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Castel Sant'Angelo — Entry Ticket + Audio Guide App (Tiqets)
What's included
- Entry ticket
- Downloadable audio guide app
- Access to permanent and temporary exhibitions
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Castel Sant'Angelo
Walk the full circular ramp, see the papal chambers and the rooftop terrace overlooking the Tiber's bend. The museum covers 2,000 years of Roman history.
TicketsOne ticket covers grounds, museum and rooftop: €18 full (from 1 Jul 2026); first Sunday of the month free. Buy via the official Musei Italiani platform. Verified 2026-10-12 via direzionemuseiroma.cultura.gov.it.
| Hours & access | |
|---|---|
| Open | Tue–Sun 09:00–19:30 (last admission 18:30); first Sunday of the month free. Verified 2026-10-12 via direzionemuseiroma.cultura.gov.it. |
| Closed | Closed Mondays, 25 December and 1 January (except extraordinary MiC openings). |
| Tickets | One ticket covers grounds, museum and rooftop: €18 full (from 1 Jul 2026); first Sunday of the month free. Buy via the official Musei Italiani platform. Verified 2026-10-12 via direzionemuseiroma.cultura.gov.it. |
| Official | direzionemuseiroma.cultura.gov.it |
| Before you book | |
|---|---|
| Lookalike ticket sites | The only official online seller is the Vatican portal (tickets.museivaticani.va) — lookalikes charge more. |
| Expecting a refund | Official tickets cannot be refunded — only book dates you can keep. |
| Dress code | No sleeveless or low-cut tops, short shorts, miniskirts or hats — checked at entry. |
| Free cloakroom | Large bags and umbrellas go in the free cloakroom, not into the galleries. |
Getting there & practical
- Entrance & how to get there
- Lungotevere Castello 50, on the Tiber — about a 10–15 min walk from St Peter's Square, following the river. Metro A to Lepanto or Ottaviano, then walk. The ticket office may be in temporary structures during renovation.
- How long to allow
- Allow 1.5–2 hours including the rooftop.
- Accessibility
- Lifts serve several levels, but the rooftop and some ramps involve steps; PNRR works may alter the route.
- Rules & restrictions
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- The ticket is nominative — bring ID; entry is refused if the details do not match.
- Groups of 10–25 must reserve, and radioguides are mandatory for groups (€2).
- Closed Mondays, 25 December and 1 January (except extraordinary openings).
Why visitors combine it with the Vatican
A 10–15 min walk from St Peter's Square along the Tiber. Lower crowd pressure than the Museums, and the rooftop terrace gives a clean shot back to the dome. This is a state museum run by the Italian Ministry of Culture — separate from every Vatican ticket. Open Tue–Sun 09:00–19:30 (last admission 18:30), closed Mondays; first Sunday of the month is free. Verified 2026-10-12.
The full route
- Ground floor — the Dromos and the circular ramp inside Hadrian's mausoleum.
- Papal apartments — the Sala Paolina, Sala di Apollo and treasury rooms.
- Rooftop (Angel Terrace) — 360° over Rome to the Alban Hills on clear days.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is the Castel Sant'Angelo line long?
- book online in summer — August walk-up queues run 40+ min; off-season walk-up is usually fine.
- Can I combine the castle and the Dome in one day?
- yes, both are timed but on separate systems. The castle first (cooler at midday), the dome after.
- Is the rooftop worth it at sunset?
- yes — golden hour lines up the dome of St Peter's straight down the Tiber.