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Castel Sant’Angelo private tour

Embark on a private tour of Castel Sant’Angelo in Rome and uncover centuries of history with skip-the-line access. Located majestically by the Tiber River, just across the Angels’ Bridge — beautifully decorated by Bernini in the 17th century — this extraordinary monument perfectly reflects the many transformations Rome has undergone through time.

To begin your visit, your expert private guide will introduce you to the fascinating story of Emperor Hadrian, who commissioned Castel Sant’Angelo as a mausoleum for himself and his family in 138 A.D. As the tour continues, you’ll learn how this ancient tomb was later incorporated into Emperor Aurelian’s defensive walls in the 3rd century and transformed into a powerful fortress protecting the Eternal City.

Next, prepare to time travel through the ages as you explore the castle’s most iconic sections. First, descend to the oldest areas, where the ashes of Emperor Hadrian were once placed. Then, move through the dungeons used as prisons during the Middle Ages, and afterwards, walk along the watchtowers and ramparts that still surround this historic stronghold, offering breathtaking views of Rome’s skyline.

Throughout this private Castel Sant’Angelo tour, your knowledgeable local guide will share insightful commentary and fascinating anecdotes about the site’s many transformations — from imperial mausoleum to medieval fortress and papal residence. Moreover, since this is a private experience, you can set your own pace, linger in the rooms that capture your interest, or even pause for a relaxing break at the castle café overlooking the river

Afterward, the tour leads you into the Renaissance wing, redesigned when the Popes converted Castel Sant’Angelo into a fortified palace. Here, you’ll admire the lavishly decorated papal apartments, enhanced with stuccoes and frescoes by celebrated artists such as Perin del Vaga, Cavalier d’Arpino, Dosso Dossi, Lorenzo Lotto, and Pellegrino Tibaldi.

Finally, ascend to the terrace crowned by the statue of the Archangel Michael, where you’ll enjoy a panoramic view of Rome’s historic center — from the Vatican to the Tiber River. Before concluding your visit, stroll back down through the castle’s balconies and spiral ramps, pausing to admire the ancient Roman statues and artifacts preserved within the site.

This private Castel Sant’Angelo skip-the-line tour combines art, history, and architecture, offering an unforgettable journey through Rome’s layered past with exclusive insights and comfort throughout.

Starting times depend on ticket availability. Price is per group + tickets. Our cancellation policy is 48 hours for a full refund. Please note that entry tickets are not refundable.

Borghese Gallery private tour

Embark on a Borghese Gallery private tour in Rome and experience one of the world’s most remarkable art collections with timed skip-the-line tickets. This exclusive guided visit invites you to explore the masterpieces of the Borghese Gallery, a jewel of Italian Renaissance and Baroque art nestled within the lush Villa Borghese Gardens.

Led by one of our professional guides, you will see priceless masterpieces by – among others – Antonello da Messina, Giovanni Bellini, Raphael, Titian, Correggio, Caravaggio, some of the most renowned Italian artists. Then you’ll visit the rooms that house some of the most famous sculptures worldwide, such as Bernini’s Apollo and Daphne, David, and Canova’s Ratto di Proserpina and Paolina Borghese.

The Gallery is located within the grounds of the Villa Borghese, once residence of the Borghese family, and was established as an art museum by Cardinal Scipione Borghese in the early XVII Century.

Besides, The building is worth a visit itself, and with our knowledgeable guide all the time at your side, not only will you learn about the outstanding art, but you’ll be told the stories behind the pieces as well.

Finally, once your private tour of the Borghese Gallery concludes, you are welcome to stroll through the Borghese Gardens, the largest public park in Rome’s city center. It’s the perfect way to end your artistic journey surrounded by nature and history.

Please note that starting times depend on ticket availability. Price is per group + tickets. Our cancellation policy is 48 hours for a full refund. Please note that entry tickets are not refundable.

Rome Golf Cart and Colosseum tour

This private Golf Cart tour of Rome with access to the Colosseum is the best option to sightsee the Eternal City in comfort and enter its most iconic monument. Not only will you be hitting the best attractions in town, but also visit the Colosseum on a private tour.

Pickup then off to Trevi, Navona and Pantheon

Get picked up at your accommodation, as long as it is in the historical district, and set off to discover Rome’s key sites on this private tour of Rome in golf cart with access to the Colosseum. Start off visiting with the Baroque heart of the Eternal City, namely the Trevi Fountain: a masterpiece realised in the 18th Century, where you can toss a coin into the water (which still comes from a Roman water pipe) to ensure you’ll come back to Rome.

From a great fountain to another, we hit the jewel of baroque: Piazza Navona, with its peculiar mix of classy buildings and a buzzing atmosphere, featuring the stunning Fountain of the four Rivers made by Bernini in the 17th Century.

After that, the private tour of Rome in Golf Cart stops at the Pantheon, the best preserved of all Roman monuments. Oldest place of worship still in use, the Pantheon dates back to the 2nd Century A.D. and was the temple to all the gods of Rome.

Castel Sant’Angelo and the Vatican

Then, we’ll head for the river Tiber, where stands the majestic Castel Sant’Angelo. Once the monumental grave of the emperor Hadrian, the building underwent several transformations (fortress, prison, papal residence, firefighters barrack) and it can be considered the best example of how the Eternal City has changed over time. From there, we reach the Vatican City for a quick visit (only the square and the Saint Peter’s Basilica from outside) to the smallest country in the world.

Guided visit of the Colosseum

This private tour of Rome in golf cart then gets you to the the Colosseum, where you will be met by your guide and walked to the entrance way. Once you get in, you will start to time travel 2000 years into the past, learning the history of the Colosseum, how it was built (and how fast they were!) and what kind of shows ran there. Discover how the gladiators fought on the arena, and how the Romans reenacted epic battles of their past for the fun of the audience. Marvel at the massive remains of the largest amphitheatre of the ancient times, which could seat some 70,000 people. Learn interesting back stories and find out why it is called “colosseum” – and its actual name in Ancient Rome.

Resuming the tour and drop off

After finishing the visit of the Colosseum, you will handed the tickets, for you to visit the Roman Forum and the Palatine Hill on your own, within the next 24 hours. This golf cart of Rome with access to the Colosseum isn’t finished yet, as we will drive by the Circus Maximus, the Mouth of Truth and stop at the Forum Boarium, the cattle market in Ancient Rome, which features two exceptionally preserved temple: Hercules’ and Portunus’, besides a marble arch that was the entry gate to the market. From there, we will whiz to Piazza Venezia, with the impressive Vittoriano, also serving as Altar of the Fatherland, and drop you off at your accommodation, or wherever you’d like in the historical centre.

Pick-up and drop-off service available only in the city centre.

Reduced price for groups of three participants or more. With 4 to 5 people, we may run the tour on one or two golf carts. 6 to 8 people, the tour will run on two golf carts. 9 to 10 people, we may run the tour on two or three golf carts.

All our golf carts are equipped with rain cover.

Questions? Check our FAQ section, you might find the answer there. And if you don’t, email us to info@turtletourrome.com