Experience only the best of Castel Sant'Angelo

Enter at your reserved time slot to explore the museum’s layered past at your own pace.

• Everything you get: Enjoy priority access with timed-entry to leisurely experience this ancient monument. Climb its spiral ramp to see 16th-century frescoes in the papal apartments, then explore Roman tombs and military passages below. Conclude on the terrace crowned by the Archangel Michael statue, the monument’s legendary namesake.
• Why choose this: This is the most straightforward & relaxed way to explore the monument. With priority access you save up to 30-60 minutes in queues and self-paced exploration gives you a no-rush experience.
• Upgrades: Enhance your visit with a self-guided audio tour, an English-speaking guide for a deeper dive, or a handy guidebook for independent exploration.

Inclusions #

• Timed entry to Castel Sant’Angelo

• Access to Boncompagni Ludovisi House Museum

• Access to Hendrik Christian Andersen House Museum

• Audio guide available in English, Spanish, Italian, German and Chinese (as per option selected)

• Digital guidebook for self-guided visit (as per option selected)

• Live guide (as per option selected)

Exclusions #

• Live guide

• Printed copy of the guidebook

What to bring

• Bring a valid photo ID, especially if you have booked discounted tickets.

What’s not allowed

• Bulky luggage, large bags, and suitcases are not permitted inside the venue.

Accessibility

• Visitors with mobility restrictions can enter the castle free of charge, along with one accompanying carer, by presenting valid certification at the entrance.
• Remember, certain areas such as the spiral ramp and terrace are not accessible to wheelchair users.

Additional information

• EU citizens between 18 and 25 years of age get reduced entry tickets.
• The digital guidebook, if selected, is available in English only.
• Your timed entry to Castel Sant’Angelo is valid only for the selected date and time slot.
• Your ticket also includes access to Boncompagni Ludovisi House Museum and Hendrik Christian Andersen House Museum.
• Access to Boncompagni Ludovisi House Museum and Hendrik Christian Andersen House Museum is valid on the same day as your Castel Sant’Angelo visit and for the next 2 days, until 31 Dec 2026.

Skip the lines at two of Rome’s top attractions, its grandest temple and a mighty riverside fortress.

• Everything you get at the Rome Pantheon: Enjoy fast-track entry to Rome’s best-preserved ancient monument, famed for its massive coffered dome and open oculus.
• Everything you get at Castel Sant'Angelo: Skip the lines to explore Hadrian’s mausoleum turned papal fortress, prison, and museum. Don’t miss the panoramic terrace with sweeping views.
• Why choose this combo: The most efficient, cost-effective way to visit two of Rome’s busiest landmarks, both tied to Emperor Hadrian and just a short scenic walk apart, without juggling multiple bookings.
• Upgrades: Add a multilingual digital audio guide (English, Spanish, German, Italian, or French) for each site to enrich your exploration.

Inclusions #

Rome Pantheon

• Fast-track entry to Pantheon

• Audio guide in English, Spanish, German, Italian, and French (as per option selected)

Castel Sant'Angelo

• Fast-track entry

• Audio guide in English, Spanish, German, Italian, and French (as per option selected)

Exclusions #

• Live guide

What to bring

• Carry a valid photo ID matching the name on your booking, as it may be checked at the entrance.

What’s not allowed

• Flash photography and tripods are not permitted inside.

Accessibility

Pantheon

• The Pantheon is wheelchair accessible.

Castel Sant'Angelo

• Some areas, such as the spiral staircase and terrace, are not wheelchair accessible.

Additional information

• As a place of worship, knees and shoulders must be covered. A mandatory security check is required, and its lines cannot be skipped.
• A mandatory security check is required, and its lines cannot be skipped.

Get hosted access to the world’s greatest art collection and its masterpiece-filled chapel, plus fast-track entry to a 2nd century fortress, all in one easy booking.

• Everything you get at Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel: Begin your gallery visit smoothly as a local check-in points you to the right priority lane. Wander at your own pace through Roman sculptures and Renaissance frescoes, before concluding beneath Michelangelo’s iconic Sistine Chapel ceiling and The Last Judgment.
• Everything you get at Castel Sant’Angelo: Bypass ticket queues to enter the 2nd-century fortress at your chosen time slot. Explore its funerary chambers, infamous prisons, frescoed papal residences, and panoramic terraces, with a multilingual audio guide offering enriching insights into ancient burial traditions, medieval crimes, and Renaissance artworks.
• Why choose this combo: From papal seat to papal refuge, explore two defining landmarks of Church history, just 1km apart, on the same or separate days, with one cost-effective booking.

Inclusions #

Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel

• Hosted skip-the-line entry with ticket redemption

Castel Sant'Angelo

• Fast-track entry

• Audio guide in English, Italian, Chinese, Spanish, French & German

Exclusions #

Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel

• Professional tour guide

• Audio guide

• Transportation

Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel

What to bring

• A valid ID proof reflecting your full name is required at the ticket counter to verify your identity.

