Small-Group Castel Sant Angelo and St Peter Square Tour from Rome

• A guided tour of Castel Sant’Angelo and St. Peter’s Square in Vatican City

• Zip past the crowds with skip-the-line access to the castle

• Learn the history of the fortress built as Emperor Hadrian’s mausoleum

• Admire St. Peter’s Square and the facade of the Basilica of St. Peter

Meet your guide in central Rome and set out across the Ponte Sant’ Angelo, an ancient bridge that spans the River Tiber and was built in 134 AD by Emperor Hadrian. Continue to the mighty fortress of Castel Sant' Angelo, built to house Hadrian’s tomb and later converted to a castle in the 14th century. Learn about its fascinating history as a castle, refuge and prison from your guide as you explore the ruins, admire sculptures by Bernini, Raggi and Morelli, and walk in the footsteps of former Popes along the Passetto di Borgo. With your convenient skip-the-line tickets, jump the queue and head straight into the star attraction – the grand mausoleum of Emperor Hadrian. After leaving the castle, take a short walk to Vatican City and immerse yourself in Rome’s spiritual center. Your tour ends in St. Peter's Square, where your guide will point out the striking façade of St. Peter’s Basilica, the monumental fountains and the immense Vatican Museums.

• Guaranteed to skip the long lines

• Professional guide

• Guaranteed to skip the lines

• Entrance fees (18EUR/person over 18 years, 11EUR/person with student ID, 3EUR/person under 18)

• Food and drinks

• Hotel pickup and drop-off

• Gratuities

• Entry/Admission - Museo Nazionale di Castel Sant'Angelo