. Peter's Basilica
- Access to digital audio guide
- Carry a valid photo ID at the redemption point.
- Do not bring hats, pets, or large bags to the venue.
- Remember this experience is not open to wheelchair users.
- Dress modestly at the basilica.
- These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
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Caroline
May 2025Verified booking
I think the entrance to the Passeto was not clearly marked...so we were late for our appointment, but thanks to the kindness of the guide we were able to join the next group! Thank you!
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Ilse
May 2025Verified booking
Everything went fine, we received the tickets via SMS the day before and were able to enter via skip the line without any problems.
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Michael
May 2025Verified booking
We have passed the Castel Sant’Angelo on previous visits but were really pleased that we arranged entry tickets this time. The Passetto di Borgo has good views but was itself a little uninspiring. The Castel Sant’Angelo has a fascinating history and the one-way system allowed a good overview of the events through time. Great views of the Vatican and the river from the top of the Castel. This ticket just allows access to the Castel, we wished we had arranged an audio guide
Jane
May 2025Verified booking
Skip-the-Line is the only way to go and this was really easy especially as for this trip the tickets were sent direct to my WhatsApp on the day without the need to go to an office and collect in advance. We particularly appreicated the audioguide which was downloadable in advance to listen to offline, during the visit and after. The commentary was excellent and had written explanation and photos as well as narration. And St Peter's is AMAZING!
Tabacaru
May 2025Verified booking
Impressed by the grandeur, beauty, art, organization...special .
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Barbara
May 2025Verified booking
Beautiful experience ,many suggestive the passage in the passetto and castel sant' angelo wonderful
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Combo (Save 5%): Castel Sant'Angelo + St. Peter's Basilica Guided Tour
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€83.60
From battlefields to basilicas, explore 2,000 years of Roman history in just one morning.
- Everything you get at Castel Sant'Angelo: An expert guides you through the plundered hall of imperial ashes, hidden prison cells of secret trials, and tales of the fortress’s evolution.
- Everything you get at St. Peter's Basilica: Let your guide show you Michelangelo’s Pietà, explain Bernini’s Baldachin, and lead you through papal tombs to honor the resting souls.
- Why choose this: You get to see both the world's largest church and a 2,000-year-old mausoleum-turned-fortress in one shot. With an expert guiding you at both stops, you'll not only see Rome’s history—you’ll understand how power, politics, and faith shaped it.
From battlefields to basilicas, explore 2,000 years of Roman history in just one morning.
- Everything you get at Castel Sant'Angelo: An expert guides you through the plundered hall of imperial ashes, hidden prison cells of secret trials, and tales of the fortress’s evolution.
- Everything you get at St. Peter's Basilica: Let your guide show you Michelangelo’s Pietà, explain Bernini’s Baldachin, and lead you through papal tombs to honor the resting souls.
- Why choose this: You get to see both the world's largest church and a 2,000-year-old mausoleum-turned-fortress in one shot. With an expert guiding you at both stops, you'll not only see Rome’s history—you’ll understand how power, politics, and faith shaped it.
Inclusions
Castel Sant’Angelo
- Guided tour of Castel Sant'Angelo with entry
- Expert English-speaking guide
- Group of up to 20 guests
St. Peter’s Basilica
- Guided tour of St. Peter's Basilica and the Papal Tombs
- Expert English-speaking guide
Castel Sant’Angelo
- Only some areas of the castle are suitable for the use of prams/strollers and wheelchairs.
- If you are visiting with a baby or a toddler, get a carrier.
- Keep in mind that your ticket is nominative, and you must present a valid ID matching your full name on the ticket for entry.
- Spot the Passetto di Borgo, the secret passage used by Popes to flee from Castel Sant’Angelo to Vatican City.
St. Peter’s Basilica
- Strict dress code: knees and shoulders must be covered for all guests.
- This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible. The right semicircle of Saint Peter’s Square is equipped with ramp access into the Basilica. For any special requirements, contact accoglienza@fsp.va in advance.
