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Castel Sant'Angelo E-Ticket & Multilingual Audio Guide

89 Reviews 4.13 out of 5 stars Based on 89 traveler reviews collected by Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor | Rome, Italy
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1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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French, German, Italian, Spanish, Mandarin
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Overview

Experience the Castel Sant’ Angelo at your own pace with an e-ticket and a captivating self-guided audio tour on your smartphone. Receive your ticket by email, download the app and the audio tour on your phone, prior to your visit, and travel back in time to experience the glory of Emperor Hadrian’s cylindrical Mausoleum. Known as Hadrian's Tomb, the Castel Sant'Angelo is a fortress located on the right bank of the Tiber, a short distance from the Vatican City.

Put on your headphones and explore the Hadrian’s cylindrical tomb, the luxurious Sala Paolina, through the power of storytelling and learn historical information and uncommon stories and anecdotes from the ancient times. Tour’s content is the result of in-depth research, squeezed into brief original stories that will make your visit both engaging and informative. The audio tour can be used repeatedly and anytime, before or after your visit.

What's Included

  • Offline content (text, audio narration and maps)
  • E-ticket on your phone
  • Adult entry e-ticket for the Castel Sant’ Angelo
  • Smartphone or headphones
  • Food and drinks
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Museo Nazionale di Castel Sant'Angelo
Lungotevere Castello 50, Rome 00193, Italy

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Museo Nazionale di Castel Sant'Angelo

Executions Court : Your tour begins at the main entrance of Castel Sant’Angelo, on the bank of the river Tiber. Once you’ve entered the historic castle, you’ll head toward the large open space which was once home to the executions courtyard. Listen to the stories of famous heretics, such as Giordano Bruno, as you explore a site echoing the grueling days of the Roman Inquisition.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Museo Nazionale di Castel Sant'Angelo

Room of the Cinerary Urns: Getting deeper into the castle, you’ll learn about its early history as a Mausoleum for the glorious Roman Emperors. Experience the genuine excitement of traveling back in time as you explore Hadrian’s cylindrical tomb. Climb up the original 2nd-century brick-walled ramp leading to the room where the cinerary urns of the Imperial family were once placed!
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Museo Nazionale di Castel Sant'Angelo

Paolina Hall : Covered in intricate frescoes, the luxurious Sala Paolina, where Pope Paul III welcomed his honored guests, was designed to impress and manifest the power and wealth of the Catholic Church. Learn about the history of Castel Sant’ Angelo as a papal residence and marvel at the sheer beauty of Perino Del Vaga’s extraordinary decorative complex.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Museo Nazionale di Castel Sant'Angelo

Sant Angelo terrace: Echoing the dramatic ending of the famous opera Tosca, in which the passionate singer Floria Tosca flings herself over the edge of the castle to find death, Sant’ Angelo terrace offers some breathtaking vistas of the Tiber and the Eternal city. Take in the mesmerizing panorama and enjoy one of the highlights of your visit to Rome.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This is an adult entry e-ticket. Please note that reduced/ free entry tickets are not provided by this supplier
  • Please note that not all parts of the site are wheelchair accessible
  • Please note that [BRAND] Voucher is not your entry ticket and it’s not accepted at the entrance

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Castel Sant’Angelo E-Ticket & Multilingual Audio Guide?

A: This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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Activity code: C-57246P56

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Average 4.13 out of 5 stars based on 89 traveler reviews collected by Cool Shore Excursions and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Offline content (text, audio narration and maps)
  • E-ticket on your phone
  • Adult entry e-ticket for the Castel Sant’ Angelo
  • Self-guided audio tour for your smartphone (Android & iOS) in multiple Languages
  • Smartphone or headphones
  • Food and drinks
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • App not compatible with Windows phones
  • Live Guide

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This is a combination of a downloadable self-guided audio tour for your smartphone and an entry ticket for the Castel Sant’ Angelo.
  • No live guide or meeting point provided.
  • You will receive an email from the local supplier with important ticket & audio instructions.
  • Booking requests received between 17:00 to 8:59 (UTC+02:00) are served from 9.00 and on.
  • An Android (version 5.0 and later) or iOS smartphone is required. The audio tour is not compatible with Windows Phones, iPhone 5/5C or older, iPod Touch 5th generation or older, iPad 4th generation or older, iPad Mini 1st generation You will need storage space on your phone (100-150 MB)
  • Participants under 18 years old, as well as visitors with disabilities accompanied by one family member / a helper (belonging to the health and social assistance service), are eligible for free admission. Reduced tickets are also available for EU citizens 18-25 years old
  • This is an adult entry e-ticket. Please note that reduced/ free entry tickets are not provided by this supplier
  • Please note that not all parts of the site are wheelchair accessible
  • Please note that Viator Voucher is not your entry ticket and it’s not accepted at the entrance
  • Download the ticket & audio tour while on WiFi prior to your visit - no wifi/4G on-site
  • Tickets are accepted in either printed or digital format on your phone. Your ticket will be purchased under the name of our company’s legal representative, hence the different name on it. This will cause no issue.
  • Ensure that your smartphone is fully charged & that you bring your earphones
  • Kindly note that travelers need to arrive 30 minutes in advance to go through the security check-in. Late arrivals won’t be accommodated
  • Please consider that large backpacks and bulky bags/ luggage are not allowed in the site

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