St. Angel's Castle: 2-Hour Private Tour
ID: GYG355930-637475
श्रेणी:
देश: Italy
अवधि:
02:00 घंटे
विवरण
Get up close and explore St. Angel's Castle with the help of an expert, English-speaking guide. Learn about the building which was converted from a fort, to a prison, to offices for the Vatican, while enjoying panoramic views of Rome's historic center.
Meet your guide at the entrance of the castle and embark on a historical journey starting in the 3rd Century A.D., when the castle was built as a Mausoleum for Emperor Hadrian. Through stories and fun facts, learn how the castle later became a fortress in the Middle Ages and was then turned into a prison, offices of the Vatican Treasury and Archive, and finally into the residence of the Popes during the Renaissance.
Discover the stories of Alexander the Great in the Hall of Paolina and uncover the myth of the Greek hero, Persus, in the Hall of Persus. Admire the collection of ancient arms, marbles, ceramics, and sculptures and stroll through the painting gallery with works by Carlo Crivelli, Luca Signorelli, and Dosso Dossifrom.
Learn about the famous Passetto, the hidden path used by the Popes to escape the castle when the Vatican was under attack, and visit the apartment of Pope Paul III. Take in views of the historical center from the castle's terrace and learn about the castle's role in famous movies.
At the end of the tour, you will have the option of staying in the castle to continue exploring at your own pace.
मुख्य आकर्षण
- Learn the unique history of the castle from an expert guide
- Enjoy panoramic views of Rome from the castle's terrace
- Visit the apartment of Pope Paul III
- Learn the history of the famous "Passetto"
मार्गदर्शन भाषाएँ
महत्वपूर्ण जानकारी
• This tour is not recommended for people with limited mobility.
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You are required to bring and wear a mask
All participants who are over 12 years old must present proof of full vaccination
All participants must also bring a valid government-issued photo ID (e.g. passport, driver's license, etc)
Please arrive 15 minutes before the activity starts. Your guide will wait for you in front of the entrance of the Castle holding a sign with the name of the tour.
मुझे कब बुक करना चाहिए?
उपलब्धता की गारंटी के लिए जितनी जल्दी हो सके बुक करें। जल्दी बुकिंग पर विचार करना विशेष रूप से तब महत्वपूर्ण है जब आप सार्वजनिक छुट्टियों या सप्ताहांत जैसे उच्च सीजन के दौरान यात्रा की योजना बना रहे हों।
रद्दीकरण
इस यात्रा को आप यात्रा शुरू होने से 48 घंटे पहले बिना किसी शुल्क के रद्द कर सकते हैं। यदि आप इसे 48 घंटे बाद रद्द करते हैं या यात्रा पर नहीं आते हैं, तो भी आपको गतिविधि की पूरी कीमत चुकानी होगी। पिक-अप या प्रस्थान में देर से आना यात्रा पर नहीं आने के रूप में माना जाएगा।