Full-Day Castel Sant'Angelo and Vatican Museum Small-Group Walking Tour

Meet your licensed guide at approximately 9:15am at the entrance to the Sant'Angelo Bridge. Take in the views from the Ponte Sant'Angelo and explore the magnificent Castel Sant'Angelo. Your guide will take you to the front of the line to enjoy fast track entry to the cylindrical mausoleum, initially commissioned by Emperor Hadrian. Hear about the changes that took place over the centuries behind the fortified walls of the the first castle built in Rome. Located on the right bank of the River Tiber, it features a garden top and golden quadriga. Explore the covered corridor of the Passetto di Borgo, constructed when the building was converted to a castle in the 14th century, that joins the castle to St Peter's Basilica.

Have approximately one hour of free time for lunch. Meet at approximately 1:30pm to continue the tour and discover one of the greatest art collections in the world with a 3-hour tour of the Vatican. With a handy skip-the-line access, jump straight to the front of the notoriously long queues to pick up your entrance tickets before setting off on a guided tour of the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Basilica. Built on the site where St. Peter was martyred and buried, the Vatican later became the official residence of the popes.

The tour will end at St. Peter's Square at approximately 4:30pm. Please note, this tour is not wheelchair accessible.