Castel Sant'Angelo Tickets & Tours

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Castel Sant'Angelo and Sant'Angelo Bridge over Tiber River on a sunny day in Rome, Italy.
People walking on St. Angelo Bridge with a view of Rome's cityscape from Castel Sant'Angelo.
Visitors exploring frescoes inside Castel Sant'Angelo, Rome.
Medieval religious artwork inside Castel Sant'Angelo, Rome, depicting saints and Madonna.
Passetto di Borgo walkway in Rome with trees and historic arches.
Passetto di Borgo stone wall with arches and adjacent buildings in Rome.
Visitors exploring the interior of Castel Sant'Angelo, Rome.
Ornate bed in Castel Sant'Angelo bedroom, Rome, with intricate carvings and red bedding.
Interior of Castel Sant'Angelo with ornate ceiling and detailed frescoes in Rome, Italy.
Statue of an angel inside Castel Sant'Angelo, Rome.
Castel Sant'Angelo and Sant'Angelo Bridge over Tiber River on a sunny day in Rome, Italy.
People walking on St. Angelo Bridge with a view of Rome's cityscape from Castel Sant'Angelo.
Visitors exploring frescoes inside Castel Sant'Angelo, Rome.
Medieval religious artwork inside Castel Sant'Angelo, Rome, depicting saints and Madonna.
Passetto di Borgo walkway in Rome with trees and historic arches.
Passetto di Borgo stone wall with arches and adjacent buildings in Rome.
Visitors exploring the interior of Castel Sant'Angelo, Rome.
Ornate bed in Castel Sant'Angelo bedroom, Rome, with intricate carvings and red bedding.
Interior of Castel Sant'Angelo with ornate ceiling and detailed frescoes in Rome, Italy.
Statue of an angel inside Castel Sant'Angelo, Rome.
Castel Sant'Angelo and Sant'Angelo Bridge over Tiber River on a sunny day in Rome, Italy.
People walking on St. Angelo Bridge with a view of Rome's cityscape from Castel Sant'Angelo.
Visitors exploring frescoes inside Castel Sant'Angelo, Rome.
Medieval religious artwork inside Castel Sant'Angelo, Rome, depicting saints and Madonna.
Passetto di Borgo walkway in Rome with trees and historic arches.
Passetto di Borgo stone wall with arches and adjacent buildings in Rome.
Visitors exploring the interior of Castel Sant'Angelo, Rome.
Ornate bed in Castel Sant'Angelo bedroom, Rome, with intricate carvings and red bedding.
Interior of Castel Sant'Angelo with ornate ceiling and detailed frescoes in Rome, Italy.
Statue of an angel inside Castel Sant'Angelo, Rome.
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4.2(2,916)

Castel Sant’Angelo Timed Entry Tickets

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Flexible duration
Audio guide

Enter at your reserved time slot to explore the museum’s layered past at your own pace.

  • Everything you get: Enjoy priority access with timed-entry to leisurely experience this ancient monument. Climb its spiral ramp to see 16th-century frescoes in the papal apartments, then explore Roman tombs and military passages below. Conclude on the terrace crowned by the Archangel Michael statue, the monument’s legendary namesake.
  • Why choose this: This is the most straightforward & relaxed way to explore the monument. With priority access you save up to 30-60 minutes in queues and self-paced exploration gives you a no-rush experience.
  • Upgrades: Enhance your visit with a self-guided audio tour, an English-speaking guide for a deeper dive, or a handy guidebook for independent exploration.

Enter at your reserved time slot to explore the museum’s layered past at your own pace.

  • Everything you get: Enjoy priority access with timed-entry to leisurely experience this ancient monument. Climb its spiral ramp to see 16th-century frescoes in the papal apartments, then explore Roman tombs and military passages below. Conclude on the terrace crowned by the Archangel Michael statue, the monument’s legendary namesake.
  • Why choose this: This is the most straightforward & relaxed way to explore the monument. With priority access you save up to 30-60 minutes in queues and self-paced exploration gives you a no-rush experience.
  • Upgrades: Enhance your visit with a self-guided audio tour, an English-speaking guide for a deeper dive, or a handy guidebook for independent exploration.

Inclusions

  • Timed entry to Castel Sant’Angelo
  • Audio guide available in English, Spanish, Italian, German and Chinese (as per option selected)
  • Digital guidebook for self-guided visit (as per option selected)
  • Live guide (as per option selected)

Exclusions

  • Live guide
  • Printed copy of the guidebook

What to bring

  • Bring a valid photo ID, especially if you have booked discounted tickets.

What’s not allowed

  • Bulky luggage, large bags, and suitcases are not permitted inside the venue.

Accessibility

  • Remember certain areas such as the spiral ramp and terrace are not accessible to wheelchair users.

