Castel Sant'Angelo Guided Tours

Uncover the fortress’s rich history on an expert-led tour, complete with skip-the-line entry for effortless access.

• Everything you get: Get fast-track access to the museum to enjoy an immersive experience of Rome’s imperial and papal heritage. With the help of your expert guide you can unpack ancient history and medieval secrets hidden in deep corners of the fortress.
• Why choose this: This ticket is a great choice because priority entry saves you time at the gates, and to add to that, a knowledgeable guide makes the fortress’s history and symbolism come alive with vivid detail.
• Upgrades: Choose the express guided tour to cover the castle’s key highlights in just 1 hour, if you are short on time but still want the full story.

Inclusions

• Guided tour of Caste Sant'Angelo with fast-track entry

• English or Italian speaking guide

• Express tour (as per option selected)

• Group of 20

• Headsets, if needed

What to bring

• Bring a valid photo ID and your booking confirmation (ticket or voucher) for entry.
• Comfortable clothing and walking shoes are recommended, as the tour involves walking and standing.

What’s not allowed

• Large bags, suitcases, and oversized luggage are not permitted inside the venue.
• Pets are not allowed inside.

Accessibility

• This experience is not accessible to wheelchair users.

Additional information

• Your ticket is inclusive of a €16 booking fee.

From battlefields to basilicas, explore 2,000 years of Roman history in just one morning.

• Everything you get at Castel Sant'Angelo: An expert guides you through the plundered hall of imperial ashes, hidden prison cells of secret trials, and tales of the fortress’s evolution.
• Everything you get at St. Peter's Basilica: Let your guide show you Michelangelo’s Pietà, explain Bernini’s Baldachin, and lead you through papal tombs to honor the resting souls.
• Why choose this: You get to see both the world's largest church and a 2,000-year-old mausoleum-turned-fortress in one shot. With an expert guiding you at both stops, you'll not only see Rome’s history—you’ll understand how power, politics, and faith shaped it.

Inclusions Castel Sant’Angelo

• Guided tour of Castel Sant'Angelo with entry

• Expert English-speaking guide

• Group of up to 20 guests

St. Peter’s Basilica

• Guided tour of St. Peter's Basilica and the Papal Tombs

• Expert English-speaking guide

Castel Sant’Angelo

• Only some areas of the castle are suitable for the use of prams/strollers and wheelchairs.
• If you are visiting with a baby or a toddler, get a carrier.
• Keep in mind that your ticket is nominative, and you must present a valid ID matching your full name on the ticket for entry.
• Spot the Passetto di Borgo, the secret passage used by Popes to flee from Castel Sant’Angelo to Vatican City.

St. Peter’s Basilica

• Strict dress code: knees and shoulders must be covered for all guests.
• This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible. The right semicircle of Saint Peter’s Square is equipped with ramp access into the Basilica. For any special requirements, contact accoglienza@fsp.va in advance.
• Sign language guided tours are available at the Basilica. This service must be booked at least 48 hours in advance at the following email address: visiteguidate@fsp.va.
• Expect mandatory security screening. The wait at St. Peter’s Basilica may take up to an hour during peak times.
• St. Peter’s Basilica is wheelchair and stroller-friendly (ramps available in the right semicircle of the square). Only some areas of Castel Sant’Angelo are accessible.
• Papal Tombs access may be restricted during religious events. In such cases, extra time will be spent inside the Basilica.

Walk straight into this fortress-turned-museum: no waiting, no queues, just instant access to history.

• Everything you get: Enjoy skip-the-line entry to Castel Sant’Angelo, bypassing long ticket queues and maximizing your time inside this ancient fortress and former papal residence.
• Why choose this: Priority access lets you bypass long ticket queues, giving you an extra 1–2 hours to explore and enjoy one of Rome’s most storied monuments at your own pace.
• Upgrades: Enhance your visit with an on-site host for entry assistance, a self-guided audio tour, an English-speaking guide for a deeper dive, or a handy guidebook for independent exploration.

Inclusions

• Fast-track entry to Castel Sant’Angelo

• Hosted entry to Castel Sant'Angelo (as per option selected)

• Audio guide available in English, Spanish, Italian, German and Chinese (as per option selected)

• Digital guidebook for self-guided visit (as per option selected)

Exclusions

• Live guide

• Printed copy of the guidebook

What to bring

• Bring a valid photo ID, especially if you have booked discounted tickets.

What’s not allowed

• Bulky luggage, large bags, and suitcases are not permitted inside the venue.

Accessibility

• Remember certain areas such as the spiral ramp and terrace are not accessible to wheelchair users.

Additional information

• EU citizens get reduced entry tickets (between ages 18 and 25).
• The digital guidebook (if availed) is in English only.

