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Castel Sant'Angelo: Skip-the-Line Ticket & Audio Guide

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Overview

Quotes Logo Rome's Museo Nazionale di Castel Sant'Angelo Ticket Tour lets visitors skip the long lines and step right into history! This tour grants priority access to Castel Sant'Angelo, a building with a past as Hadrian's Mausoleum, a papal residence, and a military fortress.

With a digital audio guide, visitors can explore at their own pace. The app tells the stories of emperors, popes, and artists who shaped this iconic place. Walk through the castle's walls, courtyards, and fancy rooms.

Don't miss the views from the Castle's terrace! See Rome spread out below, including the Tiber River and St. Peter's Basilica. This ticket includes a map and the audio guide, but it doesn't include a guided tour or hosted entrance. Quotes Logo

Highlights

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Skip the Long Lines: Get right into Castel Sant'Angelo with a priority ticket!

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Hear the Stories: Learn about emperors and popes with the digital audio guide.

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Explore at Your Own Pace: Wander through the castle's courtyards and rooms.

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See Rome from Above: Enjoy amazing views from the Castle's terrace.

Sentiment Analysis

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Most customers had a great time skipping the line, learning about the history with the audio guide, and seeing the beautiful views. Some wished for better signs or a shorter audio experience. Quotes Logo

  • Positive Highlight Icon Customers loved skipping the long lines and getting right into the castle.

    Positive Highlight Icon The audio guide was very helpful in understanding the history.

    Positive Highlight Icon Many enjoyed the amazing views of Rome from the top.

    Positive Highlight Icon Visitors found it easy to explore the castle at their own pace.

  • Negative Highlight Icon Some people wished there were more signs inside the castle.

    Negative Highlight Icon A few found the audio guide a bit too long.

The Journey

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Castel Sant'Angelo

Step back in time at Castel Sant'Angelo, originally commissioned by Emperor Hadrian as a mausoleum for himself and his family in 135 AD. Over the centuries, this imposing cylindrical structure has served as a papal residence, a treasury, a prison, and now a museum. Explore its fascinating history with priority access and a digital audioguide, uncovering the secrets hidden within its ancient walls. Wander through the courtyards and discover the lavish apartments once inhabited by popes, then ascend to the rooftop terrace for unparalleled panoramic views of Rome, the Tiber River, and the majestic St. Peter's Basilica. Castel Sant'Angelo offers a unique glimpse into the grandeur and intrigue of Rome's past.

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Hadrian's Mausoleum

Delve into the origins of Castel Sant'Angelo as Hadrian's Mausoleum, a monumental tomb built by Emperor Hadrian in the 2nd century AD. Explore the remnants of this ancient structure and imagine its former splendor as the final resting place of emperors and their families. Learn about the mausoleum's transformation over the centuries into a papal residence and fortress, and discover the secrets hidden within its walls through an interactive digital audioguide. Witness the impressive scale and historical significance of this iconic landmark, which has played a pivotal role in Rome's rich and complex history.

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Castle's Terrace (Castel Sant'Angelo)

Ascend to the Castle's Terrace, the crowning jewel of Castel Sant'Angelo, and be rewarded with breathtaking panoramic views of Rome. From this vantage point, gaze upon the sprawling cityscape, the winding Tiber River, and the awe-inspiring St. Peter's Basilica. Capture stunning photographs of Rome's most iconic landmarks and create unforgettable memories as you soak in the beauty of the Eternal City. The Terrace offers a unique perspective on Rome's rich history and vibrant present, making it a must-visit destination for any traveler.

Know Before You Go

This ticket includes a map and a priority ticket to Castel Sant'Angelo, along with a digital audio guide to help you learn about the history. This ticket does not include a personal tour guide or someone to help you enter. Once inside you are free to explore at your own pace

Hot Tip

Many people recommend going early in the morning or later in the afternoon to avoid the biggest crowds, so you can enjoy the castle more peacefully.

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