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Castel Sant Angelo

A historic fortress offering panoramic views, rich history, and centuries of art and architecture.
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Slide 1 of 12, Castel Sant'Angelo and Sant'Angelo Bridge over Tiber River on a sunny day in Rome, Italy.
Castel Sant'Angelo and Sant'Angelo Bridge over Tiber River on a sunny day in Rome, Italy.
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  • Enter the 2nd century mausoleum-turned-museum at your reserved time slot and explore at your own pace.

  • Admire ancient architecture and 16-century frescoes as you wander through the spiral ramps, papal apartments, and prisoner cells.

  • You can also upgrade your visit with an audio guide or guidebook for an enriching and engaging experience.

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  • Enter the 2nd century mausoleum-turned-museum at your reserved time slot and explore at your own pace.

  • Admire ancient architecture and 16-century frescoes as you wander through the spiral ramps, papal apartments, and prisoner cells.

  • You can also upgrade your visit with an audio guide or guidebook for an enriching and engaging experience.

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€18
Slide 1 of 13, Pantheon and Castel Sant'Angelo in Rome, showcasing iconic architecture.
Pantheon and Castel Sant'Angelo in Rome, showcasing iconic architecture.
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  • Two landmarks, one seamless plan. Save time, avoid multiple bookings, and walk between sites along the scenic Ponte Sant’Angelo.

  • Step inside the Pantheon, Rome’s best-preserved ancient monument, and admire its vast coffered dome and open oculus with fast-track entry.

  • Enjoy priority access to Castel Sant’Angelo, once Emperor Hadrian’s mausoleum, later a papal fortress and prison, now a museum with panoramic terrace views.

  • Add a multilingual digital audio guide (English, Spanish, German, Italian, or French) to enrich your visit with historical context and legends.

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  • Two landmarks, one seamless plan. Save time, avoid multiple bookings, and walk between sites along the scenic Ponte Sant’Angelo.

  • Step inside the Pantheon, Rome’s best-preserved ancient monument, and admire its vast coffered dome and open oculus with fast-track entry.

  • Enjoy priority access to Castel Sant’Angelo, once Emperor Hadrian’s mausoleum, later a papal fortress and prison, now a museum with panoramic terrace views.

  • Add a multilingual digital audio guide (English, Spanish, German, Italian, or French) to enrich your visit with historical context and legends.

from Original price€36.33
€28.24

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Slide 1 of 15, Vatican Museum hall and Castel Sant'Angelo exterior in Rome, Italy.
Vatican Museum hall and Castel Sant'Angelo exterior in Rome, Italy.
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  • Explore the world’s greatest art collection and its masterpiece-filled chapel, with priority entry to a 2nd century fortress, in one easy booking.

  • See works by Michelangelo, Raphael, Titian, Bernini, and more at the Vatican Museums.

  • Explore Michelangelo's iconic ceiling and wall frescoes in the magnificent Sistine Chapel.

  • At Castel Sant’Angelo, mausoleum-turned-museum, uncover over 2,000 years of Roman history and papal conspiracies with your audio guide in English, Spanish, Italian, Chinese, French or German.

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  • Explore the world’s greatest art collection and its masterpiece-filled chapel, with priority entry to a 2nd century fortress, in one easy booking.

  • See works by Michelangelo, Raphael, Titian, Bernini, and more at the Vatican Museums.

  • Explore Michelangelo's iconic ceiling and wall frescoes in the magnificent Sistine Chapel.

  • At Castel Sant’Angelo, mausoleum-turned-museum, uncover over 2,000 years of Roman history and papal conspiracies with your audio guide in English, Spanish, Italian, Chinese, French or German.

from Original price€50.71
€45.68

10% off

Slide 1 of 8, Tourists in Vatican Museums courtyard with Sphere Within Sphere sculpture, Rome, Italy.
Tourists in Vatican Museums courtyard with Sphere Within Sphere sculpture, Rome, Italy.
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  • Save 1–2 hours with timed entry to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel—no ticketing queues.

  • Explore the museums at your own pace, from classical sculptures to Renaissance frescoes in the Gallery of Maps.

  • End at the Sistine Chapel and witness Michelangelo’s iconic Creation of Adam ceiling.

  • Choose upgrades like hosted entry for personal assistance through the entry process or an audio guide in 12 languages for an insightful visit.

  • Want more? Add a scenic open-bus tour of the Vatican Gardens—normally closed to the public.

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  • Save 1–2 hours with timed entry to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel—no ticketing queues.

  • Explore the museums at your own pace, from classical sculptures to Renaissance frescoes in the Gallery of Maps.

  • End at the Sistine Chapel and witness Michelangelo’s iconic Creation of Adam ceiling.