Skip the lines at two of Rome’s top attractions, its grandest temple and a mighty riverside fortress.

• Everything you get at the Rome Pantheon: Enjoy fast-track entry to Rome’s best-preserved ancient monument, famed for its massive coffered dome and open oculus.
• Everything you get at Castel Sant'Angelo: Skip the lines to explore Hadrian’s mausoleum turned papal fortress, prison, and museum. Don’t miss the panoramic terrace with sweeping views.
• Why choose this combo: The most efficient, cost-effective way to visit two of Rome’s busiest landmarks, both tied to Emperor Hadrian and just a short scenic walk apart, without juggling multiple bookings.
• Upgrades: Add a multilingual digital audio guide (English, Spanish, German, Italian, or French) for each site to enrich your exploration.

Inclusions Rome Pantheon

• Fast-track entry to Pantheon

• Audio guide in English, Spanish, German, Italian, and French (as per option selected)

Castel Sant'Angelo

• Fast-track entry

• Audio guide in English, Spanish, German, Italian, and French (as per option selected)

Exclusions

• Live guide

Rome Pantheon What to bring

• Bring a valid photo ID to match the name on your booking if requested at the entrance.

What’s not allowed

• Flash photography and tripods are forbidden inside

Accessibility

• This location is wheelchair accessible.

Additional information

• Knees and shoulders must be covered inside as it is a place of worship
• There is a mandatory security check whose lines cannot be bypassed.

Castel Sant'Angelo What's not allowed

• Tripods, food and drink, and large bags are not allowed inside.

Accessibility

• Certain parts of the monument are not wheelchair-friendly, like the spiral staircase and the terrace.

Additional information

• There is a mandatory security check whose lines cannot be bypassed.

Skip the lines to the famed fortress and enjoy hosted entry to world-class galleries and a masterpiece-filled chapel.

• Everything you get at Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel: Get priority access to the Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel, and Castel Sant’Angelo with this combo ticket. See masterpieces by Raphael, Titian, and Bernini, and Michelangelo's iconic ceiling and wall frescoes.
• Everything you get at Castel Sant’Angelo: Enjoy fast-track entry at your selected time and explore Hadrian’s 2,000-year-old mausoleum turned fortress. Discover five fascinating floors that reveal the layers of Rome’s history with a digital audio guide.
• Why choose this combo: Experience two of Rome’s must-see sites with priority access, saving time and unlocking more of the city in one go.

Inclusions Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel

• Escorted entry into Vatican Museums with a designated host

Castel Sant'Angelo

• Skip-the-line entry

• Audio guide

Exclusions Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel

• Professional tour guide

• Audio guide

• Transportation

Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel What to bring

• A valid ID proof reflecting your full name is required at the ticket counter to verify your identity.

Accessibility

• The Vatican Museums offer free tickets for visitors with mobility impairments (with certified disability exceeding 74%). Additionally, in the case of visitors lacking in self-sufficiency, free entry is extended to their companions.
• Certification of disability must be shown before the issue of the entrance tickets either at the Reception or at the Special Permits Desk, located in the entrance hall of the Vatican Museums.

Additional information

• Guests visiting Vatican Museums must wear clothing that covers their knees, arms, and back. It is recommended to carry a shawl or scarf to cover your head.

Castel Sant'Angelo What's not allowed

• Luggage and large bags are not allowed inside.

Accessibility

• This experience is not suitable for wheelchair users.
• People with mobility issues won't be able to access all spaces of the monument. It also won't be possible to adapt the routes due to the nature of the monument.

Additional information

• Keep in mind that your ticket is nominative, and you must present a valid ID matching your full name on the ticket for entry.
• The attraction is closed on Mondays.

See Rome’s most iconic landmarks with one ticket: from its legendary arena to a famed papal fortress.

• Everything you get at Castel Sant’Angelo: Skip the line and uncover Castel Sant’Angelo with a digital audio guide. Wander through papal apartments, admire Renaissance frescoes, browse museum collections, and finish with breathtaking views from the Angel Terrace.
• Everything you get at the Colosseum, Palatine Hill, Roman Forum & Mamertine Prison: Enjoy timed entry to the Colosseum with an audio guide offering expert insights into its rich history. Then explore Palatine Hill and the Roman Forum, before visiting the Mamertine Prison, linked to St. Peter and St. Paul, for a glimpse into Rome’s early past.
• Why choose this: A budget-friendly combo that saves you money while giving access to Rome’s greatest landmarks, all with one ticket.

Inclusions Castel Sant'Angelo

• Skip-the-line entry

• Digital audio guide

Colosseum, Palatine Hill, Roman Forum and Mamertine Prison

• Timed entry to the Colosseum

• Access to Palatine Hill & Roman Forum

• Audio guide in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Chinese

Castel Sant’Angelo What to bring

• Valid photo ID for all visitors (mandatory for discounted tickets).
• Printed or mobile voucher.