Additional information

  • EU citizens get reduced entry tickets (between ages 18 and 25).
  • The digital guidebook (if availed) is in English only.
  • These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
Pantheon and Castel Sant'Angelo in Rome, showcasing iconic architecture.
Interior view of the Pantheon in Rome, showcasing its ornate marble floor and ancient columns.
Pantheon dome interior with oculus in Rome, Italy.
Castel Sant'Angelo and Sant'Angelo Bridge over Tiber River on a sunny day in Rome, Italy.
Visitors exploring frescoes inside Castel Sant'Angelo, Rome.
Pantheon in Rome with tourists and fountain in the foreground.
Pantheon interior in Rome with marble floors and ancient columns.
Pantheon altar with Madonna of Mercy fresco, Rome.
Statue inside the Roman Pantheon depicting a religious figure with a child, surrounded by frescoes.
People walking on St. Angelo Bridge with a view of Rome's cityscape from Castel Sant'Angelo.
Pantheon and Castel Sant'Angelo in Rome, showcasing iconic architecture.
Interior view of the Pantheon in Rome, showcasing its ornate marble floor and ancient columns.
Pantheon dome interior with oculus in Rome, Italy.
Castel Sant'Angelo and Sant'Angelo Bridge over Tiber River on a sunny day in Rome, Italy.
Visitors exploring frescoes inside Castel Sant'Angelo, Rome.
Pantheon in Rome with tourists and fountain in the foreground.
Pantheon interior in Rome with marble floors and ancient columns.
Pantheon altar with Madonna of Mercy fresco, Rome.
Statue inside the Roman Pantheon depicting a religious figure with a child, surrounded by frescoes.
People walking on St. Angelo Bridge with a view of Rome's cityscape from Castel Sant'Angelo.
Pantheon and Castel Sant'Angelo in Rome, showcasing iconic architecture.
Interior view of the Pantheon in Rome, showcasing its ornate marble floor and ancient columns.
Pantheon dome interior with oculus in Rome, Italy.
Castel Sant'Angelo and Sant'Angelo Bridge over Tiber River on a sunny day in Rome, Italy.
Visitors exploring frescoes inside Castel Sant'Angelo, Rome.
Pantheon in Rome with tourists and fountain in the foreground.
Pantheon interior in Rome with marble floors and ancient columns.
Pantheon altar with Madonna of Mercy fresco, Rome.
Statue inside the Roman Pantheon depicting a religious figure with a child, surrounded by frescoes.
People walking on St. Angelo Bridge with a view of Rome's cityscape from Castel Sant'Angelo.
Tickets
4.4(10,332)

Combo (Save 18%): Rome Pantheon + Castel Sant'Angelo Fast Track Entry Tickets

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€22.80
Flexible cancellation

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Audio guide

Skip the lines at two of Rome’s top attractions, its grandest temple and a mighty riverside fortress.

  • Everything you get at the Rome Pantheon: Enjoy fast-track entry to Rome’s best-preserved ancient monument, famed for its massive coffered dome and open oculus.
  • Everything you get at Castel Sant'Angelo: Skip the lines to explore Hadrian’s mausoleum turned papal fortress, prison, and museum. Don’t miss the panoramic terrace with sweeping views.
  • Why choose this combo: The most efficient, cost-effective way to visit two of Rome’s busiest landmarks, both tied to Emperor Hadrian and just a short scenic walk apart, without juggling multiple bookings.
  • Upgrades: Add a multilingual digital audio guide (English, Spanish, German, Italian, or French) for each site to enrich your exploration.

Skip the lines at two of Rome’s top attractions, its grandest temple and a mighty riverside fortress.

  • Everything you get at the Rome Pantheon: Enjoy fast-track entry to Rome’s best-preserved ancient monument, famed for its massive coffered dome and open oculus.
  • Everything you get at Castel Sant'Angelo: Skip the lines to explore Hadrian’s mausoleum turned papal fortress, prison, and museum. Don’t miss the panoramic terrace with sweeping views.
  • Why choose this combo: The most efficient, cost-effective way to visit two of Rome’s busiest landmarks, both tied to Emperor Hadrian and just a short scenic walk apart, without juggling multiple bookings.
  • Upgrades: Add a multilingual digital audio guide (English, Spanish, German, Italian, or French) for each site to enrich your exploration.

Inclusions

Rome Pantheon

  • Fast-track entry to Pantheon
  • Audio guide in English, Spanish, German, Italian, and French (as per option selected)

Castel Sant'Angelo

  • Fast-track entry
  • Audio guide in English, Spanish, German, Italian, and French (as per option selected)

Exclusions

  • Live guide

Rome Pantheon:
What to bring

  • Bring a valid photo ID to match the name on your booking if requested at the entrance.

What’s not allowed

  • Flash photography and tripods are forbidden inside

Accessibility

  • This location is wheelchair accessible.

Additional information

  • Knees and shoulders must be covered inside as it is a place of worship
  • There is a mandatory security check whose lines cannot be bypassed.

Castel Sant'Angelo:
What's not allowed

  • Tripods, food and drink, and large bags are not allowed inside.

Accessibility

  • Certain parts of the monument are not wheelchair-friendly, like the spiral staircase and the terrace.