- Sign language guided tours are available at the Basilica. This service must be booked at least 48 hours in advance at the following email address: visiteguidate@fsp.va.
- Expect mandatory security screening. The wait at St. Peter’s Basilica may take up to an hour during peak times.
- St. Peter’s Basilica is wheelchair and stroller-friendly (ramps available in the right semicircle of the square). Only some areas of Castel Sant’Angelo are accessible.
- Papal Tombs access may be restricted during religious events. In such cases, extra time will be spent inside the Basilica.
- These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
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Chinyelu
Apr 2025Verified booking
Good, a little disorganized and a lot of wasted time. But it was good. I went off on my own to explore, because the history can be googled or read in the library, most people already read and heard, then come to SEE it . Tour guide needs to focus on getting people inside, taking them to various biblical status, and areas, for pictures. This is not a history class, we only had 1-2hrs , but our tour guide spent 40 mins telling us stories and history outside and on the door way, While I applaud her of her knowledge, however this is not a history class, 6 of us had other tours scheduled right afterwards, so we left the tour midway to explore the Basilica on our own, including the Tomb areas underneath.
Judith
Mar 2025Verified booking
Brigida was a fabulous guide, we learnt such a lot & loved the whole experience. I highly recommend this tour and this company.
Yvonne
May 2025Verified booking
Ticketing experience really easy. Good instructions on meeting place. Great welcome from guide. Amazing information and spectacular sights to see
Christie
May 2025Verified booking
The guide on our tour was WONDERFUL and this review has nothing to do with him. Our tour was supposed to include breakfast (I spoke to an agent on support who confirmed this) There was no mention made of this when we got there, tour was at 8:00 and was moved to 8:15. We got there super early, there was no one to even talk too before the ticketing booth was open and at that point we were hearded out like cattle and the tour started at least 30 minutes late. Naturally we were hungry assuming they'd stop at some point, but no. Never happened. We asked the tour guide about it but unfortunately he knew nothing of it. It wasn't his fault at all and I don't blame him I blame the company. It was supposed to be an hour tour that turned into 2 1/2 hours. Tour was great but we were definitely hungry the whole time. I don't think breakfast should be advertised with the tour if you're not going to offer it. I also believe the length of the tour should be as advertised and that the tour should not start late if you're going to be so adamant in your emails that the tourist not be late.
Patrick
May 2025Verified booking
St. Peter's Basilica is really beautiful and should be part of every visit to Rome. The tour guide was very nice and knew the answer to every question, made the tour exciting and often asked guessing questions. Thumbs up 😄
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Paul
May 2025Verified booking
The experience ..awesome! But I had to pay twice as I missed the morning slot!! I contacted Jo who found me a place in the afternoon but I had to pay an extra 25 euros. As I had already paid for the morning I thought that this was unfair. 😞🤔
ELENI
May 2025Verified booking
Our guide Valentina, was great, polite, knowledgeable. She kept our interest throughout the tour, making it a great experience. Thank you Valentina!
Callum
May 2025Verified booking
When we got there the venue was temporarily closed due to the amunt of visitors, this meant that once we got inside I just felt like the tour was very rushed, so that the tour guides could get onto the next group and catch up. This also meant that I missed my next tour and I wasn't able to get a refund on that because they said it was my fault still, even though the venue was closed.
Suzanne
May 2025Verified booking
Virginia (Ginny) gave us a wonderful tour of St, Peter's! She was an excellent guide and very personable and knowledgeable! Great experience! Thank you!
José
May 2025Verified booking
The guide Mariana was excellent, very well prepared, with very precise and pertinent information about the Basilica and its history. I recommend it.
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alexandra
May 2025Verified booking
Our knowledgeable guide. We enjoyed the information Eduardo (?) Imparted which made us understand the meaning behind many of the artwork gracing the Basilica and St. Peter's square.
Stephan
May 2025Verified booking
It would have been helpful to know who we were looking for. 'The tour guy' not Headout. Si we were wandering around amidst the crowds until a security guard pointed us to The Tour Guy.
