--- title: Skip-the-lines Castel Sant'Angelo and Pope Paul III Apartments Tour lang: en type: tour city: Rome country: Italy price: 299 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.87 reviews: 31 duration_minutes: 120 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 256 of 360 (Private Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-09-12 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/tours/skip-the-lines-castel-sant-angelo-and-pope-paul-iii-apartments-tour/ --- # Skip-the-lines Castel Sant'Angelo and Pope Paul III Apartments Tour **Guidekin's take:** Not the Museums but the fortress across the river: a private guide through Castel Sant'Angelo, the Pope Paul III apartments, the treasure room and the terrace with its view over the city, with skip the line entry. Guide is included at €299 per person, tickets are not mentioned, so check, and pickup, food and tips are excluded. In our comparison: #256 of 360 in Private Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Enjoy skip-the-line access to Castel Sant’Angelo with your local guide. You will see amazing paintings, ancient fortified walls, statues, the treasure room and even a breathtaking view over the city. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Departure Point: Outside the main gate… - 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 - Children from €39: ages 6 to 17 **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €299 per person - Duration: 2h - Rating: 4.87/5 from 31 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Raphael Tours & Events - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price - Group: Private tour, your party only - Guide languages: English - Start times: 09:00, 09:30, 10:00, 14:00, 14:30, 15:00, 15:30, 16:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-12 ## Reviews 4.87 from 31 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 31 of 31. - 5 stars: 27 (87%) - 4 stars: 4 (13%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise the historical explanations and terrace views; value for money draws isolated criticism. **Praised:** - Detailed explanations of the castle's history and changing uses - Entertaining storytelling that keeps adults and children interested - Personal attention with time for questions and individual interests - Views over Rome from the castle's terraces - Skipping entrance queues helps the visit get started smoothly **Complaints:** - No recurring complaint; isolated criticisms mention poor value and modest interiors Written by Guidekin from the 31 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2017-03-06 to 2022-12-10); last checked 2026-10-03. ## What's included - Local guide - Amazing view over the city of Rome ## Not included - Hotel pickup and drop-off - Food and drinks - Gratuities ## Itinerary 1. **Castel Sant'Angelo** (2h; admission included) - After meeting at the gate, your guide will lead you into Castel Sant’Angelo with your skip-the-line tickets. The castle was the tomb of Emperor Hadrian and many of his successors were buried there. The castle was also used by popes as the State Treasury, a prison and location... ## Schedule - Runs: Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun - Departures: 09:00, 09:30, 10:00, 14:00, 14:30, 15:00, 15:30, 16:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-12 - 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 Departure Point: Outside the main gate of Castel Sant'Angelo (attention: not inside ticket office) Address: Lungotevere Castello, 50 Directions: Take the bridge of Angels until you reach the gate of the castle Return point: Concludes at the castle Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJdQnXoVxgLxMRCQK0txZGq6g Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Children must be accompanied by an adult - The guide speaks fluent English - It is recommended that you wear comfortable shoes - Photography is allowed and you can take great panoramic pictures from the terrace of the castle Booking asks for: dates of birth ## Cost for your party | People | Total | Per person | |---|---|---| | 2 | €598 | €299 | | 4 | €636 | €159 | | 6 | €714 | €119 | 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 · #256 of 360** | €299 | 2h | 4.87 (31) | 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 #256 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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