Castel Sant' Angelo: Skip-the-Line Ticket & Audio Tour on Your Smartphone

Discover the gems of Sant’ Angelo castle, with a skip-the-line ticket and a self-guided audio tour on your smartphone. Download, before your visit, a self-guided audio tour on your smartphone and explore, at your own pace, attractions of unique beauty. You’ll gain important insights into the historical background of the castle, its gradual transformation from a Roman tomb to a military fortress and the legends associated with its Christian name. This is an unmissable opportunity to skip the long lines and enjoy a hassle-free experience guided by a fascinating audio tour, which has been designed by an accredited expert based on an award-winning storytelling concept. You’ll listen to the stories of glorious Roman Emperors, unfortunate prisoners of the Roman Inquisition, and famous Popes as you feast your eyes on the impressively decorated rooms of a monument tied to the history of Rome!
** Please print your tickets in advance as only printed tickets are accepted at the entrance.

Visit: Museo Nazionale di Castel Sant'Angelo, Lungotevere Castello 50, 00193 Rome Italy

Executions Court: Your tour begins at the main entrance of Castel Sant’Angelo, on the bank of the river Tiber. Once you’ve entered the historic castle, you’ll head toward the large open space which was once home to the executions courtyard. Listen to the stories of famous heretics, such as Giordano Bruno, as you explore a site echoing the grueling days of the Roman Inquisition.

Room of the Cinerary Urns: Getting deeper into the castle, you’ll learn about its early history as a Mausoleum for the glorious Roman Emperors. Experience the genuine excitement of traveling back in time as you explore Hadrian’s cylindrical tomb. Climb up the original 2nd-century brick-walled ramp leading to the room where the cinerary urns of the Imperial family were once placed!

Paolina Hall: Covered in intricate frescoes, the luxurious Sala Paolina, where Pope Paul III welcomed his honored guests, was designed to impress and manifest the power and wealth of the Catholic Church. Learn about the history of Castel Sant’ Angelo as a papal residence and marvel at the sheer beauty of Perino Del Vaga’s extraordinary decorative complex.

Sant Angelo terrace: Echoing the dramatic ending of the famous opera Tosca, in which the passionate singer Floria Tosca flings herself over the edge of the castle to find death, Sant’ Angelo terrace offers some breathtaking vistas of the Tiber and the Eternal city. Take in the mesmerizing panorama and enjoy one of the highlights of your visit to Rome.


Duration: 32 minutes