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Rome: Castel Sant’Angelo Skip-the-Line Ticket & Audio Guide

1. Rome: Castel Sant’Angelo Skip-the-Line Ticket & Audio Guide

Step into the history of the Mausoleum of Hadrian, usually known as Castel Sant'Angelo, with skip-the-line entry privileges and an optional app-based audio guide. Don’t miss the chance to visit the Tomb of the Roman emperor Hadrian, also known as Hadrian's Mole. Explore one of the eternal city's most emblematic attractions in Rome. Located on the right bank of the Tiber and only a short distance from the Vatican City, the Castel Sant'Angelo is an ancient fortress with centuries of history. You'll learn about the ancient legend of Archangel Michael appearing atop the mausoleum, sheathing his sword, signaling the end of the plague of 590, and thus lending the castle its present name. Finish your experience with a panoramic view over Rome and the River Tiber from the castle terrace. This a great opportunity to take some photos of the Ponte Sant'Angelo bridge, also known as the Bridge of Angels.

Castel Sant'Angelo Skip-the-Line Entry & Optional Audioguide

2. Castel Sant'Angelo Skip-the-Line Entry & Optional Audioguide

Uncover the secrets within the walls of the Castel Sant'Angelo, a historic mausoleum museum on the Tiber River's right bank. Explore one of the lesser-known gems of Rome with skip-the-line entry tickets and enjoy views of the city from above. Elevate your visit by upgrading with an audio guide. Skip the lines and walk inside to browse through the artifacts that narrate the building's many transformations. First erected to be a monumental tomb, then a fortress during the medieval ages, and a defensive post for barbarian invasions, the castle will offer you new insights into Roman history. Explore the 5 floors of the museum heading towards a spiral ramp, then see the cells and the rooms that served as a Papal residence, as well as a chamber of ashes where you can marvel at the remains of iconic Roman characters and frescoes preserved perfectly. End this informative trip on the Castle’s astonishing roof terrace and have a picturesque view of the whole city. Be prepared to spot Vatican City, the Tiber River, and the famous Bridge of Angels.

Rome: Castel Sant'Angelo Skip-the-Line Entry Ticket

3. Rome: Castel Sant'Angelo Skip-the-Line Entry Ticket

Explore Castel Sant'Angelo at your own pace with this fast access entry ticket. Enjoy a worry-free visit with assisted entry to the castle. Uncover the secrets of this space that has been used as a mausoleum, fortress, papal residence, and prison. Meet your host at the Castel Sant'Angelo and get help with your ticket and with entering the castle. Explore this castle that was originally commissioned by the Roman Emperor Hadrian as a mausoleum for himself and his family. Be transported back in time to the days of emperors and popes as you enter. Traverse the impressive spiral ramp, a hallmark of the building's architecture, which leads to the rooftop terrace and offers panoramic views of Rome's breathtaking skyline.

Rome: Castel Sant'Angelo Entrance Ticket

4. Rome: Castel Sant'Angelo Entrance Ticket

Explore the imposing Castel Sant'Angelo, also known as the Mausoleum of Hadrian, in Parco Adriano of Rome. Discover the history of the castle across 5 floors which houses a variety of weapons, as well as frescoes from the Renaissance period. Find out more about the beginnings of the castle, which was initially commissioned by Emperor Hadrian and built between 135 and 139 AD. Learn how it was transformed into an imposing defensive structure by the Papal state, and how it was used to protect the various popes from the 14th century onwards. Learn about the various prisoners who were kept within its walls and their often tragic fate.  See the beautifully painted steam papal baths of Leo X and Clemente VII and enjoy beautiful panoramic views of Rome from the castle's famous terrace. Access the castle at any time during the day, and explore it at your own pace.

