Castel Sant'Angelo & Hadrian's Tomb Guided Tour in Rome

Explore Castel Sant'Angelo with a guide on a shared-group or semi-private tour. Trace its history from Emperor Hadrian's mausoleum to richly decorated papal apartments, and discover the legend behind the castle's name.

Itinerary

1. Meet at Lungotevere Castello, 50, in Rome. The Guided Tour with Skip-the-Line Ticket (English) departs at 10:00. For the Castel Sant'Angelo: 2-Hour Semi-Private Experience, meet in front of the castle's main entrance and look for the blue Doooing Experience flag.
2. Explore Castel Sant'Angelo with your guide. The Guided Tour with Skip-the-Line Ticket (English) lists 2 hours 30 minutes of touring. The Castel Sant'Angelo: 2-Hour Semi-Private Experience lists 1 hour 45 minutes: climb Hadrian's spiral ramp, see his funerary chamber and the Courtyard of the Angel, explore the frescoed papal apartments, and finish on the terrace with views over Rome.
3. The Guided Tour with Skip-the-Line Ticket (English) returns to Lungotevere Castello, 50, at 12:30. The Castel Sant'Angelo: 2-Hour Semi-Private Experience ends at Castel Sant'Angelo, with a listed return window of 11:00–17:00.

What's Included

• English-speaking guide and guided interior tour
• Admission with skip-the-line access for the Guided Tour with Skip-the-Line Ticket option
• Headsets if required for the semi-private option

Important details

• All ages are welcome
• Bring a valid ID
• Neither option is wheelchair-accessible. The shared-group tour is not recommended for travelers with disabilities
• The semi-private tour is not stroller-accessible and is not recommended during pregnancy or for anyone with impaired physical mobility
• For the semi-private tour, you may be refused service without a refund if you appear intoxicated
• Arrive 15 minutes before the start. Late arrivals may be denied entry without a refund