2 h

Private

With guide

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Itinerary
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Stop At: Museo Nazionale di Castel Sant'Angelo, Lungotevere Castello 50, 00193 Rome Italy

After discovering the history of the bridge and its many beautiful statues, with your private guide you will enter without queuing to Castel Sant'Angelo and you will admire the historical development of this important place which has been first a Roman tomb, then a papal residence, fortress, prison, and execution ground, and currently a museum offering one of the most amazing views over the city, its roofs and Domes.

The fortress was originally commissioned by the Roman Emperor Hadrian as a burial chamber for his family and for himself. During the tour, you’ll visit several rooms used by the popes, including Pope Paul III private rooms. But beyond the amazing decorations, golden stuccos, sparkling marble floors, the castle hides a dark heart: the dreadful prisons, the most terrible one was inserted in a vent over the elicoidal ramp of Hadrian’s Mausoleum, a small room accessible just from a trapdoor, and another one in the floor was used to get rid of corpses. The Castel Sant’Angelo has also inspired several writers and directors, for example, Dan Brown mentions the Castle in his best seller “Angels and Demons”

You’ll climb to the top of the building to the terrace, where you’ll enjoy stunning views of the Rome and a great place for selfies.

Duration: 2 hours

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Included

Headsets to hear the guide clearly (over the 8 people)
Professional art historian guide
Skip-the-line access
Entry/Admission - Museo Nazionale di Castel Sant'Angelo
Guaranteed to skip the lines

Not included

Food and drinks
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Transportation to/from attractions

Additional

Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 7 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
Not wheelchair accessible
Dress code is smart casual
Private guided tour
Privileged access
Language: English/Spanish
Inside the castle there is a little chapel that can be visited; the entrance required that shoulders and knees must be covered
Group size: min 2 - max 10 people
Please arrive 15 minutes before the tour starts
Near public transportation
PETS ARE NOT ALLOWED
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Features

Tourism

95%

Cultural

75%

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