Experience the rich history of Castel Sant’Angelo in Rome, a landmark that has witnessed the city’s changes. Explore its rooms and galleries, learn about its various uses, and enjoy a panoramic view.
- St. Angelo Bridge - - The square before the bridge leading to the Castle, known for being the site of the most brutal executions of criminals in the eternal city.
- Walk along the bridge to the entrance, inspired by Bernini’s angels, just like pilgrims on their way to Saint Peter’s Basilica.
- Museo Nazionale di Castel Sant’Angelo - - A primary witness to Rome’s historical transformations. Its loggias, rooms, and galleries are like a time machine, filled with the events the city has experienced, akin to flipping through a history book where each page has left a tangible mark on its walls.
- Despite being a castle, which is typically a closed defensive space, this fortress has shared the city’s fortunes and declines so closely.
- A landmark symbolizing the Church’s control over the populace, serving as a bulwark against criminal tendencies.
- It feels more like entering a prison than a monument, evoking reverence and fear.
- The stories of prisoners, their hopes and despairs, and the figures who shaped the Castle’s history, such as Emperors, Generals, Kings, and Popes, offer a profound insight into Roman society through the centuries in a monument that still bears the weight of time and events.
- All ticket fees included
- Radios and headsets provided for groups of 6+
- Private vehicle with professional driver for pick-up
- Gratuities
Join us on a journey to the castle, a silent observer of the historical evolutions of Rome. Its balconies, chambers and corridors are imprinted with the narratives of the city’s past, much like flipping through a tome of history where each leaf has left a palpable impression on its walls.
Discover a monument symbolizing the Church’s domination over the citizens, a fortification against criminal inclinations, a fortified haven, seemingly disconnected from its surroundings but intimately tied to the city’s rise and downfall.
Gain insights into the lives of prisoners and personalities, including Emperors, Generals, Kings, and Popes, who have shaped the castle’s history.
Delight in the myriad functions the castle has served over the eras: Mausoleum, Fortress, Prison, Papal Residence, and National Museum!
Get introduced to plots and schemes as narrated by our captivating tour guides who are all Doctorate holders in archaeology or art history.
Behold the breathtaking panoramic vista from its terrace.
- For people with any walking impairment please enquire to customize the experience
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
