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Castel Sant Angelo Tour: Exploration of Ancient Rome's Mausoleum and its Architectural Marvel
4.9
38 Ratings
Roma
Explore the ancient Mausoleum of Hadrian, known as Castel Sant’Angelo, and discover its architectural marvels, including frescoes, Papal apartments, and sculptures by Bernini and Morelli.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Castel Sant’Angelo - Embark on a fascinating journey into the past, as we explore one of the most renowned sites of Rome and bring his history back to life. Discover our tour along with Rome’s most ancient legends.
What's Included
- Admission fees included
- Guided tour with English or Italian-speaking guide
- Headsets provided for tour
What's Not Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities (optional)
- Food and drinks
Additional Information
Embark with us on a journey through one of Rome’s most emblematic landmarks. Ditch your guidebook and allow us to escort you through the historic annals of the Mausoleum of Hadrian, better recognized as Castel Sant’Angelo. Seize the opportunity to explore the resting place of the Roman emperor Hadrian, alternatively known as Hadrian’s mole.
Delve into the ancient tale of the Archangel Michael appearing on top of the mausoleum, sheathing his sword symbolizing the cessation of the 590 plague, which contributed to the castle’s existing name.
Bask in the awe-inspiring sight of the castle’s stunning frescoes, Papal apartments, and passageways, and appreciate the angel sculptures by renowned artists such as Bernini, Raggi, and Morelli.
Location
Lungotevere Castello, 50
Lungotevere Castello
Meet on the Ponte Sant'Angelo, in front of Castel Sant' Angelo, your guide will be holding a "Doooing Experience" sign.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(38 Ratings)
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Hector_g
Sep 6, 2024
Wonderful experience - Wonderful experience with a very pleasant guide. We really enjoyed the tour and will book it again in the future.
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Nenad_k
Aug 12, 2024
Tour of Sant Angelo caste in Rome - We had a great time with our tour guide Sabrina.
She was very passionate and detailed with sharing history of Sant Angelo Castle and Roman empire.
This was our second visit to the cadtle, but highly recommend doing it with Sabrina.
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Lavinia_c
Aug 3, 2024
Brilliant visit! - Sabrina was so knowledgeable!! Exceptional tour. Looking forward to booking again and requesting her to be our guide on another Rome visit.
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Daniels_v
Jun 22, 2024
Great - The guide was amazing and very good at her job. Very informative and interacting with people asweell not just like others who talk and thats it.
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Anita_s
Jun 21, 2024
Wonderful tour with Sylvia C.! - We had a wonderful tour with Sylvia C. She was extremely knowledgeable and answered all our questions! We had teenagers with us and they also had a great time! We recommend this tour with Sylvia to all families! Our thanks to Sylvia for a great trip to Castel Sant Angelo!
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Kelly_m
May 28, 2024
A great experience - This tour exceeded my expectations. Well worth our time to see Castle Sant’ Angelo. Sylvia was an excellent guide. She was so knowledgeable of the history of Castle Sant’ Angelo and was so interesting to listen to. She was pleasant and progressed at a good pace for us. She made sure to ask for questions and point out the amenities for our comfort. I highly recommend this tour and our guide, Sylvia.
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Robertopk3174as
Mar 12, 2024
great return - we went back to relying on doooing after almost a year. last time we did the tour of the Vatican museums, simply incredible. The tour to Castel Sant'Angelo was equally beautiful and the priority access is a breath of fresh air in such crowded places. good good
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Carol_g
Jan 13, 2024
Excellent tour of a fabulous site - We were met in front of the castle by our guide, who informed us that we were the only 2 on the tour. We really appreciate that the tour was not cancelled and our guide proceeded with as much enthusiasm as if we had been a full group. She was very knowledgeable about the history and art of the castle and covered everything thoroughly. She took photos of the 2 of us together & also gave us excellent recommendations for additional tours she thought we would enjoy based on our interest in the Castle.
We highly recommend this tour!
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Vincent_r
Dec 14, 2023
Great tour of Castel San Angelo - Tour guide Alexandra was amazing and thorough. A real wealth of knowledge with great command of the English language
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Marion_j
Nov 12, 2023
Favorite tour in Rome - This was our last day in Rome and a last minute arrangement for a tour. How fortunate we were to find this new company! Maria was very knowledgeable and personable, and able to adjust our tour according to our questions and interests. It ended up being one of our favorite tours in Rome.
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