--- title: Private Tour of Castel Sant'Angelo lang: en type: tour city: Rome country: Italy price: 200 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 5 reviews: 68 duration_minutes: 120 languages: [de, en, it, fr, es] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 81 of 360 (Private Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-09-26 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/tours/private-tour-of-castel-sant-angelo/ --- # Private Tour of Castel Sant'Angelo **Guidekin's take:** A private guided visit inside Castel Sant'Angelo with skip the line tickets, from Hadrian's tomb and the treasury deep in the core to the frescoed papal apartments and the torture chamber, rated 5 across 68 reviews. Tickets and the private guide are included at €200 per person, food and tips are not. Wheelchair accessible. In our comparison: #81 of 360 in Private Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview With skip the line entrance tickets and your expert guide, begin in 138 AD when the Castel was originally built as a funeral monument for Emperor Hadrian. Here you can still explore the mausoleum dedicated to him. Explore the Treasury room deep inside the castle, where it is said his ashes were originally placed before the 5th century sacking of Rome. As you make your way through the castle, visit the frescoed Papal apartments. Hear about the lives of the pope's and cardinals who resided here - such as the Borgia, and others who hid away when crisis struck. Stand in a torture chambre in the courtyard where numerous executions were held, and see the famous Passeto Secreto - the 'secret passageway' that connects the castle directly with the Vatican which inspired Dan Brown's book Angels and Demons. Finally, enjoy stunning views of the city from the top of the monument where Archangel Michael stands armed with a sword, guarding the city. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Meet your guide at the entrance of… - Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - 8 start times: between 09:00 and 16:00 - Food not included: bring or buy your own - Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Children from €115: ages 3 to 17 **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €200 per person - Duration: 2h - Rating: 5.0/5 from 68 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: LivTours - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price - Group: Private tour, your party only - Guide languages: German, English, Italian, French, Spanish - Tickets: Admission included - Start times: 09:00, 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00, 16:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-26 ## Reviews 5.0 from 68 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 68 of 68. - 5 stars: 68 (100%) - 4 stars: 0 (0%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise the guides' storytelling and rooftop views; some describe very hot conditions during their visit **Praised:** - Clear explanations of the castle's Roman and papal history - Lively storytelling that keeps the history engaging - Guides who keep children and teenagers interested - Tours tailored to visitors' interests and questions - Rooftop views across Rome and the Vatican **Complaints:** - Very hot weather during some castle visits Written by Guidekin from the 66 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2023-04-01 to 2026-09-15); last checked 2026-10-03. ## What's included - Courtyard of the Shooting - Treasury Hall & Borgia Courtyard of the theatre - Hadrian’s tomb & Torture chamber - Fully guided visit inside - Castel Sant' Angelo entry valued at €16, included - Skip the line tickets to the Castel Sant' Angelo - Papal apartments - Belvedere terrace with panoramic views - Chapel of the Condemned ## Not included - Tips and gratuities - Food and drinks ## Itinerary 1. **Castel Sant'Angelo** (2h; admission included) - Explore this uniquely historic fortress that has evolved over time - from Emperor Hadrian's funeral monument, to a Papal refuge and prison. Your expert guide will take you through time as you explore Castel Sant'Angelo and all it's hidden secrets, and walk through the... ## Schedule - Runs: Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun - Departures: 09:00, 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00, 16:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-26 - 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 your guide at the entrance of Castel Sant'Angelo. Your guide will be holding a LivTours sign. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJk4FpXbNhLxMRmTb3hGgwWf0 ## Good to know - Wheelchair accessible - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Public transportation options are available nearby - Suitable for all physical fitness levels ## Cost for your party | People | Total | Per person | |---|---|---| | 2 | €400 | €200 | | 4 | €680 | €170 | | 6 | €960 | €160 | Cheapest option for that party size from the operator's current price tiers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date. Shared tours in Private Tours start at €32 per person. ## Compared with other Private Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #81 of 360** | €200 | 2h | 5.0 (68) | private | | [Private Vatican Highlights Guided Tour with Sistine Chapel](/italy/rome/tours/private-vatican-highlights-guided-tour-with-sistine-chapel/?format=md) | €250 | 3h 15m | 4.99 (1713) | private | | [Rome: Private/Group 4 Hours Golf Cart SightseeingTour](/italy/rome/tours/rome-private-group-4-hours-golf-cart-sightseeingtour/?format=md) | €75 | 4h | 4.99 (1048) | private | | [Rome on a Golf Cart Semi-Private Tour Max 6 with Private Option](/italy/rome/tours/rome-on-a-golf-cart-semi-private-tour-max-6-with-private-option/?format=md) | €139 | 3h | 4.98 (2839) | shared | Ranked #81 of 360 in Private Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €24 to €4913, median €175; typical length 3h. 319 of 360 are private. 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