Castel Sant'Angelo Tickets 2026: Prices, Hours and Passetto

Q: How much does it cost to enter Castel Sant'Angelo?

The full ticket costs €18 from 1 July 2026. EU citizens aged 18-25 pay €2, under 18 enter free. The ticket is named: bring an ID. On GetYourGuide, the ticket with audio guide starts from $20. All rates in the ticket guide.

Q: Can you enter Castel Sant'Angelo for free?

Yes, on the first Sunday of the month: free entry from 9:00, last entry at 18:30, no booking, one queue. Next are Sunday 1 November and Sunday 6 December 2026. That day, the Passetto di Borgo is not open. Also free every day for under 18s.

Q: How much time do you need to visit Castel Sant'Angelo?

From one and a half to two hours for the castle, from Adriano's ramp to the terrace. Add one hour for the Passetto di Borgo. Guided tours on GetYourGuide last from 75 minutes to 2 hours.

Q: What time does Castel Sant'Angelo close?

At 19:30, with last entry at 18:30. It is open Tuesday to Sunday from 9:00, all year with the same hours. Closed on Mondays, 25 December and 1 January. On the first Sunday of the month, entry is free; on the first Monday, there is Lunedì di Castello. Details in the hours guide.

Q: What is Lunedì di Castello?

A special opening on the first Monday of the month, from 14:00 to 20:00 with last entry at 19:00, with a special ticket of €5 sold only on site, no groups. The route is limited: Adriano's ramp, the papal apartments and the terrace. The last 2026 dates are 2 November and 7 December.

Q: What is inside Castel Sant'Angelo?

Three castles in one: Hadrian's tomb with the spiral ramp and the Sala delle Urne, the fortress with the bastions, prisons and Cortile dell'Angelo, and the papal apartments with the Sala Paolina. At the top is the terrace with a view of St Peter's. The room-by-room route in the what to see guide.

Q: What is the secret of Castel Sant'Angelo?

The Passetto di Borgo: a fortified corridor of about 800 metres on the walls leading from the castle to the Vatican Palaces. Popes used it to escape, Alexander VI in 1494 and Clement VII during the Sack of Rome in 1527. Today it is visited with a guide, from Friday to Sunday. All in the Passetto guide.

Q: Did the popes live in Castel Sant'Angelo?

They used it as a residence and refuge. The peak was under Paul III Farnese (1534-1549), who had the apartments decorated. In times of danger, popes reached it from the Vatican via the Passetto.

Q: Who is the angel on top of Castel Sant'Angelo?

It is Archangel Michael. According to legend, in 590 Pope Gregory the Great saw him on the mole sheathing his sword, a sign that the plague was over. Today's bronze statue is by Peter Anton von Verschaffelt, from 1753; the marble angel by Raffaello da Montelupo (1536) is in the Cortile dell'Angelo.

Tickets and tours

Choose your ticket for Castel Sant'Angelo

In the centre, the most chosen guided tour. On the left, the ticket with the audio guide on your phone; on the right, the Passetto di Borgo with a guide. Each listing opens the full page.

The cheapest ★ 4.62 hoursFree cancellation

Ticket with digital audio guide

TicketAudio guide on app8 languages

Meeting point: 50 metres to the right of the main entrance

The entry ticket with the audio guide on your phone: explore the castle at your own pace, from Adriano's ramp to the terrace. Bring headphones, a charged phone and an ID.

What's included

Entry ticket to Castel Sant'Angelo
Digital audio guide on your phone, in 8 languages
Assistance at the entrance
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before

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The most chosen ★ 4.71-2 hoursFree cancellation

Castel Sant'Angelo with a guide

Live guideTicket includedHeadsets

Meeting point: Main entrance, Lungotevere Castello

A guided tour from Hadrian's tomb to the papal apartments and the terrace. According to the listing, it also covers areas usually closed to the public.

What's included

Entry ticket to Castel Sant'Angelo
Live guide throughout the tour
Headsets if needed
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before

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From$65per person Book now

Passetto ★ 4.41 hourNon-refundable

Passetto di Borgo with a guide and the castle

Passetto di BorgoBastione di San MarcoNon-refundable

Meeting point: Castle ticket office

One hour with a guide on the Passetto di Borgo, the popes' escape passage, and on the Bastione di San Marco. Then explore the castle on your own, with an audio guide on your phone.