  • Choose upgrades like hosted entry for personal assistance through the entry process or an audio guide in 12 languages for an insightful visit.

  • Want more? Add a scenic open-bus tour of the Vatican Gardens—normally closed to the public.

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€24.38
Slide 1 of 14, Castel Sant'Angelo and St. Peter's Basilica in Rome, Italy, with tourists exploring.
Castel Sant'Angelo and St. Peter's Basilica in Rome, Italy, with tourists exploring.
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  • Get timed-access to a 2nd century mausoleum and the world's largest church, in one booking.

  • At St. Peter’s Basilica, admire masterpieces like Michelangelo’s life-sized Pietà and gain expert insights into its artistic and spiritual significance.

  • Descend into the Papal Tombs beneath St. Peter’s Basilica to witness the final resting places of past popes, surrounded by centuries of history.

  • Explore all five floors of Castel Sant’Angelo, where statues, artwork, and historical weapons are preserved.

  • With a multilingual audio guide, uncover how this castle functioned as a fortress, residence, and even a prison.

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  • Get timed-access to a 2nd century mausoleum and the world's largest church, in one booking.

  • At St. Peter’s Basilica, admire masterpieces like Michelangelo’s life-sized Pietà and gain expert insights into its artistic and spiritual significance.

  • Descend into the Papal Tombs beneath St. Peter’s Basilica to witness the final resting places of past popes, surrounded by centuries of history.

  • Explore all five floors of Castel Sant’Angelo, where statues, artwork, and historical weapons are preserved.

  • With a multilingual audio guide, uncover how this castle functioned as a fortress, residence, and even a prison.

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€29.17

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Slide 1 of 15, Vatican Museums gallery with classical statues and ornate ceiling.
Vatican Museums gallery with classical statues and ornate ceiling.
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  • Gain seamless access to three of Rome's most iconic attractions while enjoying excellent value with one combo ticket.

  • Explore Leonardo da Vinci's inventions through full-scale models, immersive holograms, and archaeological remains beneath Palazzo della Cancelleria.

  • Get directed to the priority queue with the help of your host at the Vatican Museums and admire world-famous galleries before entering Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel.

  • Step inside the Colosseum with a multilingual audio-guide, then explore the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill to uncover the story of ancient Rome's rise and fall.

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  • Gain seamless access to three of Rome's most iconic attractions while enjoying excellent value with one combo ticket.

  • Explore Leonardo da Vinci's inventions through full-scale models, immersive holograms, and archaeological remains beneath Palazzo della Cancelleria.

  • Get directed to the priority queue with the help of your host at the Vatican Museums and admire world-famous galleries before entering Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel.

  • Step inside the Colosseum with a multilingual audio-guide, then explore the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill to uncover the story of ancient Rome's rise and fall.

from Original price€63.28
€49.02

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St. Peter's Square with Basilica and obelisk, Rome, Italy, featuring Roma Pass.
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  • Access over 45 Rome attractions with one digital pass, plus unlimited public transport and discounted entry to museums, tours, and events across the city.

  • Your pass covers museums, archaeological sites, galleries, public transport, exhibitions, and discounted cultural experiences throughout Rome.

  • Visit landmarks like the Colosseum, Roman Forum, Borghese Gallery, Castel Sant’Angelo, and Capitoline Museums with one convenient pass, subject to availability.

  • Pick a 48-hour or 72-hour pass option based on your itinerary, sightseeing pace, and the number of attractions you plan to visit.

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  • Access over 45 Rome attractions with one digital pass, plus unlimited public transport and discounted entry to museums, tours, and events across the city.

  • Your pass covers museums, archaeological sites, galleries, public transport, exhibitions, and discounted cultural experiences throughout Rome.

  • Visit landmarks like the Colosseum, Roman Forum, Borghese Gallery, Castel Sant’Angelo, and Capitoline Museums with one convenient pass, subject to availability.

  • Pick a 48-hour or 72-hour pass option based on your itinerary, sightseeing pace, and the number of attractions you plan to visit.

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€40
Slide 1 of 14, Castel Sant'Angelo with angel statues on Ponte Sant'Angelo, Rome.
Castel Sant'Angelo with angel statues on Ponte Sant'Angelo, Rome.
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  • Secure reserved access to a legendary papal escape route as it links the Vatican walls to the fortress, combining secrecy, drama, and castle entry in one visit.

  • Arrive for your timed Passetto di Borgo slot, then use fast-track entry at Castel Sant’Angelo so you move smoothly from hidden corridor to fortified stronghold.

  • Your ticket covers the elevated Passetto di Borgo walkway and fast-track access inside Castel Sant’Angelo, from its lower levels up to its panoramic terrace.