Additional information

  • There is a mandatory security check whose lines cannot be bypassed.
  • These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
Vatican Museum hall and Castel Sant'Angelo exterior in Rome, Italy.
Visitors exploring the Gallery of Maps in the Vatican Museum, admiring detailed frescoes.
Spiral staircase in Vatican Museums, Rome, Italy.
Castel Sant'Angelo and Sant'Angelo Bridge over Tiber River on a sunny day in Rome, Italy.
Ornate bed in Castel Sant'Angelo bedroom, Rome, with intricate carvings and red bedding.
Entrance to the Vatican Museums with sculptures above the door in Rome.
Sphere sculpture by Arnaldo Pomodoro at Vatican Museum, Vatican City.
Marble statues in the Vatican Museums corridor, part of the skip-the-line tour.
Laocoön and His Sons sculpture in Vatican Museums, Vatican City.
Visitors exploring frescoes inside Castel Sant'Angelo, Rome.
Vatican Museum hall and Castel Sant'Angelo exterior in Rome, Italy.
Visitors exploring the Gallery of Maps in the Vatican Museum, admiring detailed frescoes.
Spiral staircase in Vatican Museums, Rome, Italy.
Castel Sant'Angelo and Sant'Angelo Bridge over Tiber River on a sunny day in Rome, Italy.
Ornate bed in Castel Sant'Angelo bedroom, Rome, with intricate carvings and red bedding.
Entrance to the Vatican Museums with sculptures above the door in Rome.
Sphere sculpture by Arnaldo Pomodoro at Vatican Museum, Vatican City.
Marble statues in the Vatican Museums corridor, part of the skip-the-line tour.
Laocoön and His Sons sculpture in Vatican Museums, Vatican City.
Visitors exploring frescoes inside Castel Sant'Angelo, Rome.
Vatican Museum hall and Castel Sant'Angelo exterior in Rome, Italy.
Visitors exploring the Gallery of Maps in the Vatican Museum, admiring detailed frescoes.
Spiral staircase in Vatican Museums, Rome, Italy.
Castel Sant'Angelo and Sant'Angelo Bridge over Tiber River on a sunny day in Rome, Italy.
Ornate bed in Castel Sant'Angelo bedroom, Rome, with intricate carvings and red bedding.
Entrance to the Vatican Museums with sculptures above the door in Rome.
Sphere sculpture by Arnaldo Pomodoro at Vatican Museum, Vatican City.
Marble statues in the Vatican Museums corridor, part of the skip-the-line tour.
Laocoön and His Sons sculpture in Vatican Museums, Vatican City.
Visitors exploring frescoes inside Castel Sant'Angelo, Rome.
Combos
4.4(32,055)

Combo (Save 23%): Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and Castel Sant'Angelo Priority Access Tickets

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€58.70
Flexible cancellation

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Audio guide

Get hosted access to the world’s greatest art collection and its masterpiece-filled chapel, plus fast-track entry to a 2nd century fortress, all in one easy booking.

  • Everything you get at Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel: Begin your gallery visit smoothly as a local check-in points you to the right priority lane. Wander at your own pace through Roman sculptures and Renaissance frescoes, before concluding beneath Michelangelo’s iconic Sistine Chapel ceiling and The Last Judgment.
  • Everything you get at Castel Sant’Angelo: Bypass ticket queues to enter the 2nd-century fortress at your chosen time slot. Explore its funerary chambers, infamous prisons, frescoed papal residences, and panoramic terraces, with a multilingual audio guide offering enriching insights into ancient burial traditions, medieval crimes, and Renaissance artworks.
  • Why choose this combo: From papal seat to papal refuge, explore two defining landmarks of Church history, just 1km apart, on the same or separate days, with one cost-effective booking.

Get hosted access to the world’s greatest art collection and its masterpiece-filled chapel, plus fast-track entry to a 2nd century fortress, all in one easy booking.

  • Everything you get at Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel: Begin your gallery visit smoothly as a local check-in points you to the right priority lane. Wander at your own pace through Roman sculptures and Renaissance frescoes, before concluding beneath Michelangelo’s iconic Sistine Chapel ceiling and The Last Judgment.
  • Everything you get at Castel Sant’Angelo: Bypass ticket queues to enter the 2nd-century fortress at your chosen time slot. Explore its funerary chambers, infamous prisons, frescoed papal residences, and panoramic terraces, with a multilingual audio guide offering enriching insights into ancient burial traditions, medieval crimes, and Renaissance artworks.
  • Why choose this combo: From papal seat to papal refuge, explore two defining landmarks of Church history, just 1km apart, on the same or separate days, with one cost-effective booking.

Inclusions

Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel

  • Hosted skip-the-line entry with ticket redemption

Castel Sant'Angelo

  • Fast-track entry
  • Audio guide in English, Italian, Chinese, Spanish, French & German

Exclusions

Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel

  • Professional tour guide
  • Audio guide
  • Transportation

Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel

What to bring

  • A valid ID proof reflecting your full name is required at the ticket counter to verify your identity.

Accessibility

  • The Vatican Museums offer free tickets for visitors with mobility impairments (with certified disability exceeding 74%). Additionally, in the case of visitors lacking in self-sufficiency, free entry is extended to their companions.
  • Certification of disability must be shown before the issue of the entrance tickets either at the Reception or at the Special Permits Desk, located in the entrance hall of the Vatican Museums.