JEANNE
Apr 2025Verified booking
Truthfully, i only took the tour to "skip the line" because i have been in the basilica many times before. However, i so thoroughly enjoyed myself. Our tour guide was SO knowledgeable about everything. She even had a book with diagrams to make things easy to understand. I found it important to be given background about what we were viewing. I highly recommend this tour!
Renee
Apr 2025Verified booking
Meeting point easy to find, Laura the guide was wonderful, full of knowledge and looked after us very well. After the tour we took the option to pay to go up to the dome which was great too.
Nino
Apr 2025Verified booking
We had an amazing guide Stefano, who did an excellent tour, very insightful and informative. It was truly an unforgettable experience.
Francois-Xavier
Mar 2025Verified booking
The incredible talent, knowledge and enthusiasm of the guide, Agnese Angelichi, that gave life to these rooms and peoples and the moments when we felt that Castel.
Teresa
Feb 2025Verified booking
Our Guide Kelly was brilliant, so knowledgeable, and was very caring. The experience was worth every penny. St Peters Bacilica was beautiful, with the guided tour we learnt so much, we would have missed otherwise. A great idea having personal headphones.
Robert
May 2025Verified booking
The guide was brilliant in a very packed St Peter's and the Bascilica was just awesome.
Liana
May 2025Verified booking
The basilica was amazing, and our guide Max was the best!
Gary
May 2025Verified booking
Great guide. Very knowledgeable. Meeting point logistics tricky due to the conclave.
Jennifer
May 2025Verified booking
We were still able to get in the Basilica despite the massive crowd along the way.
Thomas
May 2025Verified booking
Tour guide knowledge and ability to get us to the Sistine Chapel before it was crowded
Viktor
May 2025Verified booking
a good guide who was dedicated and had a lot of interesting things to tell
Apr 2025Verified booking
Our Guide Alexandra was outstanding- Lots of Knowledge and enthusiastic
Gárdos
Apr 2025Verified booking
Our guide was fascinating, he explained a lot about the basilica's history and architecture.
Make the most of Rome
Why visit Castel Sant'Angelo?
- 1900 Years of history: Built in 135 AD as Emperor Hadrian’s mausoleum, the structure has stood as a tomb, fortress and now museum—plundered, destroyed, and rebuilt multiple times, witness to 1900 years of past.
- Legendary papal residences: You can walk through Pope Alexander VI’s Borgia apartments—lavishly adorned with mythological scenes and sensual imagery that shocked even Renaissance Rome. But it wasn’t just the art that stirred scandal. According to legend, he even used the passetto under the cover of night to slip away from the Vatican and visit his mistresses, housed in the papal chambers.
- Rome’s shadowy prisons: The museum has played roles in executions, sieges, and secret trials—its walls absorbing the city’s most turbulent moments. One of the most famous prisoners was Benvenuto Cellini (Italian sculptor and writer) whose legendary escape from the prisons is a story worth unravelling. You can also take a look at some of the torture tools in the prison cells that are still preserved.
Your Castel Sant’Angelo tickets explained
Fast-track entry tickets
- You can bypass the ticket queue and step right into the museum at your chosen time slot.
- A multilingual audio guide leads your way by narrating engaging stories and navigating through different levels of the fortress.
Recommended tickets:
- Castel Sant'Angelo Fast-Track Entry Tickets
Passetto di Borgo tours
- Step into the secret passage that connects the museum with St. Peter's Basilica. Then take your time exploring the castle’s ramps and chambers.
- Upgrade to a guided tour and learn about papal escapades and controversies associated with the corridor.
Recommended tickets
- Castel Sant'Angelo & Passetto di Borgo Entry Tickets
Guided tours
- Streamline your visit by exploring key historical areas in the fortress with the help of an expert.
- Get an enriching 2-hour guided tour of the fortress or go for a compact 1-hour experience with crisp insights.
Recommended tickets:
- Castel Sant'Angelo Guided Tour
Combo deals
- You can enter Castel Sant'Angelo and take the secret passageway to explore the world's largest church at St. Peter's Basilica or visit the Pantheon to discover the evolution of religion in Rome—all at a discounted price.