  • Explore the fortress interiors and terrace at your own pace after exiting the passageway, taking in river views and layered fortifications without backtracking.

  • Choose a guided option to have an expert lead you through the Passetto di Borgo, sharing stories that connect the corridor, Vatican walls, and the looming fortress.

  • Select your preferred language tour, with dedicated English, Italian, or Spanish-speaking guides available, and follow clear narration tailored to your group.

More details
  • Secure reserved access to a legendary papal escape route as it links the Vatican walls to the fortress, combining secrecy, drama, and castle entry in one visit.

  • Arrive for your timed Passetto di Borgo slot, then use fast-track entry at Castel Sant’Angelo so you move smoothly from hidden corridor to fortified stronghold.

  • Your ticket covers the elevated Passetto di Borgo walkway and fast-track access inside Castel Sant’Angelo, from its lower levels up to its panoramic terrace.

  • Explore the fortress interiors and terrace at your own pace after exiting the passageway, taking in river views and layered fortifications without backtracking.

  • Choose a guided option to have an expert lead you through the Passetto di Borgo, sharing stories that connect the corridor, Vatican walls, and the looming fortress.

  • Select your preferred language tour, with dedicated English, Italian, or Spanish-speaking guides available, and follow clear narration tailored to your group.

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€38.90
Slide 1 of 16, Altare della Patria and Castel Sant'Angelo in Rome, Italy, with tourists exploring the landmarks.
Altare della Patria and Castel Sant'Angelo in Rome, Italy, with tourists exploring the landmarks.
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  • Experience Rome’s rich history, art, and panoramic views: all with one convenient ticket.

  • Ride the glass elevator at the Altar of the Fatherland for sweeping, unobstructed views over Rome’s iconic skyline.

  • Discover Italy’s unification story at the Museum of the Risorgimento and admire Renaissance art at Palazzo Venezia.

  • Explore opulent papal apartments, ancient prison cells and Renaissance frescoes at Castle Sant'Angelo

  • This combo saves you time and money while covering two of Rome’s most celebrated historic sites.

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  • Experience Rome’s rich history, art, and panoramic views: all with one convenient ticket.

  • Ride the glass elevator at the Altar of the Fatherland for sweeping, unobstructed views over Rome’s iconic skyline.

  • Discover Italy’s unification story at the Museum of the Risorgimento and admire Renaissance art at Palazzo Venezia.

  • Explore opulent papal apartments, ancient prison cells and Renaissance frescoes at Castle Sant'Angelo

  • This combo saves you time and money while covering two of Rome’s most celebrated historic sites.

from Original price€50.33
€45.32

10% off

Pro tips to help you make a pick

Purchase skip-the-line tickets online to avoid hours of long queues at Castel Sant'angelo. These tickets will ensure you don't waste time waiting in line and can explore more of the attraction. Note that all tickets are timed, so arrive promptly to ensure entry.

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About Castel St. Angelo

Castel Sant'angelo, a historic fortress in Rome, is a testament to the city's rich history and evolution. Previously a mausoleum for Emperor Hadrian, today it is a museum of archeological wonders, intricate frescoes and precious artifacts. It also offers panoramic city views, connecting to St. Peter's Basilica via the Passetto di Borgo.

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AddressLungotevere Castello, 50, 00193 Roma RM, Italy
Founded byEmperor Hadrian
Visitors per year1234443
Expected wait time - Standard30-60 mins (Peak), 0-30 mins (Off Peak)

Did you know?

Originally known as the "Mausoleum of Hadrian," the castle acquired its current name in 590 AD when legend suggests that the Archangel Michael appeared atop the castle, ending a plague in Rome.

Why visit Castel St. Angelo?

Trace Rome's transformation

Walk through real castle-moats, secret passageways to Vatican City, and the feared dungeons of Roman history. From the opulent Papal apartments and tombs of Roman Kings to ancient cannons and a 1,900-year history, Castel Sant'Angelo mirrors Rome's legendary past.

Highlights

Plan your visit

Main entrance

Main entrance

There is only one entrance to enter the Castel Sant'Angelo, and the Ponte Sant' Angelo, or Aelian Bridge, connects the attraction to the other side of the Tiber. Visitors must cross this bridge to reach the attraction. 

How to reach? The castle is about a 10-minute walk from either Piazza Navona on one side or the Vatican on the other. The Via Della Conciliazione leads to Castel Sant'Angelo, if you’re coming from St. Peter's Basilica. The Via Dei Coronari and the Via di Panico are the finest routes to use to reach the Sant'Angelo bridge if you're coming from Piazza Navona. 

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