Additional information

  • Guests visiting Vatican Museums must wear clothing that covers their knees, arms, and back. It is recommended to carry a shawl or scarf to cover your head.

Castel Sant'Angelo

What's not allowed

  • Luggage and large bags are not allowed inside.

Accessibility

  • This experience is not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • People with mobility issues won't be able to access all spaces of the monument. It also won't be possible to adapt the routes due to the nature of the monument.

Additional information

  • Keep in mind that your ticket is nominative, and you must present a valid ID matching your full name on the ticket for entry.
  • The attraction is closed on Mondays.
  • These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
Tour group walking towards Castel Sant'Angelo in Rome, Italy, with historic statues and architecture.
Tour guide explaining history to a group at Castel Sant'Angelo, Rome.
Visitors exploring the arched corridor of Castel Sant'Angelo in Rome.
Ornate bedroom with carved bed in Castel Sant'Angelo, Rome.
View of Rome from Castel Sant'Angelo, featuring the Tiber River and historic buildings.
Visitors exploring the courtyard of Castel Sant'Angelo, Rome.
Guide explaining history to tourists at Castel Sant'Angelo, Rome.
Visitors exploring the ancient corridors of Castel Sant'Angelo in Rome.
Interior of Castel Sant'Angelo with ornate ceiling and detailed frescoes in Rome, Italy.
Frescoes depicting historical scenes at Castel Sant'Angelo, Rome.
Tour group walking towards Castel Sant'Angelo in Rome, Italy, with historic statues and architecture.
Tour guide explaining history to a group at Castel Sant'Angelo, Rome.
Visitors exploring the arched corridor of Castel Sant'Angelo in Rome.
Ornate bedroom with carved bed in Castel Sant'Angelo, Rome.
View of Rome from Castel Sant'Angelo, featuring the Tiber River and historic buildings.
Visitors exploring the courtyard of Castel Sant'Angelo, Rome.
Guide explaining history to tourists at Castel Sant'Angelo, Rome.
Visitors exploring the ancient corridors of Castel Sant'Angelo in Rome.
Interior of Castel Sant'Angelo with ornate ceiling and detailed frescoes in Rome, Italy.
Frescoes depicting historical scenes at Castel Sant'Angelo, Rome.
Tour group walking towards Castel Sant'Angelo in Rome, Italy, with historic statues and architecture.
Tour guide explaining history to a group at Castel Sant'Angelo, Rome.
Visitors exploring the arched corridor of Castel Sant'Angelo in Rome.
Ornate bedroom with carved bed in Castel Sant'Angelo, Rome.
View of Rome from Castel Sant'Angelo, featuring the Tiber River and historic buildings.
Visitors exploring the courtyard of Castel Sant'Angelo, Rome.
Guide explaining history to tourists at Castel Sant'Angelo, Rome.
Visitors exploring the ancient corridors of Castel Sant'Angelo in Rome.
Interior of Castel Sant'Angelo with ornate ceiling and detailed frescoes in Rome, Italy.
Frescoes depicting historical scenes at Castel Sant'Angelo, Rome.
Guided Tours
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Castel Sant’Angelo Skip-the-Line Guided Tour

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€50
Free cancellation

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Book now, pay later

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1 hr - 2 hr

Explore 1900 years of evolution and history of the mausoleum-turned-museum with a licensed expert.

  • Everything you get: Gain priority entry for an expert-led tour of the fortress. Explore the funerary chambers to uncover its original purpose, trace its military past through defense artifacts, hear tales of forbidden affairs in the papal apartments, and end on the terrace with the legend of the deadly plague beside the Archangel Michael statue.
  • Why choose this: This experience turns a simple visit into a walk through history, understanding the museum's strategic and spiritual significance from a local guide, in a hassle-free way with no waiting in ticket queues.
  • Upgrades: Prefer in-depth yet quick visit? Choose a 1-hour express guided tour covering key highlights of the castle.

Explore 1900 years of evolution and history of the mausoleum-turned-museum with a licensed expert.

  • Everything you get: Gain priority entry for an expert-led tour of the fortress. Explore the funerary chambers to uncover its original purpose, trace its military past through defense artifacts, hear tales of forbidden affairs in the papal apartments, and end on the terrace with the legend of the deadly plague beside the Archangel Michael statue.
  • Why choose this: This experience turns a simple visit into a walk through history, understanding the museum's strategic and spiritual significance from a local guide, in a hassle-free way with no waiting in ticket queues.
  • Upgrades: Prefer in-depth yet quick visit? Choose a 1-hour express guided tour covering key highlights of the castle.

Inclusions

  • Guided tour of Caste Sant'Angelo with fast-track entry
  • English or Italian speaking guide
  • Express tour of 1 hour (as per option selected)
  • Group of 20
  • Headsets, if needed

What to bring

  • Bring a valid photo ID and your booking confirmation (ticket or voucher) for entry.
  • Comfortable clothing and walking shoes are recommended, as the tour involves walking and standing.

What’s not allowed

  • Large bags, suitcases, and oversized luggage are not permitted inside the venue.
  • Pets are not allowed inside.