Recommended tickets:
Discounted tickets: Children of 18 years and below get free admission.
Explore Castel Sant'Angelo
With numerous courtyards and stately halls, Castel Sant’Angelo has 6 levels connected by a 400-meter spiral ramp. The remains of the original mausoleum are visible in the lower parts of the building, as are the ancient Roman walls and reconstructed rooms.
Ponte Sant’Angelo
Hadrian built a bridge to connect his mausoleum to the city across the Tiber. Initially called Pons Aelius, it became Ponte Sant'Angelo. Angel sculptures by Gian Lorenzo Bernini adorn the bridge, offering a view of Castel Sant'Angelo.
The spiral ramp
After entering the museum, you can take the spiral ramp that leads first to the Cortile di San Michele (Courtyard of St. Michael), which is an open space that serves as a transition point within the castle. From here, you can explore further rooms, including the Papal Apartments and the terraces with the panoramic views of Rome.
Hall of Urns
This room, located on the upper levels of the castle, is where the ashes of Roman emperors and other important figures were originally stored. The Hall of Urns is a significant part of the castle’s history as it was originally built by Emperor Hadrian as a mausoleum for himself and his family.
The Papal apartments
The papal apartments display ceramics, sculptures, and Renaissance frescoes. From the Courtyard of the Angel, access the apartments, where the bronze statue of Archangel Michael by Raffaello da Montelupo stands.
Prisons and dungeons
Descending from the upper levels of apartments, you can explore the prisons and dungeons of the museum. They hold a dark history, having hosted notorious criminals and prisoners, including Giordano Bruno and Beatrice Cenci. These underground chambers offer a glimpse into the castle’s grim past of imprisonment and secretive dealings.
The terrace
After exploring the hidden parts of the museum you will ascend to the fifth floor of fortress which opens to a beautiful terrace. Here you can get a panoramic view of nearby attractions such as St. Peter's Basilica and the Tiber river.
Plan your visit to Castel Sant’Angelo
Timings
Location
Entrance
Facilities
Rules
Tips
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Tuesday to Sunday: 9 AM to 7:30 PM
Last admission: 6 PM
Closed on: Monday, January 1, May 1, and December 25
Best time to visit
The ideal time for visiting Castel Sant’Angelo is from September to March. The cool weather makes the trip more enjoyable. Evenings tend to draw lesser crowds. The view from the terrace at the sunset hour is spectacular, so plan your trip accordingly. Additionally, visiting on weekdays rather than weekends can further reduce crowds.
Castel Sant'Angelo opening hoursAddress: Castel Sant'Angelo, Lungotevere Castello, 50, 00193 Roma RM, Italy
Getting there
- By bus: Lines 23, 34, 49, 64, 87, 280, 492, 926 and 990
Closest bus stop: P.za Pia/Castel S. Angelo, 5-minute walk - By train: Train #19
Closest train station: Risorgimento/S. Pietro, 13-minute walk - By metro: Line A
Closest station: Lepanto and Ottaviano
Castel Sant'Angelo features a single main entrance situated at one end of the bridge over the river Tiber. For a smoother experience, consider booking tickets online to bypass the ticket queue or purchase them upon arrival.
More about the castle's entrance
- Toilets: You can locate the toilets on the bridge side of the castle and the cafe on the upper terrace.
- Disabled access: While access for visitors with disabilities is limited, there are ramps and clear signs indicating barrier-free routes. Wheelchairs can only reach the fifth floor via a special elevator.
- Respectful behavior: Visitors are expected to behave respectfully, both toward the historical site and fellow visitors. This includes refraining from loud noises and disruptive behavior.
- No touching: Avoid touching or handling artifacts, sculptures, and frescoes within the castle to preserve these historical treasures.
- No eating or drinking: Kindly be aware that as you explore this museum, eating or drinking is not permitted inside.
- Bring ID: Carry your official ID with you at the ticket redemption point.
