Skip-the-line Castel Sant'Angelo and Vatican Private Tour
Unwrap layers of Roman history and heritage on a guided tour of Castel Sant'Angelo, an ancient mausoleum, papal fortress, prison and more.
Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests:
2-hour: Castel Sant'Angelo This option includes a guided tour of Castel Sant'Angelo with skip-the-line tickets.
3,5-hour: Castel Sant'Angelo & Transport This option includes a 1,5-hour round-trip transfer and a 2-hour guided tour of Castel Sant'Angelo with skip-the-line tickets.
3-hour: Castel Sant'Angelo & Vatican This option includes a guided tour of Castel Sant'Angelo with skip-the-line tickets and the highlights of Vatican, such as St. Peter's Square.
4,5-hour: Castel Sant'Angelo, Vatican & Transport This option includes a 1,5-hour round-trip transfer and a 2-hour guided of Castel Sant'Angelo with skip-the-line tickets and the highlights of Vatican, such as St. Peter's Square.
Options
2H: Castel Sant'Angelo
Duration: 2 hours: This option includes a guided tour of Castel Sant'Angelo with skip-the-line tickets.
Expert-Guide: Official 5-Stars Guide who is an Expert in this kind of tours. Guide speaks fluently in chosen language - ITRO017.
What's included in Skip-the-line Castel Sant'Angelo and Vatican Private Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Meet your guide In front of the Monument to Terenzio Mamiani Della Rovere, Corso Vittorio Emanuele II, 330, 00186 Roma RM, Italy
This is your opportunity to travel back in time to the ancient Roman Empire to witness its heyday. Your Private Guide will take you on a walk across St. Angelo’s Bridge, which is probably the most photographed bridge in Rome. You will hear the legend about an angel who visited this site, and admire the amazing architecture of Castel Sant'Angelo. Inside, you will visit the luxury papal apartments and discover the castle’s extensive collection of art that reflects Rome's cultural heritage. Nearly 2,000 years of history awaits you, explaining the castle's role as the tomb of Emperor Hardin, official papal residence, state treasury, prison and execution site. You will also enjoy a breathtaking panoramic view of Rome from the castle’s terrace!
St. Peter's Basilica
You will dive deeper into the history of the Vatican City and the Roman Catholic Church, and see the magnificent St. Peter’s Basilica, the world’s largest church built on the original site of St. Peter’s tomb.
Inclusions
- Walking tour of the Vatican City (3 and 4,5-hour options only)
- (number of attractions depends on the selected option)
- Private transport with pickup and drop-off at your accommodation (3,5 and 4,5-hour options only)
- Skip-the-line tickets to the Castel Sant'Angelo National Museum (all options)
- 5-Star Licensed Guide who is fluent in the language of your choice
- Private Guided Tour of Castel Sant'Angelo and the Vatican City Highlights
- Walking tour of the Vatican City (3 and 4,5H options only)
- Private transport with pickup and drop-off at your accommodation (3,5 and 4,5H options only)
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please check your email the day before the tour to receive important information.
- Please note that the number of attractions depends on the selected option. Private car transfers and a walking tour of the Vatican City are not included in the 2-hour tour.
- Skip-the-line tickets to Castel Sant'Angelo provide faster entry without queuing at the ticket office, but you may have to wait for ticket validation and mandatory security checks.
- The 3,5- and 4,5-hour options include an estimated 1,5-hour round-trip transfer time between the meeting point and the accommodation address provided when booking. Please note that the transfer time quoted is for information purposes only and can take longer or shorter depending on the distance and traffic.
- We will arrange private transfers in a standard car (sedan) for groups of 1-4 people, and in a larger van or minibus for groups of 5 people and more. If you're traveling in a smaller group but want to travel in a more spacious car, we recommend booking a 5-people tour to take advantage of a larger vehicle.
- Due to the museum’s rules, 1 licensed guide can show a group of 1-7 people, so the price of the tour will be higher if you need more than 1 guide. For 7-15 people we will provide the service of 2 licensed guides.
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Additional Information
Pick-up and Drop-off from accommodation in Rome.
Meeting / End Points
- Meet your guide In front of the Monument to Terenzio Mamiani Della Rovere, Corso Vittorio Emanuele II, 330, 00186 Roma RM, Italy
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
Information for the customer (Know before you go) • Please check your email the day before the tour to receive important information. • Please note that the number of attractions depends on the selected option. Private car transfers and a walking tour of the Vatican City are not included in the 2-hour tour. • Skip-the-line tickets to Castel Sant'Angelo provide faster entry without queuing at the ticket office, but you may have to wait for ticket validation and mandatory security checks. • The 3,5- and 4,5-hour options include an estimated 1,5-hour round-trip transfer time between the meeting point and the accommodation address provided when booking. Please note that the transfer time quoted is for information purposes only and can take longer or shorter depending on the distance and traffic. • We will arrange private transfers in a standard car (sedan) for groups of 1-4 people, and in a larger van or minibus for groups of 5 people and more. If you're traveling in a smaller group but want to travel in a more spacious car, we recommend booking a 5-people tour to take advantage of a larger vehicle. • Due to the museum’s rules, 1 licensed guide can show a group of 1-7 people, so the price of the tour will be higher if you need more than 1 guide. For 7-15 people we will provide the service of 2 licensed guides.