Accessibility

  • This experience is not accessible to wheelchair users.

Additional information

  • Your ticket is inclusive of a €16 booking fee.
  • You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Historic passageway reopens in Rome

The elevated corridor, built into the Leonine Walls, has been recently opened to public viewing after six years of restoration. While being tied to controversies of popes and secret movements during times of siege, it also stands as a remarkable example of Rome’s layered defensive architecture.

Castel Sant'Angelo exterior with statues on Ponte Sant'Angelo, Rome.
Statues on Ponte Sant'Angelo near Castel Sant'Angelo, Rome, with a tour guide in view.
Castel Sant'Angelo and Ponte Sant'Angelo at sunset in Rome.
View of Rome from Castel Sant'Angelo, overlooking the Tiber River and cityscape.
Interior frescoes and ornate ceiling of Castel Sant'Angelo in Rome, Italy.
Ceiling fresco at Castel Sant'Angelo in Rome, Italy, featuring mythological scene.
Visitor exploring a brick corridor inside Castel Sant'Angelo, Rome.
Castel Sant'Angelo exterior with statues on Ponte Sant'Angelo, Rome.
Statues on Ponte Sant'Angelo near Castel Sant'Angelo, Rome, with a tour guide in view.
Castel Sant'Angelo and Ponte Sant'Angelo at sunset in Rome.
View of Rome from Castel Sant'Angelo, overlooking the Tiber River and cityscape.
Interior frescoes and ornate ceiling of Castel Sant'Angelo in Rome, Italy.
Ceiling fresco at Castel Sant'Angelo in Rome, Italy, featuring mythological scene.
Visitor exploring a brick corridor inside Castel Sant'Angelo, Rome.
Castel Sant'Angelo exterior with statues on Ponte Sant'Angelo, Rome.
Statues on Ponte Sant'Angelo near Castel Sant'Angelo, Rome, with a tour guide in view.
Castel Sant'Angelo and Ponte Sant'Angelo at sunset in Rome.
View of Rome from Castel Sant'Angelo, overlooking the Tiber River and cityscape.
Interior frescoes and ornate ceiling of Castel Sant'Angelo in Rome, Italy.
Ceiling fresco at Castel Sant'Angelo in Rome, Italy, featuring mythological scene.
Visitor exploring a brick corridor inside Castel Sant'Angelo, Rome.
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Hosted Entry Tickets to Castel Sant'Angelo

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€26.50
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1 hr 30 min
Audio guide

Bypass queues with smooth entry assistance, then explore this 2,000-year-old monument enriched by insights from an audio guide.

  • Everything you get: Let your host handle entry logistics as you dive straight into the castle to explore its spiral staircase, rich frescoes, and papal chambers at your own pace with insightful commentary on its evolution from a multilingual audio guide. Wrap up your visit at the terrace with the giant Archangel Michael statue and sweeping views of the Tiber River.
  • Why choose this: With entry formalities taken care of, this is the easiest and most direct way to experience this historic site.

Bypass queues with smooth entry assistance, then explore this 2,000-year-old monument enriched by insights from an audio guide.

  • Everything you get: Let your host handle entry logistics as you dive straight into the castle to explore its spiral staircase, rich frescoes, and papal chambers at your own pace with insightful commentary on its evolution from a multilingual audio guide. Wrap up your visit at the terrace with the giant Archangel Michael statue and sweeping views of the Tiber River.
  • Why choose this: With entry formalities taken care of, this is the easiest and most direct way to experience this historic site.

Inclusions

  • Host-assisted, priority entry to Castel Sant'Angelo
  • A multilingual audio guide available in Italian, English, Spanish, French, German, and Chinese

Exclusions

  • Live guide

What to bring

  • Bring a valid photo ID to match the name on your booking.

What’s not allowed

  • Large bags, suitcases, and oversized luggage are not allowed inside the venue for security reasons.
  • Pets are not permitted, except for registered service animals.

