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Rome: Castel Sant’Angelo: Private English Tour 20% OFF
$150.58
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Overview
Castel Sant'Angelo offers a fascinating glimpse into Rome's rich history. This guided tour takes you through the castle's stunning architecture and storied past, starting at the iconic St. Angelo Bridge.
- 🏰 Visit the ancient St. Angelo Bridge, completed in 134 CE, adorned with exquisite angel statues by renowned artists Bernini, Raggi, and Morelli.
- 🌉 Discover the history of Castel Sant'Angelo, which has guarded the Tiber for over 2,000 years, serving as a symbol of Rome's imperial power and later as a papal fortress.
- ⚔️ Learn about the castle's origins as the mausoleum of the Roman emperor Hadrian and its use as the burial site for the Antonine emperors.
- 🏛️ Explore the castle's unique architecture, featuring a circular fort surrounded by a square, each corner equipped with individually constructed barbicans.
- 🎨 Enjoy a guided tour through the castle's beautiful halls, showcasing conserved artworks and the opulent Papal apartments.
- 📜 Hear intriguing stories about the Passetto di Borgo, a secret passage connecting the castle to the Vatican, known from Dan Brown's *Angels & Demons*.
- 🌅 Ascend to the fortress's summit for breathtaking panoramic views of Rome, a perfect spot for memorable photographs.
- 🎧 Benefit from headsets if needed, ensuring you hear every detail from your expert local guide during the 1.5-hour walking tour.
- 🚪 Enjoy dedicated ticket line access to skip long queues and gain entry to the castle, with monument tickets included in the experience.
- 👶 Pram/stroller friendly, making it easy for families with infants and small children to join the adventure.
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Castel Sant’Angelo: Private EN
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Dedicated ticket line entrance to the Castel Sant'Angelo
- Headsets if needed
- Expert Local Guide
- Private Tour
- 1.5-hour walking tour
- Gratuities
- Transportation to / from attractions
- Food and beverages
Meeting point
Meet your guide with a "TRIP IN ART SIGN" in front of the main entrance 15 minutes before the chosen time. We will start with Ponte Sant' Angelo (the Sant' Angelo Bridge) as well as the little inside courtyard where executions used to take place. Following that, you will enter this amazing castle.
Return details
Meet your guide with a "TRIP IN ART SIGN" in front of the main entrance 15 minutes before the chosen time. We will start with Ponte Sant' Angelo (the Sant' Angelo Bridge) as well as the little inside courtyard where executions used to take place. Following that, you will enter this amazing castle.
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St. Angelo BridgeYour journey will begin with a visit to the ancient St. Angelo Bridge, which was completed in 134 CE and has exquisite angel statues by Bernini, Raggi, and Morelli. For over 2,000 years, Castel Sant' Angelo has stood guard over the Tiber, first as a symbol of imperial Rome and then as a papal fortification. That was the Antonine emperors' burial place until Caracalla, and it was originally the mausoleum of the Roman emperor Hadrian.
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Castel Sant'AngeloFollowing a quick overview of the area and the Castel from the outside, you will enter the castle and hear about the Passetto di Borgo, a tiny elevated passage that connects the Castel to the Vatican and was featured in Dan Brown's Angels & Demons (closed to the public). Our guide will take you on a tour of the castle's beautiful halls, conserved artworks, and Papal apartments while explaining the castle's history. When you reach the fortress's summit, you will be rewarded with a breathtaking panoramic view of Rome.
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Rome: Castel Sant’Angelo: Private English Tour 20% OFF
$150.58
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!