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Rome Half Day Tour: Castel Sant'Angelo and St.Peters Basilica

Rome, Italy
  • 3 hours (approx.)
  • Group discounts
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

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Overview

With thousands of years of history to unpack, a guide to Castel Sant’Angelo is indispensable. Discover Rome’s storied past on this guided tour, and learn how this unique landmark went from Emperor Hadrian’s mausoleum to a papal fortress. Explore secret passages, including the "Passetto di Borgo," used by Popes for escape, and uncover the monument’s transformation over centuries. Conclude with a walk to Vatican City and St. Peter's Square.
  • Learn the history from Emperor Hadrian to the Popes
  • Visit the "Passetto di Borgo" escape route
  • Small-group tours are capped at 12 people for personalized service
  • Guided tour with entrance tickets included

What's Included

  • 3 hour tour with professional guide
  • Entrance tickets to Castel Sant'Angelo
  • Visit Bernini’s Colonnade
  • Visit The Passetto
  • Visit Borgo Pio
  • Visit to St. Peter's Basilica with priority entrance included
  • Tips

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • Castel Sant'Angelo
    Lungotevere Castello, 50, 00193 Roma RM, Italy

    In front of the entrance, the guide is waiting with a sign

End point

  • Saint Peter’s Basilica
    Piazza San Pietro, 00120 Città del Vaticano, Vatican City

Start time
.9:00 am

Itinerary

1

Castel Sant'Angelo

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

2

Passetto di Borgo

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

3

St. Peter's Square

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

4

St. Peter's Basilica

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • Provide the correct phone number with international country code
  • One day before please call to confirm the time at the meeting point
  • check that you provide all the details to the agency
  • Without this information we can not guarantee the correct service
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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