Rome: Guided Tour of the Secrets Beneath Castel Sant'Angelo
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Rome: Guided Tour of the Secrets Beneath Castel Sant'Angelo
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Ages 0-99, max of 15 per group
Duration: 2h
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Mobile ticket
Live guide: English
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- Skip-the-long lines entrance to the Castel Sant'Angelo
- Panoramic Tour from the terrace
- Enter to areas never seen before
- Expert Local Guide
- Headsets if needed
- Entry/Admission - Castel Sant'angelo
What's not included- Hotel Pick-up and Drop-off
- Gratuities
- Start:
- Museo Nazionale di Castel Sant'Angelo, Lungotevere Castello, 50, 00193 Roma RM, ItalyMeet with our coordinator with a "LOVING ROME SIGN" in front of the main entrance 15 minutes before the chosen time. Late arrivals will neither be accommodated nor refunded.
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 9455P19- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- In compliance with the attraction's mandatory regulations, please provide the full name(s) of EACH participant during booking, exactly as they appear on the passport or valid ID.
- For verification, please bring your passport or valid ID with you on the day of the visit.
- Tickets are valid only for the selected date and time slot.
- Late arrivals or No-show will not be accommodated and not be refunded
- You will need to climb a series of stairs to reach the panoramic terrace
- Not allowed: Luggage or large bags Weapon or sharp object Unaccompanied minors food and drinks
- Not suitable for Wheelchair users & People with mobility impairments
- 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 15 travelers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 9455P19
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Itinerary
- Lungotevere Castello, 50, 00193 Roma RM, ItalyMeet with our coordinator with a "LOVING ROME SIGN" in front of the main entrance 15 minutes before the chosen time. Late arrivals will neither be accommodated nor refunded.
- 1Castel Sant'Angelo: Admire the historic castle and its ancient fortress. Enjoy places that are generally closed to the public and have a wide view of the Eternal city from its terraces.
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- aipes10 contributionsVery good tour of the museumSmall group tour was quite enjoyable. Feels like two hours that the museum allows per entry is not enough to see everything we wanted to see. Our guide did a very good job discussing the sculptures and key paintings. Would definitely recommend this tour to friends and family.Written January 6, 2025
- O398SEannm0 contributionsTour guide should have started on time.Our tickets had pointed reminders about arriving 15 min. early for pre-check as the tour would leave on time. NOT. About 30 min. after pre-check, the other dozen Americans on our tour to finally showed up without one word of apology to those of us waiting on the curb. Next we waited as their wives unburdened themselves of all their shopping bags and used the restroom. We are now almost 45 min. late for a 2 hr. tour. Unlike the men in their group, the ladies followed along with disinterest before finally disappearing from our group all together. In my opinion, the tour guide should have started the visit on time, per our ticket and left without these stragglers. We were rushed through our tour and struggled to see over other groups as rooms were now double booked for viewers.Written January 2, 2025
- LiaSusana0 contributionsStunning!Federico is amazing! We were thoroughly impressed by his incredible depth of knowledge—it was both precise and comprehensive. One of the highlights of the tour was the perfect pacing. Federico’s calm demeanor and the well-structured path allowed us to fully immerse ourselves in the experience and truly enjoy the beauty of the Galleria. Highly recommended!Written December 31, 2024
- Jim K0 contributionsSimply astounding BerniniAt the better part of 2 hours, this was a reasonably deep dive into the world of baroque art and how it was influenced by the renaissance, Roman and Greek art, culminating, in my opinion, in an astoundingly beautiful experience with the Bernini sculptures. If you’re not moved by the genius of these pieces, you’re not paying attention to life. Our tour guide, Federico, was the highlight of a week of tour guides across many venues, as he had the knowledge and passion to weave art history into the greater history of the region and people involved. A bit long for my 19 year old college football fan son, it was just right for me, so a successful compromise.Written December 31, 2024
- lidiasienk0 contributionsA guide that made a difference!Very knowledgeable guide, made our tour fly by! Not only she explained all the highlights of the museum but she also made it like she was telling a story. A true art class for me, my husband and my teenage kids. Highly recommend it!Written December 29, 2024
- rebeccasS4063VN0 contributionsMust see in Rome!Virginia (Aria- spelling might be wrong) was the best tour guide. Her excitement was contagious and she was wonderful to walk around with. She provided so much history to the time of the sculpture or painting as well as insight into the family. She answered all our questions and just great dialogue. This was a late addition to our trip but one of the best experiences. Highly recommend.Written December 23, 2024
- robe12345670 contributionsMasterpieces of Italian art.This was one amazing visits. Guide provided very interesting and beautifully presented overview of both Caravaggio and Bernini arts and sculptures. To see all those masterpieces in person is treat enough. But having someone provide historical context is increadible. My only complaint is that 2 hours is simply not enough time but I guess that is the best that can be done. I recommend this tour.Written December 22, 2024
- Guide320627070660 contributionsFalse advertisementThe tickets stated that audio guide us included. However, the gallery refused to provide it and demanded additional payment. Not much, but it is annoying that what has been advertised is not actually delivered. Also, tickets were available at the gallery at half price.Written December 21, 2024
