Castel Sant'Angelo Guided Tours

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.

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.