Rome: Secrets Beneath Castel Sant'Angelo Guided Tour

5. Rome: Secrets Beneath Castel Sant'Angelo Guided Tour

Take part in a small group tour led by a professional guide to admire some areas of the Castel Sant'Angelo that aren’t normally available, such as the Olearie, the historical prisons, and the theater of Clemente VII. Use your skip-the-line entry ticket to save time and begin your 2-hour guided tour of the famous castle erected by the Roman emperor Hadrian as his tomb. Uncover how the building has served as a private residence to popes, a treasury of the state, a prison, and a public execution site. Discover the rich history behind the castle and marvel at its magnificent sculptures and paintings. See the burial place of the late emperor, the pope’s apartment, and the treasury room. End your incredible experience with a panoramic views over the city from the castle's terrace.

Rome: City Highlights, Vatican Pass and Free Transport

6. Rome: City Highlights, Vatican Pass and Free Transport

Make your stay in Rome an unforgettable and unique experience with the 3-day OMNIA Vatican Card and Roma Pass. It’s actually 2 passes rolled into one. Roma Pass grants you free entry to 2 out of 5 top attractions plus discounts at a further 30 top sights and a travel card. The OMNIA Vatican Card allows entry to all top sights in Vatican City plus a 3-day hop-on hop-off bus tour. You will also receive a free guidebook and map to help you plan your itinerary as well as dedicated itineraries that allow you to explore the city at your own pace. The OMNIA Card includes: • Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel - advanced reservation needed (instructions on the confirmation voucher) • Entrance to the Basilica of St. John in the Lateran and cloister with multimedia audio-guide • Entrance to St. Peter’s Basilica including multilingual audio-guide - advanced reservation needed for the audio-guide (instructions on the confirmation voucher) • Carcer Tullianum / Mamertine Prison (St Peter's Prison) - advanced reservations required (instructions on the confirmation voucher) • Vox City Audio-Guide (with the Vatican & Rome app) • Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour valid on Open Bus Vatican and Rome, Big Bus, and City Sightseeing services The Roma Pass includes free admission to 2 of the following attractions (adult tickets only): • Capitoline Museums • Castel Sant'Angelo • The Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill - advanced reservation needed (instructions on the confirmation voucher) • Borghese Gallery - advanced reservation needed (instructions on the confirmation voucher) It also includes price reductions to many museums and attractions, including the following: Museums: • Castel Sant'Angelo National Museum • National Roman Museum – Palazzo Massimo alle Terme • National Roman Museum – Palazzo Altemps • National Roman Museum – Crypta Balbi • National Roman Museum – Baths of Diocletian • National Gallery in Palazzo Barberini • Etruscan Museum of Villa Giulia • Musei Capitolini • Centrale Montemartini • National Museum of Oriental Art • MACRO - Museo d'Arte Contemporanea Roma • MAXXI - National Museum of XXI Century Arts • Planetarium and astronomical museum Attractions: • Trajan's Market • Palazzo Valentini – Archaeological Area of the Domus Romane • Ara Pacis Vatican and Rome Open Bus Tour. This panoramic hop-on hop-off bus tour stops at: 1. Termini Central Station - Plazza del Cinquencento 2. Santa Maria Maggiore 3. San Giovanni in Laterano - Holy Stairs 4. Colosseum - Roman Forum 5. Circo Massimo - Isola Tiberina 5. Piazza Venezia - Campidoglio 6. Santa Maria Maggiore 7. Largo Argentina - Pantheon 8. Piazza Navona 9. Vaticano - Basilica di San Pietro, Castel Sant'Angelo 10. Ludovisi - Piazza di Spagna 11. Fontana di Trevi - S. Maria in via Lata Please note: Before your arrival in Rome download the Vatican & Rome App (available on Play Store or Apple Store) so you can enjoy the Vox City audio guide.

