Experience the museum on a guided visit packed with expert insights—and no waiting in ticket queues.
Experience the museum on a guided visit packed with expert insights—and no waiting in ticket queues.
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Castel Sant'Angelo, a site perhaps less known than it should be...an excellent guided tour is what is needed to acquire all the information related to the history of this beautiful complex that, from ancient Rome to today, has been the protagonist of countless changes and I think has been able to give to each generation that has made it its own, technical-logistical support, emotions, expectations, why not even disappointments but each piece of its existence and management has allowed us to know it as well as we can see and hear it today with the voice of a guide. Kudos to Federica, excellent guide and really pleasant person. Emanuele
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Our tour guide was wonderful. Seamless and no wait time for entry.
We had a great guide!!!
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From battlefields to basilicas, explore 2,000 years of Roman history in just one morning.
From battlefields to basilicas, explore 2,000 years of Roman history in just one morning.
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Castel Sant’Angelo
St. Peter’s Basilica
Castel Sant’Angelo
St. Peter’s Basilica
Alishba was an amazing guide, so passionate and knowledgeable. She made the tour an exceptional experience Thank you so much Alishba your an amazing lady
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.
Our tour guide was knowledgeable and patient. She easily moved us through the crowd.
Great guide. Very knowledgeable. Meeting point logistics tricky due to the conclave.
Guide was extremely knowledgeable and passionate about the history of St Peter's Basilica and the religious significance of the design and different elements
I can recommend Headout to everyone. Excellent guide. We were kept well informed of the last minute change of our meeting point.
Online booking was fast. Direction to the Office and meet up with the tour guide was simple and clear. Shout out to our tourguide Kelly, made the experience more memorable.
Skipping the line made my entrance fast and easy. I spent 5 hours in awe at the incredible historic and artistic works of art. I could easily spend another 5 hours if I get to Roma again.
Our guide was exceptional! We did the tour in English with Stefano and he was passionate about what he was telling, willing to answer questions, attentive to the group of around 10 people and, above all, he knew everything and explained it with knowledge and enthusiasm.
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It was easy purchasing a ticket The experience with the guide is amazing. We were stuck for almost 1 hour and just standing on the line because the St. Peter's Basilica security service or management blocked the way and they forgot to let us in so we shouted at them for letting us not inside while the other side of the visitors continue to go inside. It is not of course the guide's fault but better when we can really skip the line with the use of tour guide app.
I really loved the beauty & history of St Peter's Basilica. It was awesome ☺️ However... I felt the tour was too rushed, it was very crowded and at one stage I got lost from the main group. Our tour guide rushed through too quickly with little time to stop and enjoy this remarkable church.
I liked that the tour guide was knowledgeable however, they were not engaging at all. No "energy", no communicating with the group. After half an hour, it became very boring. Also the whole tour felt really rushed.
- Small group and therefore clearly structured - Very personal and detailed - Very good personal contact - Questions answered very well
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Ticketing experience really easy. Good instructions on meeting place. Great welcome from guide. Amazing information and spectacular sights to see
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.
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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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. 😞🤔
Our guide Valentina, was great, polite, knowledgeable. She kept our interest throughout the tour, making it a great experience. Thank you Valentina!
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.
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!
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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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.
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.
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!
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.
Step into this fortress-turned-museum—no queues, just you and an audio guide to bring history to life.
Step into this fortress-turned-museum—no queues, just you and an audio guide to bring history to life.
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The booking was easy, fast and no completion at the time of the entrance. I actually needed to do the tour earlier and I tried my luck and it works, I didn't 2 hours earlier, so I could enjoy the rest of the day.
The tour to Castel Sant'Angelo was good. It was just really warm. Signage for the route was very good in the whole venue. One small thing good for improvement. The audio tour was a bit difficult to get to be honest. Mainly since the little signs with headphones and a number did not correspond to the info in app. Maybe the app making people can make QR codes so that when you arrive at a sign you can scan that and then get the information talked to you what's appropriate for that location. And pushing it: have people choose from a short info and long indepth info version. :-) All in all..... a very much tour I would recommend to people! Enough time blocks available and easy to book.
Fast track saved us a huge line. Really recommend! Place was beautiful! Lots of stairs, but plenty of places to sit, if needed!
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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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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The audio guide with all the details.
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Rverything was fluent. No lini at my arrival.
We loved this tour! That rooftop view was incredible and the history was so wonderful!
The access was very easy, the views are spectacular.
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Easy access, no queues, good audio
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Amzing weather, a walk into history !
It is a unique unique experience in all senses. Senses fulfilled my expectations
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The highlight of my visit was
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Very expeditious entrance only the audio guide does not correspond to the numbers of the castle.
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Very interesting castle 🏰👏👍
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The highlight of my visit was the views, spectacular!
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Easy access, very good audio guide, very beautiful monument
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Ticketing experience: quick and smooth Castel Sant Angelo is a must to visit, i enjoyed it very much!
I liked the fact that we were able to meticulously plan the few days we had to visit Rome
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It went well, the support responded quickly to sending the pdf reservations. The entrance worked very well, no waiting
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Amazing place with so much history. From Hadrian to present. Well worth the visit.
Convenient and fast. Good value for money
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A great and interesting experience! The Castel was amazing. The only disappointment was that the online audio did not seem to match up with the on site version.
The Castel was itself awesome, great views and history in display. The audio guide was TERRIBLE and absolutely not worth the price... stick to reading the signs throughout or get the audio guide on the ground, the 3rd party one provided through this booking was confusing, poorly timed and not worth it at all
The visit itself was okay, including audio guide, but the route in the engelenburg was unclear, which meant that we walked in a different direction than we were supposed to and the audio guide was not in sync with what we were seeing.
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Join a guide with deep knowledge of Roman history—many are licensed art historians whose expertise brings centuries of transformation to life, from imperial mausoleum to papal stronghold, offering insights that turn every stone and statue into a story.
The tour spans 1.5 to 2 hours and follows a curated route through key sections: the papal apartments, Hall of Urns, bastions, prison cells, and panoramic terraces. Nothing essential is missed, and the pace allows time for photos and reflection.
Your guide tailors the tour to your curiosity, encouraging questions and conversation so you can explore the era of castle that fascinates you most. By the end, you’ll not only know what you’ve seen—but why it mattered.
Meet your guide in front of the main entrance to the Lungotevere Castello. After a quick security check, you can enter the fortress, where your journey through the interiors of the museum would begin. Your guide would take you through key spots starting from the spiral ramps, to the burial rooms, and papal residences.
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Combo (Save 5%): Castel Sant'Angelo + St. Peter's Basilica Guided Tour
The Castel Sant'Angelo guided tour covers all the major points of interest inside the Castel Sant Angelo including the Papal Apartments, Hadrian’s Tomb, Ponte Sant’Angelo, Passetto di Borgo, and the Terrace, and more. However, you should note that access to the passetto is provided only in specific tours.
The Castel Sant’Angelo guided tours can be anywhere between 1-2 hours long, based on the tour option you select.
A guided tour of Castel Sant’Angelo is usually worth it—especially if you're interested in the rich history and hidden details that go unnoticed without context.
As of now a guided tour to Castel Sant'Angelo is available only in English.
Some guided tours include fast-track access to the museum. Make sure to read the details carefully before booking your tickets.
Yes, it depends on the Castel Sant’Angelo tour you book. Please check the cancellation policy before booking tickets.