Castel Sant'Angelo Private Tour by Donato PhD Archaeologist and Guide

Castel Sant'Angelo Private Tour by Donato PhD Archaeologist and Guide

Enjoy the best of Castel San't Angelo and its museum on this 2.5-hour small group tour with top-rated, English speaking guide, Donato.
Meet your guide at the entrance of the fortress and enter into a world of history, secrets, art and discovery as you learn the reason it was built and how it was used over the centuries.
As you explore the many rooms and visit the different levels, you'll start to unravel the interesting stories that accompanied it over time. At one time it was owned by the Popes and there was an elevated passageway constructed to connect to St Peter's Basilica, which can be seen today.
The third floor was the setting to Puccini's famous opera, Tosca and the second floor hosts marvellous Renaissance frescoes.
For sure this will be a memorable tour with just the right amount of history and mystery.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Museo Nazionale di Castel Sant'Angelo, Lungotevere Castello 50, 00193 Rome Italy

Visit Rome’s Castel Sant'Angelo and discover the building that was constructed to hold the tomb of Emperor Hadrian and his family members. Over the years it passed to the hands of the Popes, which is why there is a secret passageway that connects to St Peter's Basilica. Now it is a museum and home to art, weapons and history.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Piazza Navona, 00186 Rome Italy

Walk on to discover the beautiful, public square, Piazza Navona, once was the open space of a sporting stadium. Marvel at the several examples of Baroque architecture and the three notable fountains on display: Bernini's Fountain of Four Rivers, Moro Fountain and Neptune Fountain.

Duration: 20 minutes