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The best Castel Sant'Angelo tickets

Entry tickets with an audio guide, the panoramic terrace, a combo with the Ara Pacis and a river boat, opening days and free entry. Here is how to book. We are honest about the stairs, the security line and paying more than the official €18.

By the Things to Do in Rome editorial team 4 tours compared Prices checked 25 October 2026

See our 4 picks
Castel Sant'Angelo and its stone bridge over the Tiber in golden evening light
Short answer

A Castel Sant'Angelo ticket costs €18, €2 reduced, and is free for under-18s. It is open Tuesday to Sunday, 9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., with last entry at 6:30 p.m. Our top pick costs the same €18, adds an audio guide app and can be cancelled for free.

Our 4 picks for Castel Sant'Angelo

All four are tickets you use on your own; none has a live guide. The non-refundable ticket and the one with few reviews come last.

Castel Sant'Angelo tickets compared

Castel Sant'Angelo tickets compared
TourFromDurationFree cancellationWho it suitsWhy we picked it
Entry ticket with an audio guide app 4.6 (9,222)€18
per person		2 hoursYesMost visitorsThe same €18 as the official ticket, with 4.6 from 9,222 reviews.
Entry with the panoramic terrace and an audio guide 4.2 (93)€18
per person		1 h 30 minYesVisitors who come for the viewsTerrace access named in the listing, from €18, rated 4.2 from 93 reviews.
Entry ticket with an audio app 4.3 (6,136)€22
per person		Not statedNoA backup if the others are sold out4.3 from 6,136 reviews, but it costs €22 and has no free cancellation.
Castel Sant'Angelo, Ara Pacis and a hop-on hop-off boat 4.8 (7)€58
per person		24hYesTwo museums and the river in one go4.8, but from only 7 reviews, from €58.

  • Entry ticket with an audio guide app

    €18 per person2 hours 4.6 (9,222)

    Details
    Free cancellation
    Yes
    Who it suits
    Most visitors
    Why we picked it
    The same €18 as the official ticket, with 4.6 from 9,222 reviews.

  • Entry with the panoramic terrace and an audio guide

    €18 per person1 h 30 min 4.2 (93)

    Details
    Free cancellation
    Yes
    Who it suits
    Visitors who come for the views
    Why we picked it
    Terrace access named in the listing, from €18, rated 4.2 from 93 reviews.

  • Entry ticket with an audio app

    €22 per person 4.3 (6,136)

    Details
    Free cancellation
    No
    Who it suits
    A backup if the others are sold out
    Why we picked it
    4.3 from 6,136 reviews, but it costs €22 and has no free cancellation.

  • Castel Sant'Angelo, Ara Pacis and a hop-on hop-off boat

    €58 per person24h 4.8 (7)

    Details
    Free cancellation
    Yes
    Who it suits
    Two museums and the river in one go
    Why we picked it
    4.8, but from only 7 reviews, from €58.
  • None of the 4 includes hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point.
  • Prices and ratings as shown on GetYourGuide on 25 October 2026. Prices are "from" prices in euros and can change; the booking page shows the live price.

Castel Sant'Angelo tickets: official or with an audio guide

Yes, you need a ticket. The official full ticket is €18 since 1 July 2026. The reduced ticket is €2, and under-18s go free.

Our top pick costs the same €18 and adds an audio guide app. There is no live-guided tour in our picks.

Castel Sant'Angelo cost

The official ticket is €18 (cultura.gov.it, 25 October 2026). Our picks cost €18 to €22 for a ticket, or €58 for the combo with the Ara Pacis and a boat.

The official website

The Italian culture ministry page, cultura.gov.it, lists the hours and prices. We did not find an official online ticket shop on it.

What you see inside Castel Sant'Angelo

Inside, you climb through the castle to a terrace with views over Rome and St. Peter's. Expect stairs and uneven floors, so wear good shoes.

Seeing the Vatican the same day? Our guide to Vatican City museums tickets helps you pick a time slot.

Photos from the terrace

The terrace looks out over the city and toward St. Peter's. One listing says it may close in bad weather.

Opening hours and free days

Castel Sant'Angelo is open Tuesday to Sunday, 9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Last entry is 6:30 p.m. It is closed on Mondays, 1 January and 25 December.

In 2026 it also opens on the first Monday of each month, 2 p.m. to 8 p.m., for a €5 ticket sold on site only. Entry is free on 4 November 2026.

Full ticket
€18
Reduced
€2
Under 18
Free
First Monday
€5

Where the entrance is

The castle is at Lungotevere Castello 50, by the Tiber. Our top pick meets on Viale Cardinale dell'Acqua, so check your voucher.

Tips before you book

  1. Arrive 15 minutes early

    Tickets are timed. One listing says late arrivals may not get in.

  2. Bring ID

    Some tickets carry your name. Bring an ID for each person.

  3. Allow for security

    Listings say security checks may cause waits. No food, glass or sharp objects inside.

  4. Wear good shoes

    There are many stairs and uneven floors on the way up.

Castel Sant'Angelo: questions and answers

Do I need a ticket for Castel Sant'Angelo?
Yes. The full ticket is €18, the reduced ticket €2, and under-18s go free.

Is Castel Sant'Angelo worth visiting?
Yes, if you like views. The terrace looks over Rome and St. Peter's. Expect many stairs on the way up.

What is Castel Sant'Angelo?
A museum in a round castle by the Tiber, with a panoramic terrace on top.

How do I buy tickets for Castel Sant'Angelo?
Book a timed ticket online, for example through one of our picks. The €5 first-Monday ticket is sold on site only.

Is Castel Sant'Angelo free?
For under-18s, yes. Everyone gets in free on 4 November 2026.

Where is Castel Sant'Angelo?
At Lungotevere Castello 50, Rome, on the bank of the Tiber.

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Written by the Things to Do in Rome editorial team.