Accessibility

• The Vatican Museums offer free tickets for visitors with mobility impairments (with certified disability exceeding 74%). Additionally, in the case of visitors lacking in self-sufficiency, free entry is extended to their companions.
• Certification of disability must be shown before the issue of the entrance tickets either at the Reception or at the Special Permits Desk, located in the entrance hall of the Vatican Museums.

Additional information

• Guests visiting Vatican Museums must wear clothing that covers their knees, arms, and back. It is recommended to carry a shawl or scarf to cover your head.

Castel Sant'Angelo

What's not allowed

• Luggage and large bags are not allowed inside.

Accessibility

• This experience is not suitable for wheelchair users.
• People with mobility issues won't be able to access all spaces of the monument. It also won't be possible to adapt the routes due to the nature of the monument.

Additional information

• Keep in mind that your ticket is nominative, and you must present a valid ID matching your full name on the ticket for entry.
• The attraction is closed on Mondays.

Inclusions #

• Skip-the-line entry to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel

• Hosted skip-the-line entry to Vatican Museums with ticket redemption (as per option selected)

• Vatican Garden open bus tour (as per option selected)

• Guided tour of Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel (as per option selected)

• Booking and service charges

Castel Sant’Angelo

Accessibility

• Only some areas are accessible for prams/strollers and wheelchairs.
• Visiting with a baby or toddler? Bring a carrier.

Additional information

• Tickets are nominative; bring an ID matching the name on your ticket.

St. Peter’s Basilica

Accessibility

• Wheelchair and stroller accessible via the right semicircle of St. Peter’s Square. For special needs, email accoglienza@fsp.va.
• Sign language tours available—book at least 48 hours in advance at visiteguidate@fsp.va.

Additional information

• The basilica itself is free to enter.
• Dress code: Cover knees and shoulders.
• Security lines can be long, especially at peak times—waits may reach an hour.
• During religious holidays, some areas like the Papal Tombs may close. If so, the Basilica tour will be extended.

Inclusions #

Castel Sant'Angelo

• Fast-track entry

• Digital audio guide in English, Spanish, Italian, German, Chinese & French

St. Peter's Basilica

• Fast-track entry

Experience nearly two thousand years of history—from Ancient Rome and the Renaissance to Leonardo da Vinci's groundbreaking innovations in one value-packed combo.

• Everything you get at Leonardo da Vinci Museum: Discover Leonardo da Vinci's genius through 65+ life-size machines built from his original sketches, immersive 3D holograms, and access to the remains of a 43 BC burial temple beneath Palazzo della Cancelleria.
• Everything you get at Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel: Meet your host, who'll escort you to the priority entrance, then explore the Vatican Museums at your own pace before admiring Michelangelo's breathtaking Sistine Chapel ceiling.
• Everything you get at the Colosseum: Enter the Colosseum at your reserved time, explore its seating tiers with an included audio guide, then visit the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill within 24 hours at your own pace.
• Why choose this combo: Save over 4+ hours of queuing time in total with a pre-booked pass to three treasures of Rome at a cost-effective price.

Inclusions #

Leonardo da Vinci Museum

• Exhibition entrance fees

• A gadget

Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel

• Hosted skip-the-line entry to Vatican Museums with ticket redemption

• Entry to the Sistine Chapel

Colosseum, Palatine Hill & Roman Forum

• Timed entry to the Colosseum

• Access to Palatine Hill & Roman Forum

• Audio guide in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Chinese

What to bring

• Carry a valid photo ID matching the booking name for Vatican Museums entry.

What's not allowed

• Large bags, luggage, pets, and photography are not permitted inside the Sistine Chapel.
• Clothing that leaves knees or shoulders uncovered are not allowed at the Vatican Museums.

Accessibility

• The Leonardo da Vinci Museum and Vatican Museums are wheelchair accessible.

Additional information

• Security checks are mandatory at all three sites and cannot be skipped.
• Maintain silence inside the Sistine Chapel.
• The Vatican may close the Sistine Chapel without prior notice for institutional events.
• The Roman Forum and Palatine Hill can be visited anytime within 24 hours after your Colosseum entry.

Explore 45+ Rome attractions with one pass, plus unlimited public transport and exclusive savings on tours and events.

• Top sights covered: Visit the Colosseum, Roman Forum, Borghese Gallery, Castel Sant’Angelo, Capitoline Museums, and more, subject to availability.
• Pass type: Enjoy flexible sightseeing with a time-based pass that includes attraction access and unlimited city transport for 48 or 72 hours.
• Everything you get: Access to museums, archaeological sites, galleries, public transport, discounted attractions, events, and more.
• Options: Choose between 48-hour and 72-hour Roma Pass validity options based on your sightseeing plans and trip duration.
• Why choose this: Save on attraction entry fees while exploring Rome with unlimited transport and one easy-to-use digital pass.

