SPECIAL TOUR - Castel Sant’Angelo Semi-Private Guided Tour

Rome, Italy
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On this guided tour, you will get the opportunity to explore the beautiful and historic Castel Sant'Angelo. Your journey will begin with a visit to the ancient St. Angelo Bridge, which was completed in 134 CE and has stunning angel statues by Bernini, Raggi, and Morelli. Castel Sant'Angelo has stood guard over the Tiber for for 2,000 years, first as a symbol of Rome's imperial authority, then as a papal fortress. That was the Antonine emperors' burial place until Caracalla, and it was originally the mausoleum of the Roman emperor Hadrian.
The fort is built in the shape of a circle encircled by a square, with each corner of the square covered by an individually constructed barbican, or outwork, and the central circle containing halls, chapels, residences, gardens, and other amenities. Our guide will take you on a tour of the castle's beautiful halls, conserved artworks, and Papal apartments while explaining the castle's history.

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Stop At: St. Angelo Bridge, 00186 Rome Italy

Your journey will begin with a visit to the ancient St. Angelo Bridge, which was completed in 134 CE and has exquisite angel statues by Bernini, Raggi, and Morelli. For over 2,000 years, Castel Sant' Angelo has stood guard over the Tiber, first as a symbol of imperial Rome and then as a papal fortification. That was the Antonine emperors' burial place until Caracalla, and it was originally the mausoleum of the Roman emperor Hadrian.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Castel Sant'Angelo, Castel Sant'Angelo, Province of Rieti, Lazio

Following a quick overview of the area and the Castel from the outside, you will enter the castle and hear about the Passetto di Borgo, a tiny elevated passage that connects the Castel to the Vatican and was featured in Dan Brown's Angels & Demons (closed to the public). Our guide will take you on a tour of the castle's beautiful halls, conserved artworks, and Papal apartments while explaining the castle's history.
When you reach the fortress's summit, you will be rewarded with a breathtaking panoramic view of Rome.

Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes

Inclusions

  • Skip-the-long lines entrance to the Castel Sant'Angelo
  • Semi-Private group of max 10 people
  • Expert Local Guide
  • 1.5-hour walking tour
  • Headsets if needed

Exclusions

  • Food and beverages
  • Transportation to / from attractions
  • Gratuities

Additional information

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • The experience includes monument tickets.
  • Avoid carrying large bags or backpacks.
  • Moderate fitness level required.
  • We will meet at the meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled departure time, for management and organizational reasons.
  • We skip the long ticket lines, but have to go through security, generally a 5–10-minute wait.
  • Exact times and bookings may vary, depending on the availability and decisions of the monument / attraction administration offices on the day of booking and may be subject to last minute changes. The departure time may differ up to 20 minutes from the selected time.
  • Please provide an active phone number during the booking process to be contacted regarding the last-minute change.
  • Gear/equipment sanitized between use
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

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Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

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