Rome: Private Walking Tour of Castel Sant'Angelo

4 hours

Rome, Italy

About this activity

Discover the spectacular art collection of Palazzo Altemps and the mysteries of Castel Sant'Angelo and go on a journey through 4000 years of art and history with an expert private guide.

Highlights

Explore the beautiful courtyard and frescoed rooms of Palazzo Altemps
Discover masterpieces of Greek, Roman, and Egyptian art
Stroll through the picturesque historic centre and Castel Sant' Angelo
Admire a spectacular panoramic view of the entire Eternal City
Immerse in millennia of history and beauty, led by a local guide

Full description

Take a cultural walking tour with a private guide and discover a hidden gem in the center of Rome. Walk through the beautiful Palazzo Altemps, and admire the elegant art collection stored within. Learn important history from your guide, and then take a stroll through Castel Sant'Angelo.

Meet your guide and explore the elegant, 15th-century palace near Piazza Navona, built over the remains of a medieval tower and a Roman Villa. Learn about the stunning collection of the National Roman Museum and explore the beautiful courtyard and frescoed rooms of the Palazzo Altemps.

Admire Greek, Roman, and Egyptian Art, including graceful statues of gods and dramatic battle scenes. Journey through 4,000 years of history, religion, and mythology, in one of the most elegant buildings in central Rome. After a stroll through the streets of the Centro Storico, continue on your tour to Castel Sant’Angelo, an imperial mausoleum that was transformed into a fortress, prison, and even a papal palace. Although it’s one of the most iconic monuments in Rome, many are unaware of the treasures inside.

Gain a new perspective on Roman history, and explore some of the most spectacular rooms and views inside the Eternal City.

Included / Excluded

All fees and taxes
Skip-the-line tickets
Expert, English-speaking private guide
Headsets (for groups of 6 or more)

Transportation to and from the meeting and end point
Food and beverages
Gratuities (optional)

Meeting point

Start Location

Palazzo Altemps, Piazza di Sant'Apollinare, 46, Rome, Metropolitan City of Rome Capital, Italy

Museo Nazionale Romano, Palazzo Altemps, Piazza di Sant'Apollinare, 46, 00186 Roma RM, Italy

Important information

Know before you book

As this is a walking tour with steps and staircases through various areas of the city center, comfortable walking shoes and a bottle of water are strongly recommended
Please advise if any travelers have mobility concerns so that we can best accommodate you

Know before you go

Your guide will meet you in front of the entrance to Palazzo Altemps. The address is Piazza di Sant'Apollinare, 46. They will have a Through Eternity sign or flag.
Please ensure you arrive 10 minutes in advance and at the right meeting point.
If you are unable to find your guide by 10 minutes before the starting time, please call our office at +1-800-267-7581 OR +39 348 923 6621. Please note that there is no refund for missed tours.
As this is a walking tour with steps and staircases through various areas of the city centre, comfortable walking shoes and a bottle of water are strongly recommended.
Please advise if any travelers have mobility concerns so that we can best accommodate you.
Upon booking, please email the ages of all children to office@througheternity.com.
All entrance tickets are purchased in advance with preferred entrance to allow our clients to skip the lines. The cost of the tour doesn't include gratuity for the guide.

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 15 days before the activity starts

15 or more days before the tour day: 90% of the cost will be refunded, minus ticket costs; Between 8 and 14 days before the tour day: 50% of the cost will be refunded, minus ticket costs; 7 days or less: no refund.

Reviews

4.7(869 reviews)

K B

Jul 2026

4.0

Good tour, covers the main highlights of the Vatican. Knowledgeable tour guide.

Michael Hartung

Jul 2026

5.0

We absolutely loved our tour of the Uffizi! Our guide, Ilaria, really brought the museum to life for us. With her depth of knowledge, she gave us so much insight, background, and fascinating facts about the art, the artists and the history of not only the museum, but of Florence as a whole. We wholeheartedly recommend this tour. Our experience of the Uffizi would not have been as wonderful without Ilaria and Through Eternity!

Sean Baylor

Jul 2026

3.0

We used Through Eternity for guided tours of the Vatican and the Colosseum/Roman forum. The day before our Colosseum tour, we were notified that they were canceling the tour due to “circumstances outside of their control”. They did offer a 30% off discount from the price we paid for the tour package which seemed really low considering it was essentially the price of the Colosseum tickets that we ended up having to buy separately.