Accessibility

  • This experience is not accessible to wheelchair users.
  • These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
Castel Sant'Angelo and St. Peter's Basilica in Rome, Italy, with tourists exploring.
View of Rome from Castel Sant'Angelo terrace with people overlooking the Tiber River and cityscape.
Castel Sant'Angelo courtyard with Italian flag, Rome, Italy.
St. Peter's Basilica and Square with obelisk, Vatican City, crowded with visitors.
Bernini's Baldacchino under St. Peter's Basilica dome, Vatican City.
Tourists on Ponte Sant'Angelo with Castel Sant'Angelo in Rome, Italy.
Panoramic view from Castel Sant'Angelo terrace overlooking Rome with Italian flag.
Cannons and cannonballs at Castel Sant'Angelo military exhibits in Rome.
Ceiling fresco at Castel Sant'Angelo in Rome, Italy, featuring mythological scene.
Busts and artifacts in a corridor at Castel Sant'Angelo museum, Rome.
Castel Sant'Angelo and St. Peter's Basilica in Rome, Italy, with tourists exploring.
View of Rome from Castel Sant'Angelo terrace with people overlooking the Tiber River and cityscape.
Castel Sant'Angelo courtyard with Italian flag, Rome, Italy.
St. Peter's Basilica and Square with obelisk, Vatican City, crowded with visitors.
Bernini's Baldacchino under St. Peter's Basilica dome, Vatican City.
Tourists on Ponte Sant'Angelo with Castel Sant'Angelo in Rome, Italy.
Panoramic view from Castel Sant'Angelo terrace overlooking Rome with Italian flag.
Cannons and cannonballs at Castel Sant'Angelo military exhibits in Rome.
Ceiling fresco at Castel Sant'Angelo in Rome, Italy, featuring mythological scene.
Busts and artifacts in a corridor at Castel Sant'Angelo museum, Rome.
Castel Sant'Angelo and St. Peter's Basilica in Rome, Italy, with tourists exploring.
View of Rome from Castel Sant'Angelo terrace with people overlooking the Tiber River and cityscape.
Castel Sant'Angelo courtyard with Italian flag, Rome, Italy.
St. Peter's Basilica and Square with obelisk, Vatican City, crowded with visitors.
Bernini's Baldacchino under St. Peter's Basilica dome, Vatican City.
Tourists on Ponte Sant'Angelo with Castel Sant'Angelo in Rome, Italy.
Panoramic view from Castel Sant'Angelo terrace overlooking Rome with Italian flag.
Cannons and cannonballs at Castel Sant'Angelo military exhibits in Rome.
Ceiling fresco at Castel Sant'Angelo in Rome, Italy, featuring mythological scene.
Busts and artifacts in a corridor at Castel Sant'Angelo museum, Rome.
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Combo (Save 12%): Castel Sant'Angelo and St. Peter's Basilica Entry Tickets

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€31.25
Flexible cancellation

Get full refund for a small fee if you cancel 24 hours before the experience start time.Know more

Audio guide

Tick off two bucket-list experiences with timed entry to a nearly 2,000-year-old mausoleum and the world’s largest church, all at your own pace.

  • Everything you get at Castel Sant’Angelo: Enter at your chosen time slot to explore the steep spiral ramp, frescoed papal chambers, dimly lit prison cells, and panoramic terrace with enriching insights on ancient Roman traditions and medieval practices from a multilingual audio guide.
  • Everything you get at St. Peter’s Basilica: Gain timed entry to Christianity’s spiritual heart. Explore Michelangelo’s Pietà, Bernini’s Baldachin, over 100 papal tombs, and 20+ frescoed chapels at your own pace.
  • Why choose this: This experience lets you trace the evolution of Roman spirituality from pagan rituals to papal customs, just 1 km apart, in a single booking. With timed entry at both sites, you save up to 60–90 minutes, and can explore them without any rush on the same or separate days.

Tick off two bucket-list experiences with timed entry to a nearly 2,000-year-old mausoleum and the world’s largest church, all at your own pace.

  • Everything you get at Castel Sant’Angelo: Enter at your chosen time slot to explore the steep spiral ramp, frescoed papal chambers, dimly lit prison cells, and panoramic terrace with enriching insights on ancient Roman traditions and medieval practices from a multilingual audio guide.
  • Everything you get at St. Peter’s Basilica: Gain timed entry to Christianity’s spiritual heart. Explore Michelangelo’s Pietà, Bernini’s Baldachin, over 100 papal tombs, and 20+ frescoed chapels at your own pace.
  • Why choose this: This experience lets you trace the evolution of Roman spirituality from pagan rituals to papal customs, just 1 km apart, in a single booking. With timed entry at both sites, you save up to 60–90 minutes, and can explore them without any rush on the same or separate days.

Inclusions

Castel Sant'Angelo

  • Fast-track entry
  • Digital audio guide in English, Spanish, Italian, German, Chinese & French

St. Peter's Basilica

  • Fast-track entry

Castel Sant’Angelo

Accessibility

  • Only some areas are accessible for prams/strollers and wheelchairs.
  • Visiting with a baby or toddler? Bring a carrier.

Additional information

  • Tickets are nominative; bring an ID matching the name on your ticket.

St. Peter’s Basilica

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair and stroller accessible via the right semicircle of St. Peter’s Square. For special needs, email accoglienza@fsp.va.
  • Sign language tours available—book at least 48 hours in advance at visiteguidate@fsp.va.

Additional information

  • The basilica itself is free to enter.
  • Dress code: Cover knees and shoulders.
  • Security lines can be long, especially at peak times—waits may reach an hour.
  • During religious holidays, some areas like the Papal Tombs may close. If so, the Basilica tour will be extended.
  • These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

Why visit Castel Sant'Angelo?

  • 1900 Years of history: Built in 135 AD as Emperor Hadrian’s mausoleum, the structure has stood as a tomb, fortress and now museum—plundered, destroyed, and rebuilt multiple times, witness to 1900 years of past.
  • Legendary papal residences: You can walk through Pope Alexander VI’s Borgia apartments—lavishly adorned with mythological scenes and sensual imagery that shocked even Renaissance Rome. But it wasn’t just the art that stirred scandal. According to legend, he even used the passetto under the cover of night to slip away from the Vatican and visit his mistresses, housed in the papal chambers.
  • Rome’s shadowy prisons: The museum has played roles in executions, sieges, and secret trials—its walls absorbing the city’s most turbulent moments. One of the most famous prisoners was Benvenuto Cellini (Italian sculptor and writer) whose legendary escape from the prisons is a story worth unravelling. You can also take a look at some of the torture tools in the prison cells that are still preserved.

