Secrets of Rome and Castel Sant’Angelo private tour
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of the experience.
Description
Uncover Rome’s hidden dramas on this 2.5-hour guided tour through centuries of passion, power, and intrigue. Follow your local guide, Valeria, as she brings to life the stories of noble families, fearless women, and fateful events that shaped the Eternal City. “It’s like stepping into a living theatre,” she says, “where every corner whispers a secret.”
The experience begins with a 1.5-hour guided visit inside Castel Sant’Angelo, the city’s imposing fortress by the Tiber. As you explore its chambers, terraces, and ancient passageways, you’ll uncover tales of imprisonment, escape, and forbidden love. Hear the haunting legend of Beatrice Cenci, whose tragic story still echoes within the castle walls, and learn how Puccini’s Tosca found its dramatic finale right here - where love and sacrifice meet under the Roman sky.
After leaving the castle, continue your walk along Via dei Coronari, a street rich in Renaissance charm and once a lively route for pilgrims and traders. Along the way, discover anecdotes of secret affairs and hidden passions that once unfolded in these very streets.
The tour concludes in the breathtaking Piazza Navona, surrounded by fountains, art, and timeless Roman atmosphere - the perfect place to reflect on the stories and legends you’ve just uncovered.
Highlights
- You'll take part in a 90-minute guided tour of Castel Sant’ Angelo
- Your guide will share the scoop on love affairs, murders and mysteries
- There are visits to sites that inspired Puccini’s Tosca
- It's an intimate experience when you book a private tour
- You'll learn fresh insights about Rome from an expert local guide
What's included?
Included
- 2.5-hour private tour
- 1.5-hour Castel Sant'Angelo guided tour
- Friendly local guide
- Headset (for groups of more than 7 people)
Not included
- Tips
Where
Lungotevere Castello, 50, Rome, Metropolitan City of Rome Capital, Italy
Castel Sant' Angelo, in front of the entrance - please be at the meeting point at least 10 minutes before the start of the tour. The guide will be holding a TUI sign.
Important information
- This tour is not wheelchair accessible
- Please wear comfortable shoes
- This is a private tour, giving you a personalised experience away from the crowds
- The tour will take place even when it's raining. In the event of exceptionally heavy rain, the tour may be cancelled and you will receive a full refund
Additional information
- Instant confirmation
- Free cancellation
- Guided Tour
- Smaller Group Size
- e-Voucher
