Discover two of Rome’s most iconic landmarks on an exclusive private tour. Visit the fascinating Castel Sant’Angelo, the former mausoleum of Emperor Hadrian later transformed into a papal fortress, before continuing to the magnificent St. Peter’s Square, the heart of Vatican City.
The tour includes admission to Castel Sant’Angelo and a guided visit to St. Peter’s Square. Please note that entry to St. Peter’s Basilica is not included.
TOUR DETAILS
Private Tour: Castel Sant’Angelo and St. Peter’s Square.
DURATION: about 3 hours
LANGUAGE: English
PRICE INCLUDES: private guide (3 hours), entrance tickets with pre-reservation (no queue) to Castel Sant’Angelo, guided tour St. Peter’s Square (entry into the Basilica is not included).
AVAILABILITY: every day except for the first Sunday of every month, 1 January, 1 May, 25 December.
STARTING TIME: this tour can start from 9.00 am to 4.30 pm. Sunday from 9.00 am to 3.00 pm.
CHILDREN: children under the age of 4 are allowed on the tour for free and do not need any reservation. Children from 4 years up to the age of 18 participate in the tour paying a reduced rate. (Identity document required).
TOUR ITINERARY
This private tour lasts approximately 3 hours and can be customized to suit your interests and preferences.
Your experience begins at Castel Sant’Angelo, where your guide will first introduce the monument from the outside, explaining its distinctive architecture and the strategic importance of its location on the banks of the River Tiber. The tour then continues inside the castle, where you will discover the many different roles Castel Sant’Angelo has played throughout the centuries, from Emperor Hadrian’s mausoleum to papal fortress and residence.
Your guide will lead you through its fascinating halls, secret passageways and historic rooms, culminating on the spectacular terraces, which offer breathtaking panoramic views over Rome, the River Tiber and St. Peter’s Basilica.
After visiting the castle, you will walk along Via della Conciliazione to St. Peter’s Square, a pleasant stroll of approximately 20 minutes.
The tour concludes in this magnificent square, where your guide will explain the history of St. Peter’s Basilica, originally commissioned by Emperor Constantine and later rebuilt during the Renaissance. You will also discover the extraordinary architecture of Vatican City, including Michelangelo’s iconic dome and Bernini’s magnificent colonnade, one of the greatest masterpieces of Baroque architecture.
Please note: This tour does not include admission to St. Peter’s Basilica. However, after the guided tour you are welcome to visit the basilica independently by joining the public admission line or by booking a timed-entry ticket in advance.
Our Guides
All Italy Travels guides are officially licensed by the Province of Rome and selected for their extensive experience, professionalism, and outstanding knowledge of the city’s history and artistic heritage.
Many of our guides are art historians, archaeologists, and university lecturers, ensuring engaging, informative, and memorable tours. Our commitment is to provide every guest with the highest level of service by working with some of the finest guides in Rome.
