Castel Sant'Angelo Small Group Tour: A Historic Journey Through Ancient Rome
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160 Ratings
Roma
Join a small group tour of Castel Sant'Angelo in Rome and explore its rich history, stunning architecture, and beautiful paintings. Skip the lines and enjoy a 2-hour journey through ancient Rome with an expert guide.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
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Museo Nazionale di Castel Sant’Angelo - The historical building was used by the Popes as a private residence, a treasure of the State, a prision and a place of public executions throughout the years. Discover the magnificent architectures and paintings. The guide will show you the place of burial of the late Emperor, the Pope’s appartments and the treasure room. Admire the beautiful scuptures of the Angels along the so called, Ponte Sant`Angelo, also known as the Bridge of Angels. Explore the Castle’s terrace where you can take pictures of the splendid city.
- Castel Sant’Angelo - Castel Sant’Angelo
What's Included
- Small group of 20 people
- Skip-the-line tickets
- Guaranteed Skip-the-long lines entrance to the Castel Sant’Angelo
- Expert Local Guide
- Headsets if needed
- Panoramic Tour from the terrace
- 2-hour walking tour
What's Not Included
- Hotel Pick-up and Drop-off
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Embark on a 2-hour journey into the past with a small group and an expert guide, bypassing the long queues at Castel SantAngelo. Your adventure starts from this iconic Castle, initially established by Emperor Hadrian as a grandiose tomb. Over the centuries, this monumental structure has served as a papal residence, a state treasure repository, a prison, and a site of public executions. Within two hours, you'll have the opportunity to explore the Castle's extraordinary architecture, paintings, and rich historical narrative. Your guide will lead you to the final resting place of the late Emperor, the private chambers of the Pope, and the treasure room. Witness the stunning angelic sculptures of the Ponte SantAngelo, colloquially known as the Bridge of Angels. Culminate your remarkable experience with a sweeping view from the Castle’s terrace, a perfect spot for capturing photos of the magnificent city.
Location
Lungotevere Castello, 50
Lungotevere Castello
Meet with our coordinator with a "LOVING ROME SIGN" in front of the main entrance 15 minutes before the chosen time.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(160 Ratings)
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192rachelles
Apr 21, 2024
Phenomenal - Agnese was phenomenal! She’s a wonderful story teller, telling centuries of history shared with truth and ease. 10/10
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Debra_e
Apr 16, 2024
Amazing!! - From the check in to the end this is was 5 Star! She was absolutely amazing with such knowledge! Another Viator tour that did not disappoint’.
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Palmi_c
Apr 15, 2024
Great all around! - The ceilings, the views from above, the history, the walls, all were outstanding. Tour guide was excellent!
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O5077eikieranm
Mar 28, 2024
Agnese - best tour guide in Rome! - Fantastic journey through Roman history from the ancient emperor's to more recent Vatican history.
Agnese was easily the best tour guide we had during our time in Rome and her passion for the location, history and art shone through. Each location was illustrated with fascinating stories that brought the history to life and told a clear narrative throughout the entire tour.
Couldn't recommend more and huge thank you to Agnese for giving us one of the best experiences of our holiday!
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Monica_k
Mar 23, 2024
Must see! - Highly recommend! Agnese was a wonderful, enthusiastic guide. The tour moved at a nice pace and the views from the top of the Castle were incredible!
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Donald_k
Mar 23, 2024
Castel tour - Agnes was really amazing, she was so knowledgeable about the castle and history surrounding it! Amazing tour and guide!
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Phyllis_p
Mar 22, 2024
Good - But Rushed at the End - Great tour to learn about the history behind the Castle. Our tour guide was nice and personable and seemed to be passionate about the history. The only downside, was another couple wanted to leave early so they could make their next tour reservation. The guide then decided to rush through the last 10 minutes to finish instead of letting the couple just leave. That was a disservice to the rest of us who made the time to be on the tour.
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Jason_a
Mar 9, 2024
Amazing tour with an ever better guide (Alec)! - Alec was a brilliant guide. They used some amazing microphone with individual receivers so the sound was crisp and clear, even across the courtyard. The discussions covering the different time periods were outstanding. Easily the best tour and your guide we've had in a while!
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Krystal_g
Feb 17, 2024
Amazing! - Absolutely loved this tour. So much knowledge from our guide! The excitement in guides voice was truly the best! Love when there’s a love for history from guide
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Mindy_m
Apr 5, 2024
Terrific guide - Very knowledgeable guide! Answered questions patiently and covered incredible amount of history, art and architectural points of relevance.
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