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    Skip-the-lines Castel Sant'Angelo and Pope Paul III Apartments Tour
    By: Raphael Tours in Rome
    26 reviews

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      What to Expect
      Meet your guide and small group of up to 15 people outside Castel Sant’Angelo in time for a 3pm departure. Then, set out to discover the mighty fortress of Castel Sant' Angelo, built in 139AD to house the tomb of Emperor Hadrian and later converted to a castle in the 14th century.

      Learn about its fascinating history as a castle, refuge and prison from your guide as you explore the ruins, admire sculptures by Bernini, Raggi and Morelli, and walk in the footsteps of former Popes as you visit the papal apartments. With your convenient skip-the-line tickets, jump the queue and head straight into the star attraction – the grand mausoleum of Emperor Hadrian. Finally, enjoy a spectacular view over Rome from the castle terrace.
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      Important Information
      Departure Point
      St. Angelo Bridge, Ponte Sant'Angelo, 00186 Roma RM, Italy
      Duration
      2h
      Return Details
      Returns to original departure point
      Inclusions
      • Local guide
      • Small group tour (no more than 10 people)
      • Amazing view over the city of Rome
      • Entry/Admission - Museo Nazionale di Castel Sant'Angelo
      Exclusions
      • Hotel pickup and drop-off
      • Food and drinks
      • Gratuities
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      Additional Info
      • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
      • Not wheelchair accessible
      • Children must be accompanied by an adult
      • The guide speaks fluent English
      • It is recommended that you wear comfortable shoes
      • Photography is allowed and you can take great panoramic pictures from the terrace of the castle
      • Minimum numbers do apply: there is a possibility of cancelation after confirmation if there are not enough participants to meet the requirements. In such an event, you will be offered an alternative
      • 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 tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
      Cancellation Policy
      For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
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      Reviewed 6 days ago
      Extremely worth while

      Wasn't sure we were going to book this but so glad we did! Not much of a line to get in but tour guide was fantastic! Beautiful views from the top!

      Date of experience: September 2019
      Thank BeachBum7680
      Reviewed 4 weeks ago
      Excellent guide.

      Very thorough and enjoyable explanations on the history and background on Castle San’t Angelo. Quite memorable tour.

      Date of experience: June 2019
      Thank TakehiroMatsuyama
      Reviewed 4 weeks ago
      Fabulous tour

      I would highly recommend this tour. Our tour guide was amazing and full of facts, the tour was very interesting. A must is to sit in the outdoor restaurant after the tour and enjoy the amazing views of Rome from atop the castle.

      Date of experience: June 2019
      Thank Jamie S
      Reviewed September 5, 2019 via mobile
      Awesome!

      This was worth every cent! Our guide was so knowledgeable about the castle. She kept us entertained throughout the tour. I’m not even a history person but her stories about life in the castle and how the space evolved over the years- how the different...More

      Thank MESpringborn
      Reviewed August 4, 2019
      Awesome guide!

      I had been to Rome twice before but never went to this attraction. The reviews were good so I added it to our plan. So glad I did. Our tour guide Mateo was amazing! So much great information and I learned more on this tour...More

      Date of experience: July 2019
      Thank Tuffi22
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