Inclusions #

• 48 or 72-hour Roma Pass

• Free entry to 1 or 2 museums or archaeological sites of your choice

• Discounted entry to participating museums and archaeological sites after first use

• Unlimited access to Rome public transport

• Exclusive discounts on participating tours, exhibitions, and events

• Unlimited access to P.Stop public toilets

Choose from:

• Museums: Capitoline Museums, National Roman Museum, Museum of Rome & more

• Landmarks: Colosseum, Roman Forum, Palatine Hill & more

• Archaeological sites: Ostia Antica, Baths of Caracalla, Mausoleum of Augustus & more

• Galleries: Borghese Gallery, Ara Pacis Museum, Palazzo Altemps & more

• Transportation: Metro, tram, bus, and urban ATAC rail

• See all inclusions [here](https://cdn-imgix.headout.com/media/pdfs/fe2fc3acf04c657d81f3ba4a7cd0aa3a-Roma Pass-combined.pdf)

What to bring

• You need an active internet connection to download and use the Roma Pass app.

What's not allowed

• Passes are non-refundable and non-transferable once activated.

Additional information

• Some attractions require reservations. Reservations are mandatory for the Colosseum and the Borghese Gallery.
• Reservations can be made through the Roma Pass App or via the official Roma Pass website using the links provided in the museum section or in the reservations FAQ.
• For these attractions, it is recommended to book at least 10 days in advance, or 20 days during peak season.
• Please refer to the Roma Pass App for the complete list of included attractions.
• You can visit participating attractions only during your selected pass validity period.
• Public transport includes metro, tram, bus, and urban ATAC rail services.
• The pass is valid only for the named pass holder.

What to bring

Castel Sant’Angelo

• Valid photo ID for all visitors (mandatory for discounted tickets).
• Printed or mobile voucher.

Colosseum, Roman Forum, Palatine Hill & Mamertine Prison

• Valid photo ID (names on tickets must match IDs).
• Phone and headphones if using the audio guide (download in advance on the Headout app).

What’s not allowed

• Large bags, food, drinks, or tripods.

Accessibility

• Spiral ramp and terrace are not wheelchair accessible.

Additional information

• Mandatory security checks apply, even with skip-the-line entry.
• Security checks can take 30+ minutes—place all items (including phones) in trays for faster clearance.
• Colosseum entry is timed; Roman Forum & Palatine remain valid for 24 hours.
• Separate entrances for Colosseum and Forum/Palatine; re-entry is not permitted.

Inclusions #

Castel Sant'Angelo

• Skip-the-line entry

• Digital audio guide

Colosseum, Palatine Hill, Roman Forum and Mamertine Prison

• Timed entry to the Colosseum

• Access to Palatine Hill & Roman Forum

• Audio guide in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Chinese

Secure timed access through the papal escape corridor from Vatican walls into a riverside fortress.

• Everything you get: Timed entry lets you walk Passetto di Borgo, the papal escape corridor running along the Vatican walls. Fast-track entry then takes you into Castel Sant’Angelo, where you can explore the fortress interiors and terraces at your pace within your reserved slot.
• Upgrades: Upgrade to a guided Passetto di Borgo visit with an expert English, Italian, or Spanish-speaking guide.
• Why choose this: Trace the lesser-known parts of Rome's medieval past. Explore two iconic symbols of papal authority and protection at one go.

Inclusions #

• Timed entry to Passetto di Borgo

• Fast-track entry to Castel Sant’Angelo

• Expert English, Italian or Spanish-speaking guide (as per option selected)

What to bring

• Identification: Bring a valid photo ID that matches the name on your booking in case it is requested at the entrance.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair access: This experience is not accessible to wheelchair users.

What’s not allowed

• Large luggage: Large bags, suitcases, and oversized luggage are not allowed inside the venue for security reasons.
• Pets: Pets are not permitted inside the venue, except for registered service animals.

Additional information

• Ticket requirement: Tickets are mandatory for all visitors to the Passetto di Borgo, including children.
• Advance booking: Tickets must be booked in advance to avoid any issues with entry.

Inclusions #

• Valid for 72 hours

• Access to the first 2 attractions of your choice for free (with Roma Pass)

• Discounted tickets for additional attractions (with Roma Pass)

Access to:

• Museums: Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel, Borghese Gallery, Capitoline Museums, Museo Nazionale Romano & more

• Landmarks: Colosseum, Roman Forum, St. Peter’s Basilica & more

• Bus tours & cruises: 72-hour hop-on hop-off bus tour (with Omnia Card)

• Transportation: Buses, metro lines A, B, B1, C, and railway lines Roma-Lido, Roma Flaminio Piazza del Popolo-Viterbo, Roma-Giardinetti by ATAC

• Get all the details for Omnia Card here and Roma Pass here

• Collect your Omnia Card and Roma Pass at any designated collection points after purchasing online.
• Your pass activates automatically when you first use it – either at a museum/site or on public transport. However, even if used at a museum/site first, you must validate the pass on your first public transport ride by tapping it on the black contactless reader.

Validity: 

• Activated: Once activated (upon first use), your pass is valid for 72 hours. This 72-hour period begins with your first use, whether at an attraction or on public transportation, as per the option selected.
• Non-activated: Your pass is valid for 12 months from the date of purchase.