- Security checks: Large bags, backpacks, and umbrellas are not allowed inside. Opt for a small handbag for a hassle-free experience.
- Photography permission: With multiple scenic spots at the fortress you can capture your favorite moments freely; photography and videography are allowed throughout the museum. Respect any areas where photography may be restricted for preservation reasons.
- Caffetteria Ristorante Le Terrazze Castel Sant’Angelo: Enjoy a delightful coffee with views of Rome within the castle itself.
- Scialla: Located near Parco Adriana, this spot, 800 m, offers a variety of pizza flavors for a quick pick-me-up after your visit.
- La Salumeria: The restaurant, 280 m away. is run by incredibly earnest staff serving Italian, Mediterranean, Healthy, Sicilian & Southern-Italian cuisine.
Nearby places
Pantheon Rome
Former temple, and now, church, the Roman Pantheon is one of the best-preserved ancient Roman buildings.
Piazza Navona
Visit the beautiful baroque square where Bernini's Fountain of the Four Rivers stands.
St. Peter’s Basilica
Only 140 meters away is the magnificent St. Peter's Basilica church is one of the most renowned works of Renaissance architecture.
Frequently asked questions about Castel Sant’Angelo tickets
Does my entry ticket include access to the terrace?
Yes, you can explore the castle's terrace and enjoy panoramic views of Tiber river with the entry tickets.
Is the entry ticket to Castel Sant’Angelo tickets refundable?
The fast-track entry tickets cannot be canceled, amended, or rescheduled.
Is a guided tour worth it?
A guided tour will help you appreciate significant areas of the castle that are either tucked away from public sight or need contextual interpretation such as crammed prison cells and the Hall of Urns (room of funerary ashes).
How far is the Pantheon from the castle?
The Pantheon is around 1 km away from the castle and can be reached via streets like Via dei Coronari or Via di Panico.
How far is St. Peter's Basilica from the castle?
St. Peter's Basilica is around 750 m from the castle. You can take the Via della Conciliazione that directly links the two landmarks.
Does the castle have any elevators?
The castle does have elevators, however, it is not connected to all the areas of the fortress, making it slightly inconvenient for wheelchair users.
Is the castle wheelchair accessible?
Certain parts of the castle can be accessed via wheelchair, but most parts do not allow access to wheelchair users due to uneven terrain.
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Franck
FranceApr, 2025
Our favorite visit to Castel Sant'Angelo "**.
We loved this iconic monument, which is both beautiful, well-maintained and super-convenient for visitors. Here's why we recommend it:
**The big pluses:**
- A **magnificent** site with a **passionate** tour
- Super-practical audio-guide application** (with our own headphones)
- Ticket cutting** which saved us a long wait
**Conveniences that change everything :**
☕ **A nice café** with tables to sit and eat
🚻 **2 well-placed restrooms** along the tour route - super convenient!
🌇 **A breathtaking view** of Rome from the terraces
**Our experience:**
We spent 2 hours there, and no time went by! Between the cultural visit, the coffee break and the photos on the terraces, everything was perfect. Having accessible toilets and a place to rest really made the experience more enjoyable.
*Little tip:*
- Visit at the end of the day for the sunset.
- Allow at least 2h30 to fully enjoy the site.
- Don't hesitate to use the audio-guide (really well done)
A must-see in Rome, perfectly laid out for visitors. We loved it! ★★★★★
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Leslie
Mar, 2025
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It was a really neat building with a lot of history. I loved walking across the bridge with the Berninis sculpture, I loved seeing the museum portion that showed the different phases of how the building progressed over time. The statue of St. Angelo and the terrace were beautiful and the cafe with spritzers overlooking St. Peter's Basilica was fantastic.
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Marche
FranceMar, 2025
I came in 2017 ans now 2025 but still the same surprise.
Everything was so beautiful, museums, paints, monuments...
I was with my mother 79 years old and I would to congragulate the Vatican organization, specially for the people with reduce mobility.
We appreciate
Grazie Mille !!!!
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Figuccio
ItalyMar, 2025
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Balbo
Feb, 2025
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