What's included

Passetto ticket and guided tour with the Bastione di San Marco
Entry ticket to Castel Sant'Angelo
Audio guide on app in 8 languages
Non-refundable

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Which one is for you

Three questions are enough. Do you want to explore on your own or with a guide? Are you interested in the Passetto di Borgo? And do you want to add the Vatican on the same day?

Option	Meeting point	What's included	Ideal for	Duration	From
Castel Sant'Angelo with a guide	Main entrance, Lungotevere Castello	Ticket, guide, headsets	Understand what you see, with a live guide	1-2 hours	$65	Book now
Ticket with digital audio guide	Next to the main entrance	Ticket, digital audio guide on app	Explore at your own pace for less	2 hours	$20	Book now
Passetto di Borgo with a guide and the castle	Castel Sant'Angelo ticket office	Passetto with a guide, ticket, audio guide	The popes' passage, with the castle afterwards	1 hour	$38	Book now
Reserved ticket, audio guide or guide	Depending on the option chosen	Ticket, audio guide or guide	The reserved ticket, with an audio guide or a live guide in English or Spanish	2 hours	$36	Book now
Panoramic terrace and audio guide	Meeting point with staff	Ticket, panoramic terrace, audio guide	The ticket with the terrace and a multilingual audio guide, for a self-guided visit	1.5 hours	$21	Book now
2-hour guided tour	Two meeting points, depending on the option	Ticket, guide, headsets	The highest-rated guided tour, with reserved entry and headsets	2 hours	$55	Book now
Small-group guided tour	In front of the castle entrance	Ticket, guide, headsets	Two hours with a guide in a small group, ticket included	2 hours	$72	Book now
Shared or private tour	Castle entrance, bridge side	Ticket, guide, headsets	A private guide just for your group, with the ticket already reserved	75 min	$100	Book now
Passetto di Borgo and castle, reserved entry	Castle entrance	Passetto, ticket, options	Passetto and castle, with a guide or the Vatican Museums as an option	1-3 hours	$55	Book now
Castle with the Vatican Museums or the Pantheon	Meeting point with assistance	Ticket, Vatican or Pantheon option	The castle and, in the same booking, the Vatican Museums or the Pantheon	Self-guided visit	$34	Book now

The two options with Passetto di Borgo and the ticket with the Vatican Museums or the Pantheon are non-refundable; all others can be cancelled free of charge up to 24 hours before. The Passetto cannot be visited on the first Sunday of the month.

Before booking

Three castles, one on top of the other.

At the bottom is Hadrian's tomb, with the spiral ramp rising in the dark up to the Sala delle Urne. Above it, the fortress: bastions, prisons, the Cortile dell'Angelo. At the top are the papal apartments, with the Sala Paolina commissioned by Paul III Farnese, and the terrace.

Since 1870 the castle has belonged to the Italian State and since 1925 it has been a national museum: it is not part of the Vatican, even though the Passetto di Borgo connects it to the Vatican Palaces.

139

The year in which Hadrian's mausoleum was completed. It later became a fortress, papal residence and prison.

Full ticket €18Aged 18-25 €2Free under 18Closed on Mondays

A spiral ramp of ancient bricks under a vault, with warm light coming from above — A Roman brick spiral ramp: an illustrative image.

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Bring an ID

The ticket is named: if the name does not match the ID, you will not be allowed in.

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No cloakroom

The castle has no cloakroom and animals are not allowed. The listings ask you not to bring large luggage.

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And on Mondays?

Closed, except the first Monday of the month: the Lunedì di Castello, from 14:00 to 20:00, for €5, with a reduced route.

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And the Passetto?

Only with a guide, from Friday to Sunday and on Saturday evenings. Never on the first Sunday of the month.

The tour

How the visit works

From the entrance to the terrace: four stages, the same with a simple ticket or with a guide.

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The ticket

Named, with your ID in your pocket. If you book on GetYourGuide, you will find the meeting point on the listing.

One name per ticket

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The ramp

With the current works, you can enter from the Dromos and climb the Roman ramp up to the Cortile dell'Angelo.

The route may change

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The rooms

The Sala delle Urne, the marble angel by Raffaello da Montelupo, the Sala Paolina, the prisons.

From 1.5 to 2 hours

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The terrace

At the top, under the bronze Archangel Michael, the Tiber and the dome of St Peter's Basilica in front of you.

Last entry 18:30

Plan your visit

Four ways to see the castle

The simple ticket, the guided tour, the Passetto di Borgo and the free days: one listing each.

