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Easy in & Out
Perfect. Tickets were received on time and the visit went well. Great tour skip the line. Good communication from provider.
Operator response
Thank you for your comment and we hope to see you again in future. AJA Global Tours
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Priority Entrance Ticket to Castel Sant Angelo
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At a glance
- Duration
- 1h 30min–2h
- Price from
- $35 / person
- Location
- Rome, Italy
- Rating
- 4.7 / 5 · 42 reviews
- Group
- 1–30 pax
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- AJA Global Tours
Description
Discover the historic Castel Sant'Angelo in Rome with a skip-the-line ticket that allows immediate access to this iconic landmark. Once Hadrian’s Mausoleum, this architectural marvel showcases a blend of Roman, medieval, and Renaissance styles. Ascend to the panoramic terrace for stunning views of the Eternal City and immerse yourself in its rich history. Enhance your visit with an optional audio guide available in multiple languages, providing deeper insights into the castle's fascinating past.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, and Sun
- Start times
- 17 times a day, 9:15 AM–5:00 PM
- Next available
- Wed, Oct 14
- Adult (ages 18+)
- $35
- Youth (ages 6–17)
- $13
- Child (ages 0–5)
- Free
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
Out at sunset: the 4:00 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 5:13 PM in the coming weeks.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 13.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Castel Sant'Angelo
Discover Castel Sant'Angelo at your leisure with a skip-the-line ticket that ensures smooth and easy entry. Benefit from assisted access by our staff at the entrance and explore the rich history of this iconic site, which has served as a mausoleum, and papal residence over the centuries. Travellers explore and visit the castle's panoramic terrace and enjoy breathtaking views of Rome. They learn about the history of the castle and its role in Rome's rich history and they can enhance their experience with an optional audio guide.
What's included
Included
Audio guide (optional)
Access to the main rooms, terrace and museum
Skip-the-line entrance ticket
Not included
Headphone and smart phone
Tour guide
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.7
42 reviews
How it compares in Rome
- Starting price $35 is 69% below the typical $113 for tours of similar length in Rome
Excurgo comparison of 8,082 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- According to the policy of Castel Sant'Angelo, all the tickets will be issued in the visitor's name; so please provide the full name of all the participants.
- Bring a valid ID
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Priority Entrance Ticket to Castel Sant Angelo take?
Priority Entrance Ticket to Castel Sant Angelo lasts about 1h 30min–2h. The itinerary has 1 stop.
How much does Priority Entrance Ticket to Castel Sant Angelo cost?
Prices start at $35 per person for this Rome experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 2 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Priority Entrance Ticket to Castel Sant Angelo run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, with 17 departures a day between 9:15 AM and 5:00 PM.
How much does Priority Entrance Ticket to Castel Sant Angelo cost for children?
Children aged 0–5 pay nothing, adults from $35.
Can I cancel Priority Entrance Ticket to Castel Sant Angelo for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Priority Entrance Ticket to Castel Sant Angelo worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.7 out of 5 across 42 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by AJA Global Tours.
Reviews(42)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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Spectacular views and beautiful exhibits
We had the best time! It was busy but not overly busy where you felt rushed to look at the exhibits. It was very clean, well organized and the staff/security were very nice. The view from the top was spectacular as well. We did order the audio guide however we opted out as they do require you leave your ID there (drivers licence/passport) until you return the device however I wasn’t aware of this and we were not comfortable doing so (not a complaint just an FYI)
Operator response
Thank you for your comment and sharing your experience. Regarding leaving ID for receiving the audio device, we mention it during sending your ticket and instruction through WhatsApp or email. Anyway, thank you and hope to see you soon again. AJA Global Tours
L
Great place
Excellent, entrance so fast, and incredible place , service great. We love the place, we come from USA to visit this incredible places
Operator response
Thank you for your comment and we hope to see you soon again. AJA Global Tours
2
Great support and helpful tips
We had a really good experience with Aja Global Tours. They stayed in touch with us, answered our questions quickly, and even followed up to make sure everything was going well. They also gave us some great tips on what to see inside Castel Sant’Angelo, including a few spots we probably would have missed on our own. Very helpful and reliable overall.
Operator response
Thank you for your comment and hope to see you soon again. AJA Global Tours
R
Best Rome experience
It was an amazing opportunity thanks to the tour to witness the glory of ancient Rome. My gratitude towards the amazing job the tour provider has done. Very responsive and friendly and helpful with tons of valuable information whenever any questions arise. Thank you so much.
Operator response
Thank you for sharing your experience and comment and we hope to see you soon again. AJA Global Tours
M
they accommodated our...
they accommodated our early arrival, self guided tour, didn't feel rushed at all. Kept our IDs as deposits for listening devices and returned promptly when we returned our devices.
Operator response
Thank you for your comment and we hope to see you again in future. AJA Global Tours
X
Excellent trip.
Excellent trip. Loved the views, history such as the long fortified walkway to the Vatican. Beware using cafes or ice cream vans around Castel Sant Angelo and the Vatican. They automatically give double measures on massively inflated prices. We were charged EUR78 (card) plus demanded an EUR10 cash tip when we knew there was a risk. On a previous trip 9yrs ago we were charged EUR100 for 4 ice creams and 4 drinks a short walk from the Vatican. Just eat everything elsewhere.
Operator response
Thank you for sharing your experience and we hope to see you again in future. AJA Global Tours
C
Don’t really need to buy here.
Didn’t need a priority ticket. No one was there at the location. Just buy direct from site. They did send tickets to WhatsApp.
Operator response
All our service was perfect and according to the explanation on booking area. Just, because there was no line there, you assigned a bad review. So, most of times, there are long lines there. ANyway, according to the tickets we send you, you can skip the line and enter. And it is not a good reason if sometimes is no line, you get a bad review; because it is none of our business and it does not impact our perfect customer service to you. AJA Global Tours
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Audio suggestion
Where the audio devices are located. We don’t see the sign and the workers at the entrance gave us the wrong info. Possible better signage could be added
Operator response
Thank you for your comment and sorry about some minor issues in the Castel; Actually, we try to write all the information on our booking area, but sometimes inside the castel, there are some issues that is not under control, because it is directly under control of Castel staff. Anyway, we hope to see you again in future. AJA Global Tours
T
Painless Online Ticket Purchase in Advance
Tickets on the public website were not available, so this was the next best thing! Although I could have just walked up and bought a ticket, there was no line at the ticket window at 10:30am on a Tuesday on July 7th.
Operator response
Hi; so, You received your tickets on time and walked into the castel without line and there was no problem. So, what is the issue that you left 3 stars. We really do not understand you. AJA Global Tours
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