Rome: Highlights Vespa Sidecar Tour with Coffee and Gelato

7. Rome: Highlights Vespa Sidecar Tour with Coffee and Gelato

Explore Rome like a local on this guided Vespa sidecar tour. Uncover the enchanting history and vibrant atmosphere of Rome in a truly unique way – aboard a classic Vespa. Enjoy an exhilarating journey through the heart of the Eternal City, taking you past iconic landmarks, through charming neighborhoods, and up scenic hills. Begin at the central Piazza di San Marco, next to Piazza Venezia. From here, ride to iconic sites like the majestic Colosseum, historic Roman Baths, and the intriguing Pyramid of Cestius. Ascend Aventine Hill to unwind at the serene Orange Tree Garden and whizz past Circus Maximus en route to the lively Trastevere neighborhood. Here, pause for a well-deserved gelato or coffee break, and end with a ride up to Janiculum Hill, offering breathtaking panoramic views of Rome from the splendid Fontanone. Conclude at the same central location where the tour started, Piazza di San Marco and be conveniently situated to continue exploring Rome's myriad attractions on your own.

Roma Pass: 48 or 72-Hour City Card with Transportation

8. Roma Pass: 48 or 72-Hour City Card with Transportation

The Roma Pass network includes over 45 monuments, museums, and archaeological sites, including the Colosseum, Roman and Imperial Forums, Capitoline Museums, Ara Pacis, Trajan's Market, the National Roman Museums, the Caracalla Baths, Borghese Gallery, Circo Massimo, Archaeological Park of Appia Antica, and Castel Sant'Angelo. With the city card, skip-the-line admission will be free at your first museum or site. In addition, you’ll enjoy discounted admission to all other museums and archaeological sites visited thereafter. You’ll also receive discounts with other participating service and activity providers. Explore the city as you travel for free on Rome’s public transportation network. Here is a list of museums, archaeological sites, and experiences included: • Accademia Nazionale di San Luca• Circo Massimo• Circo Massimo Experience• Forum Pass Super (Roman Forum, the Imperial Fora and the Palatine)• Galleria Borghese• Galleria d’Arte Moderna di Roma Capitale• Galleria Nazionale Duarte Antica in Palazzo Barberini and Palazzo Corsini • Galleria Nazionale d’Arte Moderna e Contemporanea• Galleria Spada• Journeys through ancient Rome• Mausoleo di Augusto• MAXXI - Museo nazionale delle arti del XXI secolo• Mercati di Traiano - Museo dei Fori Imperiali• Musei Capitolini• Musei Capitolini - Centrale Montemartini• Musei di Villa Torlonia• Musei di Villa Torlonia - Casina delle Civette• Musei di Villa Torlonia - Casino Nobile• Musei di Villa Torlonia – Serra Moresca• Museo Carlo Bilotti Aranciera di Villa Borghese• Museo Civico di Zoologia• Museo dell’Ara Pacis• Museo della Repubblica Romana e della memoria garibaldina• Museo delle Mura• Museo di Casal de’ Pazzi• Museo di Roma• Museo di Roma in Trastevere• Museo di Scultura Antica Giovanni Barracco• Museo Napoleonico• Museo Nazionale degli Strumenti Musicali (reduced ticket only)• Museo Nazionale di Castel Sant’Angelo• Museo Nazionale di Palazzo Venezia (service with Roma Pass temporarily suspended)• Museo Nazionale Etrusco di Villa Giulia• Museo Nazionale Romano• Museo Nazionale Romano - Crypta Balbi• Museo Nazionale Romano - Palazzo Altemps• Museo Nazionale Romano - Palazzo Massimo• Museo Nazionale Romano - Terme di Diocleziano• Museo Pietro Canonica a Villa Borghese• Museum of Civilisations• Museum of Civilisations - Museo Nazionale Preistorico ed Etnografico "Luigi Pigorini"• Museum of Civilisations - Museo Nazionale dell’Alto Medioevo• Museum of Civilisations - Museo Nazionale delle Arti e Tradizioni Popolari• Museum of Civilisations - Museo Nazionale d’Arte Orientale• Palazzo Valentini - Archaeological Area of the Domus Romane• Parco archeologico del Colosseo, Foro Romano & Palatino • Parco archeologico del Colosseo, Foro Romano & Palatino - Colosseo (Anfiteatro Flavio)• Parco archeologico del Colosseo, Foro Romano & Palatino - Palatino e Foro Romano• Parco Archeologico dell'Appia Antica• Parco Archeologico dell'Appia Antica - Antiquarium Di Lucrezia Romana• Parco Archeologico dell'Appia Antica - Complesso di Capo di Bove• Parco Archeologico dell'Appia Antica - Mausoleo di Cecilia Metella e Castrum Caetani• Parco Archeologico dell'Appia Antica - Parco Delle Tombe Della Via Latina• Parco Archeologico dell'Appia Antica - Villa dei Quintili e Santa Maria Nova• Parco Archeologico di Ostia Antica• Terme di Caracalla• Villa di Massenzio & Mausoleo di Romolo

