Castel Sant'Angelo and St. Peter’s Basilica walking tour
Attractions & guided tours

Castel Sant'Angelo and St. Peter’s Basilica walking tour

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Language: English , Italian , French , Spanish
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Duration: up to 2 hours
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Do this because
  • Retrace the Christian history of Rome visiting two of the city's most iconic landmarks
  • Find out about the intriguing history of Castel Sant'Angelo while walking its gardens
  • Follow an official Vatican guide inside St. Peter's Basilica, the greatest church of Christendom
What to expect

Get the chance to admire the Castle up close and enjoy a professional explanation from your local guide walking between the beautiful Angels' statues by Bernini!

Initially built as a mausoleum for Emperor Adrian, Castel Sant'Angelo turned into a Papal residence and is now a museum. During this tour, you will get to know everything about this magnificent architectonic masterpiece. Walk inside its beautiful gardens to see the famous 'Passetto', worldwide famous due to the novel 'Angels and Demons' by Dan Brown.

Then, head to St. Peter's Basilica, the main landmark for Christianity in the world, where you'll enjoy a guided tour with an official Vatican guide. Admire the precious interiors and the refined masterpieces that adorn this brilliant example of Renaissance architecture and conclude your experience view the splendid view of the majestic St. Peter's Square.

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What's included
  • check Professional guide
  • check Headset
  • check Guided tour of St. Peter's Basilica
What's not included
  • x_not_included Entrance fees to St. Angelo Castle (€20.00 to €30.00 per person)
Where

Piazza di Ponte S. Angelo, RM Roma 00186, Lazio, IT

Meeting point:
Meet your local guide in front of Sant'Angelo Bridge, they will be holding a sign with "Touristation" written on it. Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the beginning of the tour.
What to remember
  • This tour isn't wheelchair accessible
  • It is recommended to wear comfortable shoes and light clothes in summer
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Provider
Ticketstation srl
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

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