Rome: Secrets Beneath Castel Sant'Angelo Guided Tour Guided Tour without Drinks
ID: GYG339261-603336
Category:
Country: Italy
Duration:
02:00 hours
Description
Admire the historic Castel Sant'Angelo castle and its ancient fortress. Enjoy areas that are generally closed to the public and have a wide view of the Eternal City from its terrace.
Take part in a small group tour led by a professional guide to admire some areas of the Castel Sant'Angelo that aren’t normally available, such as the Olearie, the historical prisons, and the theater of Clemente VII.
With your skip-the-line entry ticket, enjoy a fast entrance and start the 2-hour guided tour of the famous castle erected by the Roman emperor Hadrian as his tomb. Throughout the years, the historical building has served as a private residence to numerous popes, as a treasury of the state, a prison, and as a place of public executions.
In just 2 hours, discover the rich history behind the castle and marvel at its magnificent sculptures and paintings. Your guide will show you the burial place of the late emperor, the pope’s apartment, and the treasury room. End your incredible experience with a panoramic view from the castle's terrace where you can take pictures of the splendid city.
Highlights
- Access the Castel Sant'Angelo with skip-the-line entrance
- Explore places that are generally closed to the public on a guided tour
- Discover the castle and fortress built to serve the Roman emperor Hadrian
- Admire the extraordinary masterpieces surrounding the castle from the terrace
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• You will have to climb a series of stairs to reach the panoramic terrace
• Guests arriving after the departure time cannot be accommodated and tickets will not be refunded
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You are required to bring and wear a mask
All participants who are 12 years and older must present a Green Pass that is valid in the EU and has a verifiable QR code. Valid Green Passes can be obtained by uploading either proof of vaccination, proof of a Covid-19 infection within the last 6 months, a negative PCR test taken no more than 72 hours before the activity starts, or a negative antigen test taken no more than 48 hours before the activity starts to the Green Pass or Covid Certificate apps
All participants must also bring a valid government-issued photo ID (e.g. passport, driver's license, etc)
In front of the main entrance of the Lungotevere Castello. Your guide will be holding a “LOVING ROME” sign.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
