Crown Tours · In the park next to the entrance
The entry ticket and an audio guide on your phone, in eight languages: tour the castle at your own pace, from Adriano's ramp to the terrace. It is the most reviewed option for the castle, and the easiest to fit into a day in Rome.
On GetYourGuide, this is the castle option with the most reviews: 4.6 out of 5 from 9,148 ratings, from $20 per person, free cancellation up to 24 hours before. The listing states the €18 adult ticket is included in the price, with the reduced rate of €2 for EU citizens aged 18 to 25. The staff will meet you near the entrance to arrange the ticket and start the app.
The audio guide is an app on your phone, in Italian, English, Spanish, French, German, Chinese, Polish and Portuguese. You need your own headphones and a charged phone. One thing to know before entering: according to some reviews, the track numbering does not follow the current museum route, which with the ongoing works opens from the Dromos and the ramp: look for the track of the room you are in, instead of going in order.
The listing mentions tickets with a time slot: arrive 15 minutes early, as late arrival may mean you cannot join. Inside, you explore freely, and the listing estimates about two hours. According to the listing, it is not suitable for people with mobility issues or wheelchair users, and strollers, suitcases or large bags are not allowed.
From Ponte Sant'Angelo, with the main entrance in front of you, walk about 50 metres to the right and enter the park on the left. Staff are at the first bench on the left, wearing purple Crown Tours T-shirts and holding a flag.
You receive the ticket and audio guide instructions; according to reviews, the ticket is printed and staff show you how to use the app. Then you go through the museum's security checks.
From the Dromos, you climb the Roman spiral ramp towards the Sala delle Urne. This is the 2nd-century AD mausoleum, completed in AD 139.
The Cortile dell'Angelo with the marble angel by Raffaello da Montelupo, from 1536, then the Sala Paolina and the apartments of Paolo III Farnese.
At the top, beneath the bronze Archangel Michael, the terrace overlooks St Peter's and the rooftops of the city centre. You can stay as long as you like: the castle is open Tuesday to Sunday from 9:00 to 19:30, with last entry at 18:30.
★★★★★The audio guide is excellent. It lets you explore the site at your own pace and enjoy every part of the castle.
★★★★★An excellent experience! The castle (Hadrian's tomb) is now a beautiful museum. The terrace also offers a fantastic view of the city of Rome! The included audio guide is very good, although to improve the experience further it could be synced with the current route. [...]
★★★★★Castel Sant'Angelo was not overcrowded, so the visit was not stressful but enjoyable. The historical context was very interesting and the building very impressive.
★★★★★Fantastic, by far the best view of the city. We loved it!
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Yes. The listing includes the official ticket of €18 for adults; the reduced rate of €2 applies to EU citizens aged 18 to 25. The ticket is named: bring your passport or original ID card. If the details do not match, the museum may deny entry without a refund.
In eight: Italian, English, Spanish, French, German, Chinese, Polish, and Portuguese. It is an app on your phone, so bring headphones and a charged battery.
In the park next to the castle: from Ponte Sant'Angelo, with the entrance in front of you, walk about 50 meters to the right and enter the park on the left. The Crown Tours staff, in purple, are at the first bench on the left.
Not always. According to some reviews, the track numbering does not follow the current museum route, which with ongoing works starts from the Dromos and the ramp: look for the track of the room you are in, instead of going in order. The explanations remain correct, only the order changes.
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The entry ticket with a digital audio guide on your phone in 8 languages, to explore at your own pace. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before.
Reserved ticket, audio guide or guideReserved ticket with audio guide on smartphone or guide in English or Spanish, sent via WhatsApp or email 24 hours before.★ 4.5 · 2 hours · from $36
Panoramic terrace and audio guideTicket collected by staff, audio guide on smartphone and the terrace at the top: the castle on your own, with St Peter's in front.★ 4.2 · 1.5 hours · from $21
Castel Sant'Angelo with a guideLive guide and ticket: Hadrian's tomb, papal apartments, terrace and, according to the listing, areas usually closed.★ 4.7 · 1-2 hours · from $65