Private Family Tour of the Castel Sant'Angelo

In its ancient walls Castel Saint Angelo enshrines a lifelong history dating back to emperor Adrian who built his tomb here. Pope Paul III of the Farnese dinasty later turned the tomb into a fortress and political residence. This unique must-see site is worth exploring with your family. Plunge into its history thanks to our professional guide. Before entering the Castle you will stop outside to admire the wonderful Ponte degli Angeli (the Angels' Bridge) with its adorning 10 huge statues of angels sculpted by Gian Lorenzo Bernini! Detailed images and symbols of the bridge statues drawn in the fun learning game worksheets specially designed for kids will be some useful tools to understand the history of this ancient Bridge while learning and enjoying it all. 

What you will learn

Kids: observing artworks with a stimulating approach and a creative mind; getting to know the history of Rome; getting to know the Castle and its history; develping a sense of respect and promotion of cultural heritage; discovering the meaning of iconic symbols used in sculpture 

Adults: the history of Rome and of its architectural changes over the centuries; promoting arts heritage; sculpture by greatest old masters; interacting with kids in a common learning context

Tour's Features:

• during the path each stop-over is in maximum 8 minutes going on foot;
• the language of our guide is simple and understandable for all;
• we offer to children organic snacks and fruit juice by "Alce Nero";
• we provide all the materials for children activities (colours, folders, prints) that will help them to understand and internalize the history of art in a funny way;
• we equip each family of city map suitable for children;
• we provide a booklet with interisting informations on how a family can enjoy the city during vacation (to eat, what to see, where to shop);
• the groups consist of maximum 12 people;
• each tourist guide is formed on the basis of specilized criteria to ensure a guaranteed standard of quality for all families.