Entry ticket
Rome: Castel Sant'Angelo with Reserved Ticket
- Skip the line
- Duration: 1 hour
- Optional audio guide
From
$25.56per person
Top pick
Castel Sant'Angelo: Tours & Tickets
Top sights in Rome
5 historical facts about the Mausoleum of Hadrian
Few of Ancient Rome's surviving monuments depict the Empire's fall quite as vividly as the Mausoleum of Hadrian. In just 270 years it went from being a symbol of imperial domination to one of military desperation. Here are some points to start your tour!
1. It has served several functions
Built by the Emperor Hadrian as a mausoleum for his family in 139 AD, it was later used as a fortress and castle, and currently serves as one of Rome's leading museums!
2. It was based on the Mausoleum of Augustus
The mausoleum's design was inspired by one constructed for the Emperor Augustus a century earlier. Unfortunately, only the ruins of the earlier building remain.
3. It was fortified by the Emperor Aurelian
Most of the building's decorative features were lost in the 5th century when it was incorporated into the Aurelian Wall to defend against the threat of marauding Germanic tribes.
4. The royal remains were lost to invading Visigoths
Barely a decade after its fortification, the Visigoths pillaged the mausoleum and emptied many of the funerary urns during the 410 sacking of Rome.
5. Its alias refers to a fanstastic legend
In 590, Pope Gregory I reported seeing an angel sheath its flaming sword on the roof, bringing an end to the city's plague. It's been known as the Castel Sant'Angelo ever since!
Planning Your Visit
What are the opening times?
From April to September the Mausoleum of Hadrian's opening hours are 9:00AM to 7:00PM. Off-season, you will have to get there early as it closes at 2:00PM. Book tickets in advance to save time queuing!
How to get there?
Located on the banks of the Tiber close to the Vatican, the Mausoleum of Hadrian can be easily reached by bus (route 40 from the main station) and by taking the metro line A to Lepanto station.
Good to know
-
- When should I visit?
- 9:00AM to 7:00PM, April to September. 9:00AM to 2:00PM in the off-season.
-
- Is it expensive?
- Adult tickets are just €10.50.
-
- Will I need a guide?
- It will definitely help. Might be worth it to check out our best-selling tours.
-
- How to get there
- This attraction is located close to the Vatican and can be reached by bus route 40, or metro line A to Lepanto station.
-
- Additional information
- *Admission is free on the first Sunday of each month!
Top Attractions in Rome
- 11 Roman Forum
- 17 Appian Way
Things to Do in Rome
- 18 Rome Summer
Other Sightseeing Options in Castel Sant'Angelo
Want to discover all there is to do in Castel Sant'Angelo? Click here for a full list.
What people are saying about Castel Sant'Angelo
That was one of the MOST amazing tours we’ve ever had. Our guide, Rob, made this walk fun, exciting and fascinating. He has amazing sense of humor and unique personality. We got to know about secret Rome’s treasures, legends, and stories. HIGHLY recommended if you visit the city !
It was amazing to have an overview of the interesting places in Rome and take our time to discover it, since we had no idea where to begin. Overall we were very pleased and will definitely try it in our next destination.
The walking tour gave us a good look around the city our first night there so we knew what to do back and do during the day and also things to look for!! Our guide was amazing and so energetic and funny!
Loved the tour. Our guide knew tons about the castles history and its part in the development of Rome. Excellent tour.
La nostra guida Nicolo è stato molto interessante e ci ha trasmesso la sua passione per la storia. Tour fantastico!!
Top destinations
Popular on GetYourGuide
- Atlanta Tickets
- Atlanta Zoos & Aquariums
- Chicago Cruises & Boat Tours
- Boston Duck Tours
- Boston Cruises & Boat Tours
- Miami Cruises & Boat Tours
- San Diego Cruises & Boat Tours
- Boston Zoos & Aquariums
- San Francisco Cruises & Boat Tours
- Reykjavik Airport Transfers
- Boston Dolphin & Whale Watching
- Las Vegas Day Trips From
- New York City Cruises & Boat Tours
- Charleston Cruises & Boat Tours
- Ottawa Cruises & Boat Tours
- San Francisco Zoos & Aquariums
- Atlantic City Cruises & Boat Tours
- Rome Hop-on Hop-off Tours
- Savannah Ghost & Vampire Tours
- Rome City Cards
Popular Attractions
- Colosseum
- Niagara Falls, Ontario
- Vatican City
- Statue of Liberty
- Kennedy Space Center
- Navy Pier
- Chicago River
- Museum of Ice Cream NYC
- Fort Sumter National Monument
- Miami Beach
- Sagrada Familia
- Everglades National Park
- Grand Canyon
- Eiffel Tower
- Louvre Museum
- Pearl Harbor
- Georgia Aquarium, Atlanta
- Columbia Icefield Skywalk
- The Florida Aquarium
- Titanic Belfast