• Castel Sant’Angelo - Visiting Castel Sant’Angelo (Hadrian’s Mausoleum) offers a journey through the centuries, providing insight into Rome’s evolution from imperial times to the present. Originally built by Emperor Hadrian, the monument transformed over time into a fortress and later a papal residence. It symbolizes both Rome’s imperial and papal power. During the visit, you’ll witness the building’s transformation from a grand tomb to a fortress and residence. You’ll also discover secret places and stories linked to the structure, including the ‘Passetto di Borgo,’ a secret corridor used as an escape route for the Pope. After exploring the castle, we’ll cross Borgo Pio and walk along the Vatican Walls to a spot where you can relax with a glass of Italian wine and savor typical Roman cuisine—a must-do in Rome!
• Cantina del Duca - Wine tasting and Roman cuisine:
  2 wine tastings
  Roman dishes tasting menu
• Bocca della Verita - Located in Piazza Bocca della Verità, this ancient marble mask is one of Rome’s most iconic symbols. Placed in the pronaos of the Basilica of Santa Maria in Cosmedin in 1632, its name, ‘Mouth of Truth,’ dates back to 1485. According to a fascinating medieval legend, the mouth would bite the hands of liars. Jealous husbands would bring their wives to the monument, where the women had to declare their fidelity while placing their hands in the mouth.
• Terrazza del Gianicolo - From the Gianicolo terrace, you can enjoy one of the most stunning views of Rome’s historic center. The terrace features two large avenues lined with plane trees, meeting at Piazzale Garibaldi and continuing as a single road descending in hairpin turns towards the church of Sant’Onofrio. Since 1904, every day at noon, three soldiers fire a blank shot from a howitzer under the Belvedere del Gianicolo, a tradition dating back to Pius IX in 1846 to standardize time. Before moving to the Janiculum, the cannon was fired from Castel Sant’Angelo and then from Monte Mario.
• Appian Way (Via Appia Antica) - The Appian Way was designed in 312 BC by the censor Appio Claudio Cieco to quickly connect Rome to Capua for troop movements during the Second Samnite War (326-304 BC). The route was later extended to Brindisi to facilitate connections with Greece, the East, and Egypt for military, travel, and trade purposes. Known as the ‘queen of the streets,’ it was the most famous route of the Roman era.
• Terrazza del Pincio - The Pincio, once known as Colle dei Giardini, has been home to gardens since Roman times. Its modern name comes from the Gens Pinciana. Among the notable gardens were those of Lucullus, who first built terraced gardens here. In the 5th century AD, a magnificent imperial palace was constructed on this hill. The promenade dates from 1810 to 1908. Although the Napoleonic empire dissolved in 1814, work on the Pincio Hill continued under the restored papal government, directed by Valadier.

• 6 hours professional guide
• Tasting of wine and Roman cuisine
• Admission tickets to the Castel Sant’ Angelo
• Afternoon discovering Hidden Gems
• Afternoon continuation of tour in Minivan

• Tips

Enjoy a full-day tour of Castel Sant’Angelo and explore areas often missed by visitors in an intimate group of no more than 12 people. You’ll be shown the authentic ancient Rome, gaining a deeper understanding of the city’s evolution from imperial times to the present day. Castel Sant’Angelo, originally built by Emperor Hadrian, transformed over time into a fortress and later a papal residence. After touring the castle, we’ll head to a serene spot where you can enjoy a glass of Italian wine and savor traditional Roman cuisine. In the afternoon, we’ll explore the lesser-known areas of Ancient Rome, including Roman residences, relaxation spots, sports areas, hidden monuments, and some of the city’s most stunning terraces. You’ll witness breathtaking views from locations like the Orange Garden, Bocca della Verità, Circus Maximus, the terrace of the orange trees, and the Gianicolo, which offers the most beautiful view of Rome.

• A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
• One day before please contact the agency to confirm meeting time with the guide
• Dress code is smart casual
• Please provide the correct information requested in your booking

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.