Rome: Big Bus Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Tour

9. Rome: Big Bus Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Tour

Get ready to experience Rome like never before! Hop on board the open-top, double-decker bus and get ready to be amazed by the stunning architecture and fascinating history of the city. Marvel at the iconic Colosseum, take in the breathtaking views from the famous Spanish Steps, and be awe-inspired by the majestic Vatican. With daily departures from Termini Railway Station and the option to join the tour from any of the stops on the route, this is the perfect way to explore over 10 locations throughout the city. If you're feeling adventurous, why not explore the "eternal city" on foot with our fantastic digital self-guided walking tours? Discover hidden gems and immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of this incredible city. Some of the locations you can see on the tour route include: Basilica Santa Maria Maggiore Colosseum Roman Forum Circus Maximus San Giovanni Piazza Venezia Piazza Navona Pantheon Castel Sant'Angelo Vatican St. Peter's Basilica Trevi Fountain Spanish Steps Piazza Barberini Termini Railway Station

Rome: Castel Sant'Angelo with Priority Entrance

10. Rome: Castel Sant'Angelo with Priority Entrance

Discover the history of this mausoleum-turned-museum with skip-the-line, hosted access. Located on the right bank of the Tiber only a short distance from the Vatican City, the Castel Sant'Angelo is an ancient fortress with centuries of history. Explore the museum's seven floors to discover an extensive collection of ancient artifacts and perfectly preserved frescoes from the Renaissance period. Built in 135 AD for the Roman Emperor Hadrian, the building has played an important part in Rome’s architectural history. Climb the spiral staircase to reach the Chamber of Ashes where a number of historical figures were incarcerated, before continuing up to visit the Papal Residence. Immerse yourself in the stories of each different room as you admire the art within. Finish your experience with a panoramic view over Rome and the River Tiber from the castle terrace. A great opportunity to take some photos of the Ponte Sant'Angelo bridge, also known as the Bridge of Angels.

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4.2 / 5

based on 18,425 reviews

We went on this tour with Luisa. She was so knowledgeable and was able to answer every question we had (which was a lot). Aside from seeing various places from the Angels & Demons movie, this tour was also a nice walking tour of Rome and we were able to see a lot in just four hours. The tour is a lot of walking but walking is the best way to see Rome. The tour ended around sunset at St. Peters Square and it was BEAUTIFUL. Overall 10/10 tour and Luisa, you were amazing :)

We've visited Rome a few times, so were lookimg for something different to do. Really enjoyed this activity. It took us to hidden places we hadn't discovered before and gave us a new insight into the beautiful city. The game was great as we didn't need to go into places, so it's good to do at night. The story was very interesting and a little unexpected too! We'll definitely use this app in other cities we visit.

Una muy buena experiencia, increíble lugar con tanta historia, la verdad que quede impresionada. La guía Sara fue muy agradable siempre dándonos muy buena explicación de todo.

This was a great tour. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable. You get an expectacular view of rome. The whole city looks amazing from the top.

Amazing tour, you really understand the history and evolution of this castle.