--- title: Private Tour - St. Angel's Castle lang: en type: tour city: Rome country: Italy price: 130 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 5 reviews: 43 duration_minutes: 135 languages: [en, it] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 118 of 360 (Private Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-09-25 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/tours/private-tour-st-angel-s-castle/ --- # Private Tour - St. Angel's Castle **Guidekin's take:** A private guide through Castel Sant'Angelo from Hadrian's mausoleum to the Vatican's fortress, prison and treasury, with the frescoed halls of the papal apartments and the Aelian bridge in front, rated 5 across 43 reviews. Tickets and the private guide are included at €130 per person, pickup and transport are not. Stairs; moderate fitness needed. In our comparison: #118 of 360 in Private Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview The monument was built by emperor Hadrian (117-138 AD) together with the Aelius bridge in front of it to become a mausoleum for himself and for his successors. In the course of centuries it became the defensive rampart of the Vatican City, the site of a garrison, a prison, but also the offices of the Vatican Treasury and Archive. Today the interior of the castle can be visited with its seventeenth century rich frescoed halls (Hall of Apollo, Hall of Paolina decorated with the Stories of Alexander the Great, Hall of Perseus with episode of the myth of the Greek hero, Room of Amore and Psiche), the prisons, the collection of antique arms, the painting gallery (with works by Carlo Crivelli, Luca Signorelli, and Dosso Dossi), the collection of ancient marbles, ceramics, and sculptures. The terrace offers one of the best panoramic views of the Historical Center. ## Before you book - Meeting point: We will meet in front of the entrance of… - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - Starts 09:00, 15:30: 2 departures a day - Children from €50: ages 7 to 17 **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €130 per person - Duration: 2h 15m - Rating: 5.0/5 from 43 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Rome Guides - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price - Group: Private tour, your party only - Guide languages: English, Italian - Start times: 09:00, 15:30 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-25 ## Reviews 5.0 from 43 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 43 of 43. - 5 stars: 43 (100%) - 4 stars: 0 (0%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ## What's included - Local guide - Tickets - Professional guide - Private tour ## Not included - Hotel pickup and drop-off - Private transportation ## Itinerary 1. **Castel Sant'Angelo** (2h) - The monument was built by emperor Hadrian (117-138 AD) together with the Aelius bridge in front of it to become a mausoleum for himself and for his successors. In the course of centuries it became the defensive rampart of the Vatican City, the site of a garrison, a prison,... ## Schedule - Runs: Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun - Departures: 09:00, 15:30 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-25 - 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 We will meet in front of the entrance of the Castle. We will hold a sign with your name. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJ0aTnEYeKJRMRiUF95xwRbDY Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries - Public transportation options are available nearby - Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness Booking asks for: dates of birth ## Cost for your party | People | Total | Per person | |---|---|---| | 2 | €260 | €130 | | 4 | €440 | €110 | | 6 | €540 | €90 | 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 · #118 of 360** | €130 | 2h 15m | 5.0 (43) | 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 #118 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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