- paulacI6434AE0 contributionsBrilliant tour of castel sant'angeloBrilliant tour , we had Alex ? ...really intelligent , funny , informative and engaging . My son is a history buff and we both loved this our . Would definitely book a tour with this company againWritten December 20, 2024
- Cynthia S0 contributionsGolf Cart tours are the way to go!! If it is even slightly chilly dress warm!Julian was our guide and very knowledgeable as well as accommodating! I have never done a tour like this but loved it. I won’t do a jump off and on bus ever again!! Julian had deep understanding of the history of Rome. Any question we asked he seemed to know or explain it well.Written December 9, 2024
- LaVonne C0 contributionsVery informative tour of Castle Saint Angelo.Very informative tour of the castle Saint Angelo. Our guide was very knowledgeable. The view from the terrace was amazing.Written December 4, 2024
- Kim D0 contributionsAmazing experience!What an incredible tour! I was searching for something to see that I had not seen before. This was recommended by a friend and it did not disappoint. Great history lesson and the best view of Rome ever!Written November 18, 2024
- LeeMorris880 contributions100% must do.Highlight of my entire trip to Rome. The information and quality of this tour is next to none. Tour guide was informative, hilarious, and honest. Definitely a must do on your trip. Plus the art and sculptures are wonderful.Written November 12, 2024
- 422randolphm0 contributionsPantheonThe Pantheon was amazing. The ticket pick-up was efficient, and our guide, Adrian, was very knowledgeable and friendly.Written November 11, 2024
- LLLorenzo0 contributionsViator TripAdvisor cancelled out reservations and NEVER refunded us!!!We booked these tickets on August 29, 2024 through Viator Trip Advisor. 3 days before the tour on October 26, I received a text saying they could not issue The tickets and the reservations were cancelled. We scrambled and had to pay double for a guided tour. However, Viator NEVER refunded our money even after numerous requests and I finally contacted my Credit Card company to contest the charge!!!!Written November 11, 2024
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Ana C
Miami, FL47 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
Our tour guide was Virginia, a/k/a Jennie, she was amazing. She made walking through history so much fun. We learned so much and at the same time laughed and enjoyed typical Italian joy of living. The castle itself had so much more to offer and see than the tour guide books print about it. This was my 6th time in Rome and I had never been bc it was always underrated in guides. I would definitely recommend this on any 3 day visit. A perfect day is to start early in am 7:30 at Vatican and then end your touring day here. There is fabulous frescos, art work, so much history, and beautiful views from up top. This ranks high up as one of my favorite tours in Rome. Also, tour company was wonderful. Very friendly staff at the scene and surprisingly they arrive before the meeting time so you never have that are they going to show up feeling. If you do tours you know what I mean! Highly recommend this tour! Hope you get Virginia as your guide.
Written October 22, 2023
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ellenmR5095UQ
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Apr 2022 • Couples
I would highly recommend this tour, and definitely add the "drinks on the balcony" to it. The tour guide was wonderful, extremely knowledgeable and just enjoyable to be with. We did the tour on Easter morning, which made the "drinks on the balcony" even more special because we were seated at a private alcove facing St Peters Basilica and we were able to see the Pope on his balcony delivering his Easter blessing! Amazing.
Written April 21, 2022
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Dori D
6 contributions
Oct 2022
Great tour of the site and a comprehensive history of ancient Rome all in one. Our guide, Alex, was friendly and informative. The view from the top is wonderful. The coffee bar was too crowded to get a seat when we were there but if you can find a table it looks like a fine place to enjoy a drink.
Written October 26, 2022
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Martin
1 contribution
Mar 2022
After 9 p.m. the day before our tour I was texted by the guide who told me he needed to cancel only "because of Covid" but could do it later in the day (because Covid wasn't then a problem?). We were unable to meet up because of other bookings we had and we were not refunded our tickets. Would not recommend this tour company. We had great experiences with all others.
Written April 12, 2022
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Riley
Pluetscheid, Germany3 contributions
Tour and tour guide were excellent. It was a small group which made the tour nice and easy to hear. Our guide was very knowledgable about the castle and its history, and explained everything really well. He made sure we saw as much of the castle as possible.
Written August 30, 2021
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SANDY A
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Dec 2023 • Couples
Spectacular. The guide was excellent, he knew the subject and was clear and friendly! Our case was very particular because we had a setback and we arrived about 8 minutes late, we communicated with them and they helped us so that we could catch up with the group. We obviously recommend arriving on time, but this was an extraordinary element of help for us. We are grateful!!
Written January 4, 2024
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Ryan K
2 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
This is a great location for a tour dedicated to history. As a historian myself, I knew that this castle has hundreds of years of death, violence, war, and intrigue attached to it. But you wouldn’t come away with that from this tour. Overall, this is a good basic introduction for those new to all things Roman. But the tour is oversold as a secrets tour.
Written October 29, 2023
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Devoncouple78
213 contributions
Brilliant whistle stop tour. Alec was amazing and very funny. The tour was informative and gave enough information to not feel bogged down with facts. Would absolutely recommend this tour.
Written May 20, 2023
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