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Guides to Castel Sant'Angelo

Everything you need to know before entering: how much the ticket costs and when it's free, opening hours, what to see from Hadrian's tomb to the terrace, how to visit the Passetto di Borgo and how to get there.

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Tours

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The three options chosen by almost everyone. Each has its own page with the meeting point, what's included and what visitors say.

Ticket with digital audio guide 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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From$20per person Book now
Castel Sant'Angelo with a guide 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 di Borgo with a guide and the castle 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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From$38per person Book now

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A live guide from Hadrian’s tomb to the papal rooms and the terrace, ticket included. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before.

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