Castel Sant'Angelo - The Tomb of Hadrian Private Guided Tour Rome: 2-Hour Castel Sant'Angelo Private Tour
ID: GYG123884-182024
Category:
Country: Italy
Duration:
02:00 hours
Description
On this 2-hour private guided tour, discover the main treasures of Castel Sant'Angelo staying away from the crowded group tours. Admire the impressive architecture of the castle and admire the incredible masterpieces hosted inside.
This tour will take you away from the crowds and carry you into the Roman age right up to the 19th century! You will learn about powerful emperors, intriguing popes, mad rushes, executions and much more!
Meet your guide in front of the entrance to the Castel Sant’Angelo, next to the bridge, and set off on a 2/3-hour guided tour. You’ll learn about all the sculptures located on the Ponte Sant’Angelo that crosses the city’s main river, the Tiber.
After discovering the history of the bridge and its many beautiful statues, with your private guide you will enter the Castel Sant'Angelo without queuing and admire the historical development of this important place which has been first a Roman tomb, then a papal residence, fortress, prison, execution ground and currently a museum offering one of the most amazing views over the city.
The fortress was originally commissioned by the Roman Emperor Hadrian as a burial chamber for his family and for himself. During the tour, you’ll visit several rooms used by the popes, including Pope Clement VII’s bathroom decorated by Raphael’s frescoes. But beyond the amazing decorations, golden stuccos, sparkling marble floors, the castle hides a dark heart: the dreadful prisons. The most terrible one was inserted in a vent over the elicoidal ramp of Hadrian’s Mausoleum, a small room accessible just from a trapdoor and another one in the floor was used to get rid of corpses. The Castel Sant’Angelo has also inspired several writers and directors, for example, Dan Brown mentions the Castle in his best seller “Angels and Demons”.
You’ll climb to the top of the building to the terrace, where you’ll enjoy stunning views of the Rome and a great place for selfies.
Highlights
- Appreciate and admire the incredible Castel Sant'Angelo on a private tour
- See the incredible masterpieces hosted inside
- Enjoy an amazing panoramic view from the terrace and Castel Sant'Angelo Bridge
- Explore the Pope's apartments and bastions
- Admire Michelangelo's courtyard
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 7-days of travel. In this case, confirmation will be received within 48-hours, subject to availability
• Dress code is smart casual
• Private guided tour
• Privileged access
• Language: English/ Spanish
• A moderate amount of walking will be involved
• Not wheelchair accessible
• Inside the castle, you will be able to visit little chapel; shoulders and knees must be covered to enter
• Group size: minimum 2 - maximum 10 persons
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You are required to bring and wear a mask
You will receive a mandatory temperature check
All participants over 12 years old must present one of the following: proof of full vaccination, proof of first vaccination administered at least 22 days ago, proof of a Covid-19 infection in the past 6 months, or a negative PCR test taken no more than 48 hours before the activity starts
Masks are required while indoors
All participants must also bring a valid government-issued photo ID (e.g. passport, driver's license, etc)
Your guide will wait for you outside Castel Sant'Angelo main entrance with a "Tour in the City" sign!
Address is Lungotevere Castello n° 50
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