What’s not allowed

• Large bags, food, drinks, or tripods.

Accessibility

• Spiral ramp and terrace are not wheelchair accessible.

Additional information

• Mandatory security checks apply, even with skip-the-line entry.

Colosseum, Roman Forum, Palatine Hill & Mamertine Prison

What to bring

• Valid photo ID (names on tickets must match IDs).
• Phone and headphones if using the audio guide (download in advance on the Headout app).

What’s not allowed

• Large bags, luggage, and tripods.

Additional information

• Security checks can take 30+ minutes—place all items (including phones) in trays for faster clearance.
• Colosseum entry is timed; Roman Forum & Palatine remain valid for 24 hours.
• Separate entrances for Colosseum and Forum/Palatine; re-entry is not permitted.

Transport to sights & reserved Colosseum entry is sorted with this value-packed pass!

• Explore Rome's landmarks with seamless transport and skip right into the Colosseum, all wrapped up in one budget-friendly pass that saves you time.
• Enjoy unlimited hop-on hop-off bus access for one whole day to see Rome's iconic sights like the Pantheon, Colosseum, Trevi Fountain, and Spanish Steps.
• Travel the Red Route, stopping at 8 locations, with buses arriving every 14 minutes. The route features multilingual audio guides, Wi-Fi, and free headphones.
• Access the Colosseum with timed entry and take up to 24 hours to visit Palatine Hill and Roman Forum, discovering ancient temple ruins and palace remains.
• Step into the seating sections where Romans once cheered gladiator combats and visit the second-floor museum displaying captivating relics.

Inclusions Rome Hop-on Hop-off bus tour

• 1-day unlimited hop-on hop-off tour by Big Bus

• Access to Red route

• Audio guide in English, Italian, Spanish, French, German, Brazilian Portuguese & Mandarin

• Free Wi-Fi & headphones

• Mobile app with a detailed map and live bus tracking

Colosseum, Palatine Hill & Roman Forum

• Timed entry to Colosseum (near Stop #8 on Red route)

• Access to Palatine Hill & Roman Forum

• Audio guide in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Chinese

Rome Hop-on Hop-off bus tour - Red route Please click here for the detailed route map and boarding points. You can join the tour at any stop and hop on and off for the duration of your ticket.

Schedule

• First bus: 9am from Stop #1 Rome Termini Station
• Last bus: 7pm from Stop #1 Rome Termini Station
• Frequency: Every 14 minutes
• Popular stops: Colosseum, Vatican Museums, Spanish Steps

What's not allowed

Rome Hop-on Hop-off bus tour

• Luggage is not allowed on board.

Colosseum, Palatine Hill & Roman Forum

• Large backpacks and luggage are not allowed inside the venue.
• No storage facility is available. You can, however, take a baby stroller into the Colosseum with you, should it be necessary.

Accessibility

Rome Hop-on Hop-off bus tour

• Most of the buses are wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible. However, strollers must be left on the lower deck of the bus.

Additional information

Rome Hop-on Hop-off bus tour

• Pets with muzzles are welcome on board.

Colosseum, Palatine Hill & Roman Forum

• Names are mandatory for Colosseum bookings. Double-check the names at checkout for a hassle-free entry. Be sure to bring a valid photo ID with you to gain entry.
• Please note that timed priority entry is only available at the Colosseum, but the tickets for the Forum and Palatine will remain valid for an additional 24 hours after the Colosseum entry time selected during booking.
• Note that there are 2 entrances: one for the Colosseum, and another for the Roman Forum & Palatine Hill (combined). You may enter each entrance ONLY ONCE and not re-enter.

Save time and enjoy greater flexibility with pre-booked access to two historic landmarks.

• Everything you get at Borghese Gallery: Jump past ticket queues and discover artwork like The Deposition by Raphael and sculptures like Neptune by Bernini. Stroll through the exquisite 17th-century Borghese Villa surrounded by beautifully landscaped gardens.
• Everything you get at Castel Sant'Angelo: Skip the lines with reserved entry to Castel Sant'Angelo, a historic fortress with panoramic city and river views. Discover its fascinating evolution from imperial mausoleum to papal residence, prison, and museum.
• Why choose this combo: Plan your perfect one-day itinerary and skim past the long ticket lines at two unique parts of Rome with contrasting histories.

Inclusions Borghese Gallery

• Entry to Borghese Gallery

Castel Sant'Angelo

• Entry to Castel Sant'Angelo

• Audio guide available in English, Spanish, Italian, German and Chinese