€18 full ticket from 1 July 2026, €2 for EU citizens aged 18 to 25, free under 18.
You can buy it on the Musei Italiani platform, with CoopCulture, at the call center or at the castle ticket office.
The same ticket also gives access to Casa Museo Boncompagni Ludovisi and Casa Museo Andersen on the same day and the two following days.
On GetYourGuide, the ticket with a digital audio guide on your phone starts from $20.

The guided tours on GetYourGuide last from 75 minutes to 2 hours and include the ticket.
There is the classic tour, the small-group tour and the private tour: the number of people and the price change.
The museum also organizes free tours in Italian, «Castello racconta Castello»: you need the ticket and a reservation.
The full comparison in the guide to guided tours.

The Passetto di Borgo can only be visited with a guide: Friday, Saturday and Sunday mornings, and Saturday evenings.
On the official channel, the daytime tour with the castle costs €30, €14 for ages 18 to 25.
Never on the first Sunday of the month. Arrive at the ticket office 15 minutes early.
On GetYourGuide, the Passetto di Borgo with the castle starts from $38 and is non-refundable.

The first Sunday of the month entry is free, no reservation needed, from 9:00 with last entry at 18:30.
Next dates: Sunday 1 November and Sunday 6 December 2026. There is only one queue and the route may change with the crowd.
Anyone under 18 enters free every day; also free for the categories provided by law, with an ID.
On the first Monday of the month there is Lunedì di Castello: it is not free, it costs €5.

Full ticket€18From 1 July 2026.

18-25 years€2EU citizens.

Under 18FreeEvery day.

Lunedì di Castello€5The first Monday, 14:00-20:00.

Passetto di Borgo and castle€30The daytime tour with a guide.

On GetYourGuideFrom $20The ticket with audio guide.

Official 2026 prices from the Italian Ministry of Culture and CoopCulture, per person.

Where it is

At the end of the bridge

How to get to the castle

Lungotevere Castello 50, Rome

The castle is on the bank of the Tiber opposite the historic centre, at the end of Ponte Sant'Angelo. From the centre you can walk across the bridge; from St Peter's it is a short walk.

Metro line A, Lepanto stop: about 15 minutes on foot
Bus 40 from Termini station
On foot from Piazza Navona and the centre, across Ponte Sant'Angelo
Temporary ticket office outside during renovation works at the entrance

How to get there, in detail

Around the visit

Everything else you need to know

Documents and bags, accessibility, reductions and the 2026 exhibitions.

The ticket is named: show your ticket and an original ID. If the details do not match, you will not be allowed in.
For tickets bought online or at the call centre you can change the name once, by midnight the day before.
There is no cloakroom and animals are not allowed.
Several listings on GetYourGuide do not allow large luggage or strollers.

For visitors with disabilities access is partial, especially to the outdoor areas.
Works are under way to make the ground floor accessible.
The Passetto di Borgo has an accessible route on the second and fourth Sunday, at 10:45 and 12:15, from Torre del Mascherino.
That route is about 85 cm wide, has two lifts and does not enter the castle.

Under 18s enter free.
From 18 to 25 years old, EU citizens pay €2.
Other categories enter free by law: you need a document proving it at the ticket office.
Groups of 10 to 25 people must always book and use radio guides, at €2 each.

«Fuochi sul Tevere», the views of Rome by Kanutas Ruseckas, in the Appartamento del Castellano until 22 November 2026.
The Sale Cambellotti reopened on 20 May 2026 with «Cambellotti. Tutto diventa forma».
On Lunedì di Castello the Appartamento del Castellano is closed: the exhibition can be seen on other days.
During evening openings the route may be reduced.

Reviews

What visitors say

4.7 ★★★★★
1,885 reviews · Castel Sant'Angelo with a guide
Rating on GetYourGuide

★★★★★
Alec was our guide. He is very knowledgeable and made the history really interesting, with lots of anecdotes and stories. [...] I highly recommend Alec and this tour.
Gerald · Castel Sant'Angelo with a guide, Jun 2026 · originally in English

★★★★★
Agnes was very knowledgeable and made everything very interesting! A one-hour tour, the perfect length. At the end she left us free time.
Josephine · Castel Sant'Angelo with a guide, Aug 2026 · originally in English