Things to know before buying Castel Sant'Angelo tickets

  • The fortress includes many tucked-away areas, from historical prisons to defensive bastions. A standard entry ticket allows you to explore these spaces at your own pace, with an audio guide that provides background and navigation as you move through the site.
  • The museum’s evolving identity is reflected in its many layers. On a guided tour, an expert will help you notice these often-overlooked details and quiet shifts that reveal how its purpose and character have changed over time.
  • The concealed corridor of Passetto di Borgo is not accessible with standard tickets. With exclusive access, you can leisurely walk this passage. A guided tour through this corridor will let you learn its many roles in papal history and defensive strategy of Rome. 
  • Some areas, like the historical prisons, may be unsuitable for children under 12 years, due to worn out historical features and uneven terrain. Plan your visit accordingly if you have young children.

Your Castel Sant’Angelo tickets explained

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Fast-track entry tickets

  • You can bypass the ticket queue and step right into the museum at your chosen time slot.
  • A multilingual audio guide leads your way by narrating engaging stories and navigating through different levels of the fortress.

Recommended tickets:

  • Castel Sant'Angelo Fast-Track Entry Tickets

Passetto di Borgo tours

  • Step into the secret passage that connects the museum with St. Peter's Basilica. Then take your time exploring the castle’s ramps and chambers.
  • Upgrade to a guided tour and learn about papal escapades and controversies associated with the corridor.

Recommended tickets

  • Castel Sant'Angelo & Passetto di Borgo Entry Tickets

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Guided tours

  • Streamline your visit by exploring key historical areas in the fortress with the help of an expert.
  • Get an enriching 2-hour guided tour of the fortress or go for a compact 1-hour experience with crisp insights.

Recommended tickets:

  • Castel Sant'Angelo Guided Tour
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Combo deals

  • You can enter Castel Sant'Angelo and take the secret passageway to explore the world's largest church at St. Peter's Basilica or visit the Pantheon to discover the evolution of religion in Rome—all at a discounted price.

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Discounted tickets: Children of 18 years and below get free admission.

Explore Castel Sant'Angelo

With numerous courtyards and stately halls, Castel Sant’Angelo has 6 levels connected by a 400-meter spiral ramp. The remains of the original mausoleum are visible in the lower parts of the building, as are the ancient Roman walls and reconstructed rooms.

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Ponte Sant’Angelo

Hadrian built a bridge to connect his mausoleum to the city across the Tiber. Initially called Pons Aelius, it became Ponte Sant'Angelo. Angel sculptures by Gian Lorenzo Bernini adorn the bridge, offering a view of Castel Sant'Angelo.

The spiral ramp of Castel Sant'Angelo

The spiral ramp

After entering the museum, you can take the spiral ramp that leads first to the Cortile di San Michele (Courtyard of St. Michael), which is an open space that serves as a transition point within the castle. From here, you can explore further rooms, including the Papal Apartments and the terraces with the panoramic views of Rome.

Mausoleum of Hadrian

Hall of Urns

This room, located on the upper levels of the castle, is where the ashes of Roman emperors and other important figures were originally stored. The Hall of Urns is a significant part of the castle’s history as it was originally built by Emperor Hadrian as a mausoleum for himself and his family.

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The Papal apartments

The papal apartments display ceramics, sculptures, and Renaissance frescoes. From the Courtyard of the Angel, access the apartments, where the bronze statue of Archangel Michael by Raffaello da Montelupo stands.

Prisons and Dungeons

Prisons and dungeons

Descending from the upper levels of apartments, you can explore the prisons and dungeons of the museum. They hold a dark history, having hosted notorious criminals and prisoners, including Giordano Bruno and Beatrice Cenci. These underground chambers offer a glimpse into the castle’s grim past of imprisonment and secretive dealings.

Castel Sant'Angelo terrace

The terrace

After exploring the hidden parts of the museum you will ascend to the fifth floor of fortress which opens to a beautiful terrace. Here you can get a panoramic view of nearby attractions such as St. Peter's Basilica and the Tiber river.

