Castel Sant’ Angelo: Tickets

The available standard tickets are:

In addition to standard tickets, there are packages that include extra services, such as a guided tour, or that grant access to other sites of interest.

The most popular options are:

Although Castel Sant’Angelo doesn’t enforce a strict daily visitor limit like some other major sites, lines can be quite long during the high season. We therefore recommend buying tickets in advance, especially online, to secure admission on your desired date and time.

Purchasing tickets online via ArcheoRoma for Castel Sant’Angelo allows you to:

• avoid potential lines at the ticket office
• guarantee your visit even during peak attendance

Additionally, apart from standard tickets with possible priority entry, you can also purchase tours that, in addition to offering special admission, provide an educational, personalized route accompanied by an expert guide.

Castel Sant’Angelo offers reduced rates for specific visitor categories, promoting broader cultural access:

• Students and Youth: Students (up to age 25) may receive discounted prices upon showing a valid ID and proof of enrollment from their educational institution.
• School Groups: Special rates for schools or student groups, subject to advance booking.
• Clergy and Religious Institutions: Priests, monks, nuns, novices, etc., upon presenting documentation of their membership.
• Pilgrimages: Discounts also apply for organized pilgrimage groups.
• Large Families: Discounts for families with multiple children.

Note: These reduced tickets are typically available for standard admission tickets per the official policies of the Ministry of Culture.

Certain categories of visitors have access to free admission to foster universal access to cultural heritage:

• Children: Free entry usually applies to children under 6 years old.
• Cultural Professionals: Museum directors, superintendents, and officials in heritage preservation, upon showing valid professional documentation.
• Visitors with Disabilities: Those with certified disability (generally over 74%) are granted free entry. In cases of dependence, the same applies to the accompanying person. Tickets can be obtained on-site by presenting the required documentation.
• Special Pass Holders: Members of organizations such as Icom or Icomos.
• University Faculty: Professors in relevant fields (Archaeology, Art History, etc.) may request complimentary access for study purposes.

Like many other Italian state-run sites, Castel Sant’Angelo offers free entry on the first Sunday of each month as part of the “Domenica al Museo” initiative.

On these days, you can visit the National Museum of Castel Sant’Angelo without an entry fee. However, attendance can be quite high, and online reservations are not available for these dates.

Waiting times can vary. During peak tourist seasons, the queue for Castel Sant’Angelo can exceed an hour, especially on weekends or holidays. By reserving tickets online, you can avoid extended waits in line.

You must show your confirmation voucher received via email. It can be displayed on a mobile device or in printed form, as long as it’s clearly legible. A simple order copy or confirmation email might not be valid for admission if it doesn’t include the required booking code or QR code.

Yes. Castel Sant’Angelo is included among the sites that can be visited with the Roma Pass. Depending on the chosen option, this pass may allow free or discounted entry and, at some monuments, skipping the queue. It’s advisable to check the latest availability and usage terms on the official Roma Pass website or on ArcheoRoma.

According to current guidelines, Castel Sant’Angelo ticket bookings are nonrefundable, and you cannot adjust the number of participants in a group reservation after purchase. In some cases, it may be possible to move the date or change the name on a ticket, but the rules depend on specific sales conditions.

Regarding attire, there aren’t strict requirements as in places of worship, but visitors are advised to dress suitably for a historical-monumental site.