★★★★★
A beautiful place. You go at your own pace and, if you use the audio guide, you understand the history of what you are looking at very well. 10/10.
Brandon · Ticket with digital audio guide, Oct 2026 · originally in English

★★★★★
Everything went smoothly. I found the meeting point right away [...] I had a printed ticket, I started the audio and we were ready. Entry was quick. The visit is worth it, especially for the fantastic view.
Claudia · Ticket with digital audio guide, Oct 2026 · originally in English

★★★★★
An exciting experience, with many interesting aspects. Our guide had a lot to tell us about the Passetto di Borgo and Castel Sant'Angelo. Highly recommended!
Susanne · Passetto di Borgo with a guide, Sep 2026 · originally in English

★★★★★
Our guide was excellent [...] I use a cane and the tour is manageable: few steps, and there is a lift for at least part of the castle.
Margaret · Passetto di Borgo with a guide, Feb 2026 · originally in English

★★★★★
We really enjoyed the tour with Amanda [...] Castel Sant'Angelo is already a wonder, but she made it even more pleasant and interesting.
Monica · 2-hour guided tour, May 2026 · originally in English

★★★★★
Alec was excellent: knowledgeable, clear and friendly. He told the facts in an instructive and fun way at the same time.
Rebecca · Small-group guided tour, May 2026 · originally in English

★★★★★
Federica was a good, engaging and knowledgeable guide. She told us the stories, episodes and characters that have passed through the centuries in this majestic and mysterious place.
Pietro · Shared or private tour, May 2026 · originally in English

After the castle

St Peter's, just steps away

From the castle to St Peter's is a short walk: the basilica with a guide, the dome and the Vatican Grottoes.

St Peter's, the dome and the papal tombs

★ 4.6 · 4,136 reviews · 1.5-2.5 hours

A guided tour of St Peter's Basilica, with Michelangelo's Pietà and Bernini's baldachin, the climb to the dome and the Grottoes with St Peter's tomb. The meeting point is in Via del Mascherino, near the basilica.

Free cancellationGuideDomeVatican Grottoes

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The guide

Castel Sant'Angelo, explained

Hadrian had it built as a family tomb, on the bank of the Tiber, and connected it to the city with a new bridge. Almost nineteen centuries later it is still there: a stone cylinder with an angel on top.

From tomb to fortress

The mausoleum was completed in AD 139. Later it was incorporated into the city walls and became a castle. The name comes from a legend from 590: Pope Gregory the Great saw Archangel Michael on the mole sheathing his sword, and the plague ended. Under Paul III Farnese, in the mid-16th century, the castle became the richest papal residence; from the 17th century onwards, it was mainly a prison, where Giordano Bruno, Benvenuto Cellini and Cagliostro were held. In 1925 it became a museum.

A vaulted room with a coffered ceiling, marble floor and light from a high window — A Renaissance hall: an illustrative image.

The official ticket or GetYourGuide

The museum ticket costs €18 and can be bought on the Musei Italiani platform, with CoopCulture or at the ticket office. On GetYourGuide you reserve the same entry together with something extra: a digital audio guide on your phone, a live guide or the Passetto di Borgo. Options with free cancellation can be cancelled up to 24 hours before; each listing states which are non-refundable. All fares in the guide to tickets.

The thing to know: the ticket is named. Write the exact names of all participants when you book and bring an original ID: they check them at the entrance.

The Passetto di Borgo

From the castle, a fortified corridor of about 800 metres starts, along the top of the walls, towards the Vatican Palaces. Alexander VI passed through it in 1494, Clement VII in 1527, during the Sack of Rome. Today it can only be walked with a guide, on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, and on Saturday evenings. The Passetto with a guide and the castle can also be booked on GetYourGuide.

A fortified corridor with arches and battlements on top of a brick wall, towards a distant dome — A walkway on the walls: an illustrative image.

When to go

The castle opens at 9:00 from Tuesday to Sunday, and last entry is at 18:30. The first Sunday of the month is free and busier, with a single queue. On the first Monday of the month, usually a closing day, there is Lunedì di Castello, from 14:00 to 20:00. All in the opening hours guide.

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FAQ

Questions before entering

Direct answers to the most frequent questions about Castel Sant'Angelo.

How much does it cost to enter Castel Sant'Angelo?

The full ticket costs 18 euros from 1 July 2026. EU citizens aged 18 to 25 pay 2 euros, under 18s enter free. The ticket is named: bring an ID. On GetYourGuide, the ticket with audio guide starts from $20. All fares in the ticket guide.

