Rome: Day Tour Castel Sant' Angelo, Hidden Gems with Wine Tasting
Enjoy a Full day tour visit Castel Sant'Angelo and discover the areas unexplored by visitors in a Small Group no more of 12 people. You will show you the real ancient Rome to better understand the development of the city of Rome from the imperial time to the present time. Castel Sant'Angelo was built of the Emperor Hadrian and with the time became at first a fortress and later on a residence for the Popes. After visiting the Castle, we will reach the place where in a relaxing atmosphere you can sip a good glass of Italian wine and taste typical Roman cuisine. In the afternoon visit the unexplored areas of Ancient Rome, the houses where the Romans lived, the relaxation areas, the sports areas, the hidden monuments and the most beautiful terraces of Rome where it is possible to see a breathtaking panorama: the orange garden, the Bocca della Verità, the Circus Maximus, the terrace of the orange trees, the most beautiful view of Rome the "Gianicolo".
Options
Semi Private Tour
What's included in Rome: Day Tour Castel Sant' Angelo, Hidden Gems with Wine Tasting
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Castel Sant'Angelo
The visit of Castel Sant'Angelo (Hadrian's Mausoleum) is a truly experience through the centuries to better understand the development of the city of Rome from the imperial time to the present time. The monument was built of the Emperor Hadrian and with the time became at first a fortress and later on a residence for the Popes. It is considered a symbol of Rome’s imperial power and Pope’s power. During the visit we can see the transformation of the building from monumental tomb to a fortress and a residence. We are going to hear and see the secret places and the several stories related to the building that was connected to the Pope’s palaces through a secret corridor called ‘’Passetto di Borgo’’, an escape route to guarantee the safety of the Pope. After visiting the Castle, cross Borgo Pio and along the Vatican Walls we will reach the place where in a relaxing atmosphere you can sip a good glass of Italian wine and taste typical Roman cuisine, not to be missed when visiting Rome!
Wine tasting and Roman cuisine: 2 wine tastings Roman dishes tasting menu
Bocca della Verita
In Piazza Bocca della Verità is the ancient marble mask, one of the most famous symbols of Rome, placed in 1632 in the pronaos of the Basilica of Santa Maria in Cosmedin. The name "Mouth of Truth", originated in 1485, is linked to a curious and fascinating medieval legend, according to which the mouth could bite the hand of liars. The tradition was widespread among jealous husbands, who brought their wives to the monument: after introducing their hand, women had to declare that they had not committed adultery.
Inclusions
- Afternoon continuation of tour in Minivan
- 6 hours professional guide
- Tasting of wine and Roman cuisine
- Afternoon discovering Hidden Gems
- Admission tickets to the Castel Sant' Angelo
- Tips
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- One day before please contact the agency to confirm meeting time with the guide
- Dress code is smart casual
- Please provide the correct information requested in your booking
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- The guide will be waiting for you with a sign at the entrance to the Castle
End Points
- Wine and Roman cuisine tasting
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
The tour can be changed without notice due to weather and traffic. You can start the tour directly from the meeting point, or use the free collection service from your hotel. Please refer to the Concierge for information about collection schedules. In order to improve the quality of our services and to avoid delays in the collection to each hotel, we kindly ask for your cooperation to be ready at the lobby of your hotel at the scheduled time.