Plan your visit to Castel Sant’Angelo

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visitors inside Castel Sant'Angelo

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Public toilet sign with directional arrow.
  • Toilets: You can locate the toilets on the bridge side of the castle and the cafe on the upper terrace.
  • Disabled access: While access for visitors with disabilities is limited, there are ramps and clear signs indicating barrier-free routes. Wheelchairs can only reach the fifth floor via a special elevator.
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  • Respectful behavior: Visitors are expected to behave respectfully, both toward the historical site and fellow visitors. This includes refraining from loud noises and disruptive behavior.
  • No touching: Avoid touching or handling artifacts, sculptures, and frescoes within the castle to preserve these historical treasures.
  • No eating or drinking: Kindly be aware that as you explore this museum, eating or drinking is not permitted inside.
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  • Bring ID: Carry your official ID with you at the ticket redemption point.
  • Security checks: Large bags, backpacks, and umbrellas are not allowed inside. Opt for a small handbag for a hassle-free experience.
  • Photography permission: With multiple scenic spots at the fortress you can capture your favorite moments freely; photography and videography are allowed throughout the museum. Respect any areas where photography may be restricted for preservation reasons.
Dine
  • Caffetteria Ristorante Le Terrazze Castel Sant’Angelo: Enjoy a delightful coffee with views of Rome within the castle itself.
  • Scialla: Located near Parco Adriana, this spot, 800 m, offers a variety of pizza flavors for a quick pick-me-up after your visit.
  • La Salumeria: The restaurant, 280 m away. is run by incredibly earnest staff serving Italian, Mediterranean, Healthy, Sicilian & Southern-Italian cuisine.
stay

Budget:
Hotel Sweet Home, 5.3 km; Hotel Labelle, 4.3 km

Mid-range:
NH Collection Roma Giustiniano, 800 m; Hotel La Rovere, 700 m

Luxury:
Hotel Vilon, 1 km; The First Roma Arte, 1.5 km

Nearby places

Pantheon facade in Rome with Corinthian columns and ancient Roman architecture.

Pantheon Rome

Former temple, and now, church, the Roman Pantheon is one of the best-preserved ancient Roman buildings.

Tourists walking by the Fountain of the Four Rivers in Piazza Navona, Rome.

Piazza Navona

Visit the beautiful baroque square where Bernini's Fountain of the Four Rivers stands.

St. Peter's Basilica and Square with tourists exploring Vatican City.

St. Peter’s Basilica

Only 140 meters away is the magnificent St. Peter's Basilica church is one of the most renowned works of Renaissance architecture. 

Frequently asked questions about Castel Sant’Angelo tickets

Does my entry ticket include access to the terrace?

Yes, you can explore the castle's terrace and enjoy panoramic views of Tiber river with the entry tickets.

Is the entry ticket to Castel Sant’Angelo tickets refundable?

The fast-track entry tickets cannot be canceled, amended, or rescheduled.

Is a guided tour worth it?

A guided tour will help you appreciate significant areas of the castle that are either tucked away from public sight or need contextual interpretation such as crammed prison cells and the Hall of Urns (room of funerary ashes).

How far is the Pantheon from the castle?

The Pantheon is around 1 km away from the castle and can be reached via streets like Via dei Coronari or Via di Panico.

How far is St. Peter's Basilica from the castle?

St. Peter's Basilica is around 750 m from the castle. You can take the Via della Conciliazione that directly links the two landmarks.

Does the castle have any elevators?

The castle does have elevators, however, it is not connected to all the areas of the fortress, making it slightly inconvenient for wheelchair users.

Is the castle wheelchair accessible?

Certain parts of the castle can be accessed via wheelchair, but most parts do not allow access to wheelchair users due to uneven terrain.

From happy customers

Ann Balmforth
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Ann

United Kingdom
Mar, 2026
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The queue for online ticket bookings was very long and having to exchange the voucher for the tickets on the Piazza Navona detracted from the experience but inside the Pantheon was very good. In spite of zero control on the numbers admitted, there was sufficient space to look at everything.
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Heghine Tsatourian
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Heghine

Armenia
Apr, 2026
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Thanks to the hosting agency. Everything was very smooth, on time and fast. The museum is all about Eternity. For sure I'll visit Vatican one more time and again will book ticket via this platform.
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Patricia Lorena Jerez Galvez
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Patricia

Chile
Mar, 2026
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They helped me with the tickets even though I arrived late; they were very understanding and responded whenever I needed help. An excellent experience and a must-see when visiting Rome.
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NICO LISSANDRON

Nico

Mar, 2026
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Walking around Rome is always nice, but the monuments we visited are truly wonderful. Having made reservations in advance allowed us to take our time and enjoy the experience at our own pace. The lines moved quickly, and the staff were always friendly and helpful.
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De Voeght Carl Maria Nicolas
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Belgium
Mar, 2026
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Super easy. All the info is in the app. Your tickets are activated 24 hours in advance. The meeting point was changed at the last minute. We received all the details well in advance via email. The person we were supposed to meet arrived on time as agreed. A friendly man, he helpfully set up the guide on my phone, gave us all the necessary instructions, and we were inside in no time. In short, highly recommended.
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Marija Đurović
ME

Marija

Montenegro
Mar, 2026
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Visiting the Colosseum was one of the best experiences in Rome, so far. I'm highly recommend buying the tickets online.
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Cornelia Kruse

Cornelia

Mar, 2026
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Getting in was quick and easy; it wasn't very crowded because we had our entry slot in the morning.
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HAYDEE CECILIA MONTERO ACOSTA
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Haydee

Colombia
Mar, 2026
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It was a wonderful, incredible experience; despite the large crowd, the entry process was surprisingly smooth. In contrast, those who didn't make a reservation had to wait in much longer lines—sometimes for over two hours.
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