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Private Tour of Castel Sant'Angelo

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120 minutes
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Experience the grandeur of Castel Sant'Angelo on an exclusive private tour that allows you to bypass the crowds and delve into its fascinating history. Originally built as Emperor Hadrian's mausoleum in 138 AD, the castle evolved into a formidable fortress and papal residence, offering a glimpse into its storied past through the Treasury room, papal apartments, and chilling torture chamber. Walk the hidden passageway that links the castle to the Vatican, famously highlighted in Dan Brown's "Angels and Demons," and culminate your visit by soaking in panoramic vistas of the Eternal City from the top of this historic monument.

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Private Tour of Castel Sant'Angelo in Rome

Duration: 2 hours

FromNZD $557.68Per Person

What's included in Private Tour of Castel Sant'Angelo

(Subject to Option Inclusions)

Itinerary

Museo Nazionale di Castel Sant'Angelo

Castel Sant’Angelo, originally constructed as a mausoleum for Emperor Hadrian in the 2nd century, has served multiple purposes throughout history, including as a fortress for the Pope during the Middle Ages and as a prison where notable figures like Giordano Bruno were held. Its impressive interior and courtyard are filled with a rich blend of architectural elements and artifacts from imperial and medieval Rome, as well as Renaissance masterpieces, making it a significant historical and cultural landmark.

Inclusions

  • Treasury Hall & Borgia Courtyard of the theatre
  • Hadrian’s tomb & Torture chamber
  • Fully guided visit inside
  • Italian Coffee
  • Belvedere terrace with panoramic views
  • Skip the line tickets to the Castel Sant' Angelo
  • Private transportation
  • Pick-up/Drop-off service
  • Tips
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • On this tour, some of the venues or parts of the venue may be subject to last-minute, unpredictable closures. When this occurs, we are happy to offer customers an extended tour in keeping with the advertised total length of the tour.
  • ID required

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Pickup and Dropoff

You will make your own way to the meeting points

Meeting / End Points

  • The guide will wait for you in front of the Castel, holding a sign with our company's logo.

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Ticket Redemption

Redeem your voucher at the meeting point

The tour guide will give the tickets to the clients at meeting point. Meeting time: 30 minutes before the start time.

Operator

Italy In Love Tours