Attractions & guided tours

Castel Sant'Angelo and St. Peter’s Basilica walking tour

Free cancellation

Language: English, Italian, French, Spanish

Mobile voucher accepted

Duration: up to 2 hours

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Why you’ll love this…

Retrace the Christian history of Rome visiting two of the city's most iconic landmarks
Find out about the intriguing history of Castel Sant'Angelo while walking its gardens
Follow an official Vatican guide inside St. Peter's Basilica, the greatest church of Christendom

What to expect

Get the chance to admire the Castle up close and enjoy a professional explanation from your local guide walking between the beautiful Angels' statues by Bernini!

Initially built as a mausoleum for Emperor Adrian, Castel Sant'Angelo turned into a Papal residence and is now a museum. During this tour, you will get to know everything about this magnificent architectonic masterpiece. Walk inside its beautiful gardens to see the famous 'Passetto', worldwide famous due to the novel 'Angels and Demons' by Dan Brown.

Then, head to St. Peter's Basilica, the main landmark for Christianity in the world, where you'll enjoy a guided tour with an official Vatican guide. Admire the precious interiors and the refined masterpieces that adorn this brilliant example of Renaissance architecture and conclude your experience view the splendid view of the majestic St. Peter's Square.

What's included

Professional guide
Headset
Guided tour of St. Peter's Basilica

What's not included

Entrance fees to St. Angelo Castle (€20.00 to €30.00 per person)

Where

Piazza di Ponte S. Angelo, RM Roma 00186, Lazio, IT

Meeting point:

Meet your local guide in front of Sant'Angelo Bridge, they will be holding a sign with "Touristation" written on it. Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the beginning of the tour.

What to remember

Accessibility:

This tour isn't wheelchair accessible

Know in advance:

The official admission ticket costs €16 per adult and €2 per reduced (EU aged 18–25) free under 18 years for access to Castel Sant’Angelo. The price difference is due to the additional services included in the offer

Remember to bring:

It is recommended to wear comfortable shoes and light clothes in summer

Provider

Ticketstation srl

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

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