Can you enter Castel Sant'Angelo for free?

Yes, the first Sunday of the month: free entry from 9:00, last entry at 18:30, no booking required and a single queue. The next ones are Sunday 1 November and Sunday 6 December 2026. On that day, the Passetto di Borgo is not open for visits. Also free every day for those under 18.

Is it worth buying tickets in advance?

Booking is not mandatory, but the museum recommends it every day, especially on weekends and holidays. Tickets can also be bought at the castle’s ticket office. For the Passetto di Borgo, however, booking is always required because it can only be visited with a guide, and tickets are released month by month.

How much time do you need to visit Castel Sant'Angelo?

From one and a half to two hours for the castle, from Hadrian’s ramp to the terrace. With the Passetto di Borgo, add one hour. Guided tours on GetYourGuide last from 75 minutes to 2 hours.

What time does Castel Sant'Angelo close?

At 19:30, with last entry at 18:30. It is open from Tuesday to Sunday from 9:00, all year with the same hours. It closes on Mondays, 25 December and 1 January. The first Sunday of the month opens free; the first Monday of the month has Lunedì di Castello. Details in the opening hours guide.

What is Lunedì di Castello?

An extraordinary opening on the first Monday of the month, from 14:00 to 20:00 with last entry at 19:00, with a special ticket of 5 euros sold only on site, no groups. The route is limited: the mausoleum ramp, the papal apartments and the terrace. The last 2026 dates are 2 November and 7 December.

What is inside Castel Sant'Angelo?

Three castles in one: the tomb of Hadrian with the spiral ramp and the Sala delle Urne, the fortress with the bastions, the prisons and the Cortile dell'Angelo, and the papal apartments with the Sala Paolina. At the top is the terrace with a view of St Peter’s. The room-by-room route in the what to see guide.

What is the secret of Castel Sant'Angelo?

The Passetto di Borgo: a fortified corridor of about 800 metres along the walls leading from the castle to the Vatican Palaces. Popes used it to escape, Alexander VI in 1494 and Clement VII during the Sack of Rome in 1527. Today it is walked with a guide, from Friday to Sunday. All in the Passetto guide.

Did the popes live in Castel Sant'Angelo?

They used it as a residence and refuge. The peak of its splendour was under Paul III Farnese (1534-1549), who had the apartments decorated. In times of danger, popes reached it from the Vatican via the Passetto.

Who is the angel on top of Castel Sant'Angelo?

It is the Archangel Michael. According to legend, in 590 Pope Gregory the Great saw him on the mole as he sheathed his sword, a sign that the plague was over. Today’s bronze statue is by Peter Anton von Verschaffelt, from 1753; the marble angel by Raffaello da Montelupo (1536) is in the Cortile dell'Angelo.

Is Castel Sant'Angelo part of the Vatican?

No. It has been the property of the Italian State since 1870 and is a national museum of the Italian Ministry of Culture. The ticket has nothing to do with the Vatican Museums. However, the Passetto di Borgo connects the castle to the Vatican Palaces.

Which metro station is closest to Castel Sant'Angelo?

Lepanto, on line A, about 15 minutes on foot. From Termini station there is also bus 40. From the historic centre you can walk there by crossing Ponte Sant'Angelo. All in the how to get there guide.

Castel Sant'Angelo

Choose your ticket for Castel Sant'Angelo

Ticket with digital audio guide

Castel Sant'Angelo with a guide

Passetto di Borgo with a guide and the castle

Reserved tickets, guided tours and combo tickets

Reserved ticket, audio guide or guide

Panoramic terrace and audio guide

2-hour guided tour

Small-group guided tour

Shared or private tour

Passetto di Borgo and castle, reserved entry

Castle with the Vatican Museums or the Pantheon

Which one is for you

Three castles, one on top of the other.

Bring an ID

No cloakroom

And on Mondays?

And the Passetto?

How the visit works

The ticket

The ramp

The rooms

The terrace

Four ways to see the castle

At the end of the bridge

How to get to the castle

Everything else you need to know

From Hadrian's tomb to the terrace.

What visitors say

St Peter's, just steps away

St Peter's, the dome and the papal tombs

Castel Sant'Angelo, explained

From tomb to fortress

The official ticket or GetYourGuide

The Passetto di Borgo

When to go

Plan it well

What’s new at the castle

Questions before entering

Choose your ticket, then the date.