--- title: Castel Sant Angelo Tour With Skip the line Access lang: en type: tour city: Rome country: Italy price: 54 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.82 reviews: 96 duration_minutes: 120 languages: [en, it, es] free_cancellation: "true" schedule_checked: 2026-10-03 data_updated: 2026-10-03 canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/tours/castel-sant-angelo-tour-with-skip-the-line-access/ --- # Castel Sant Angelo Tour With Skip the line Access **Guidekin's take:** Castel Sant'Angelo with skip the line entry and a licensed guide, from Hadrian's mausoleum to the legend of the Archangel and the plague, with the official ticket also covering two small house museums to visit on your own, rated 4.82 across 96 reviews. Admission, guide and headsets are included at €54 per person, pickup, food and tips are not. ## Overview Join us on the exploration of one of the eternal city's most characteristic attraction. So leave your guidebook at home and follow us through the history of the Mausoleum of Hadrian, usually known as Castel Sant'Angelo. Don’t miss the chance to visit the Tomb of the Roman emperor Hadrian, also called Hadrian's mole. Discover the ancient legend of Archangel Michael appeared atop the mausoleum, sheathing his sword as a sign of the end of the plague of 590, thus lending the castle its present name. Feast your eyes in front of the magnificence on the frescoes, Papal apartments, and corridors of the castle and admire sculptures of angels by Bernini, Raggi and Morelli ## Before you book - Meeting point: Meet on the Ponte Sant'Angelo, - Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk - 12 start times: between 09:30 and 16:30 - Food not included: bring or buy your own - Strollers OK: infants accepted **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €54 per person for the Castel Sant'Angelo EnglishTour option; other options up to €86 - Duration: 2h - Rating: 4.82/5 from 96 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Doooing Experience - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English, Italian, Spanish - Tickets: Admission included - Start times: 12 start times between 09:30 and 16:30 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-03 ## Reviews 4.82 from 96 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 96% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 92 of 96. - 5 stars: 86 (90%) - 4 stars: 6 (6%) - 3 stars: 2 (2%) - 2 stars: 1 (1%) - 1 star: 1 (1%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise the guides' knowledge and rooftop views; some feel too much time goes into commentary **Praised:** - Clear, engaging explanations of the castle's changing roles and Roman history - Patient guides who welcome questions and adapt to visitors' interests - Views of Rome from the rooftop terrace - Small groups that can feel like a private visit **Complaints:** - Some find the commentary excessive, while others value the detailed history Written by Guidekin from the 55 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2020-02-26 to 2026-09-06); last checked 2026-10-03. ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Castel Sant'Angelo EnglishTour | €54 / person | English | - | | Castel Sant'Angelo SpanishTour | €69 / person | Spanish | Castel Sant'Angelo SpanishTour | | Castel Sant'Angelo ItalianTour | €86 / person | Italian | Castel Sant'Angelo ItalianTour | ## What's included - Admission fees - English or Italian-speaking guide - Headsets ## Not included - Hotel pickup and drop-off - Gratuities (optional) - Food and drinks ## Itinerary 1. **Castel Sant'Angelo** (2h) - Embark on a fascinating journey into the past, as we explore one of the most renowned sites of Rome and bring his history back to life. Discover our tour along with Rome’s most ancient legends. ## Schedule - Runs: Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun - Departures: 12 start times between 09:30 and 16:30 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-03 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point Meet on the Ponte Sant'Angelo, in front of Castel Sant' Angelo, your guide will be holding a "Doooing Experience" sign. It's important to bring your original ID card Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJV3aDflxgLxMRce0XRhOGk20 Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Strollers are not allowed inside most areas of Castel Sant’Angelo. Visitors will be asked to leave them at the entrance. - This tour is not recommended for people with limited mobility - Guests arriving after the departure time cannot be accommodated and tickets will not be refunded - Full names and dates of birth of all participants are required at booking. - Strollers are not allowed inside most areas of Castel Sant’Angelo. Visitors will be asked to leave them at the entrance. - The official entrance ticket to Castel Sant'Angelo is priced at €18 and also includes access to the Boncompagni Ludovisi House Museum and the Hendrik Christian Andersen House Museum (access to these museums is not included as part of the guided tour). The museum visits are valid on the same day or within the following two days, until 31 December 2026. - The full cost of the tour is higher because it includes a licensed professional guide, group coordination, headphones if needed, and various operational expenses. These additional elements contribute to the final price of the tour. Booking asks for: dates of birth ## More in Rome - All Rome tours: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/tours/castel-sant-angelo-tour-with-skip-the-line-access/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/?format=md