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Skip-the-lines Castel Sant'Angelo and Pope Paul III Apartments

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

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Overview

Skip Castel Sant'Angelo's notorious long entrance lines with this private guided tour. Your art historian guide leads you through Hadrian's tomb, papal apartments, treasure rooms, and execution courtyards, ending with spectacular views of Rome from the outdoor terrace. No wasted time waiting and wandering—just expert insights into this fortress's fascinating imperial and papal history.
  • Includes skip-the-line tickets into Castel Sant'Angelo
  • Your guide is an art historian, deepening your knowledge
  • Explore tombs, a prison, fabulous art and architecture, and more
  • Limited to just your group, you'll get a more personalized experience

What's Included

  • Local taxes
  • Professional art historian guide
  • Guaranteed to skip the long lines
  • Private transportation
  • Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

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

    Outside the main gate of Castel Sant'Angelo (attention: not inside ticket office) Address: Lungotevere Castello, 50 Directions: Take the bridge of Angels until you reach the gate of the castle

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

1

Museo Nazionale di Castel Sant'Angelo

40 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

2

Castel Sant'Angelo

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • It is recommended that you wear comfortable shoes
  • Photography is allowed and you can take great panoramic pictures from the terrace of the castle
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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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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From $359.06

per person

up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

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