CASTEL SANT'ANGELO
Step into the heart of Rome’s spiritual and imperial legacy with a private guided tour that weaves together three of the city’s most iconic landmarks: Castel Sant’Angelo, the majestic Ponte Sant’Angelo, and the awe-inspiring St. Peter’s Basilica.
Your journey begins at Castel Sant’Angelo, a towering fortress built as Emperor Hadrian’s mausoleum, later transformed into a papal refuge, prison, and Renaissance stronghold. With your expert guide, explore its secret corridors, panoramic terraces, and rooms rich with history and intrigue.
Cross the elegant Ponte Sant’Angelo, adorned with angelic statues designed under Bernini’s influence—each one a silent guardian of Rome’s sacred passageway. As you approach St. Peter’s Basilica, the spiritual center of the Catholic world, marvel at the architectural splendor of Michelangelo’s dome and the timeless beauty of masterpieces like La Pietà.
Highlights and features
- 3-hour private tour of Castel Sant’Angelo, Ponte Sant’Angelo and St. Peter’s Basilica
- Explore corridors, panoramic terraces, and rooms of Castel San’Angelo
- Enter and admire the magnificent La Pietà sculpted by Michelangelo Buonarroti
Tour Summary:
Itinerary
Castel Sant’Angelo, Ponte Sant’Angelo, St. Peter’s Basilica
Meeting Point
Lungotevere Castello 50 – Rome
Included
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Your own dedicated expert and licensed tour guide
Prices
€350.00 from 1 to 20 people
– the price includes only the guided tour
– tickets not included
Languages
•English
•Spanish
Additional Info
•No backpacks, big handbags, or big umbrellas are allowed. Please leave all large items at the hotel!
•Entry to the Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel, St. Peter’s Basilica and the Vatican Gardens is permitted only to appropriately dressed visitors. Low cut or sleeveless clothing, shorts, miniskirts and hats are not allowed
Important
Please note that St Peter’s basilica is an active religious centre and is strongly influenced by liturgical ceremonies and needs, we are therefore not responsible for any inconvenience resulting from sudden closure of the basilica. Please note that large bags/backpacks/suitcases are not permitted in the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, St Peter’s Basilica, Colosseum and Roman Forum. Only very small bags are allowed. Please do not bring these items with you on the day of your tour as there are no cloakrooms at the Colosseum.Please leave all large items at the hotel. A current valid passport is required on the day of tour (only for under 18 people) Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
Visitors must pass through metal detectors at the security check point. Please expect to wait 20-30 minutes to clear security.
A dress code is required to enter the Vatican Museums and knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. This dress code is strictly enforced and you will be refused entry if you fail to comply with requirements.
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