Castel Sant’Angelo & Mausoleum of Hadrian - Private Tour

Recommended by 100% of travelers

Rome, Italy

2 hours (approx.)
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Overview

Get a behind-the-scenes introduction to one of Rome’s most iconic landmarks during this private guided tour of the Castel Sant’Angelo. Learn how the fortress once known as the Mausoleum of Hadrian was acquired by the Vatican to house lavish papal apartments and even a papal prison. Tours include skip-the-line admission tickets.

A skip-the-line private tour of the Castel Sant’Angelo
Learn the little-known history behind one of Rome's quirkiest monuments
Follow a tailor-made itinerary, including panoramic terrace views over Rome
Bypass the usual wait times with skip-the-line admission tickets (included)

What's Included

Entry Tickets

Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Castel Sant'Angelo
Lungotevere Castello, 50, 00193 Roma RM, Italy
The guide will have a sign with your name on it. Please note that the tour includes stairs.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Museo Nazionale di Castel Sant'Angelo

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 4 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation

Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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Reviews

4.8

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Childhood dream became reality

Catharine_G, Aug 2025

Visiting the Castel Sant'Angelo was a childhood dream for my partner and it did not disappoint. The merge between the strength of the fortress on one hand and the elaborate and delicate decorations of the residences was surprising and wonderful. Special thanks to our guide Serena who was very knowledgable and a kindred soul in our love for history and art.

Worth the price of admission!

Ann_M, Jan 2025

I've walked past this historical site so many times but never went in. I'm so glad we signed up for the tour. Our guide was very young but very knowledgeable. A great experience!

Amazing

Danielle_P, Sep 2022

We did a private tour it was amazing. Highly recommend. There were steep stairs but easily done. The view of rome from the top was breath taking. Easier entrance. Plenty of bathrooms and even a Cafe inside for water or drinks. Ask about the worst cell in the castle for prisoners!

Tour the Castel!

Leila_T, Jul 2022

We had a little difficulty finding the meeting spot (our fault, not theirs) and we were 10 minutes late. Our guide was very patient and waited for us despite temperatures that exceeded 100 degrees. The tour was very thorough and we were able to see the entire interior of the Castel. Our guide explained the amazing history of the Castel. We were glad we signed up for this tour.

Perfect depth and contexy

Michelle_G, Oct 2019

Our guide (Serena) was amazing, she provided the right level of detail to cover the history while tying the story together with immense knowledge and passion. This is a must for students of papal history or just Rome, you will be impressed.