ROME: CASTEL SANT’ANGELO HALF DAY TOUR WITH TASTING

Half day walking tour included food tasting

The visit of Castel Sant’Angelo (Hadrian’s Mausoleum) is a truly experience through the centuries to better understand the development of the city of Rome from the imperial time to the present time. The monument was built of the Emperor Hadrian and with the time became at first a fortress and later on a residence for the Popes.
It is considered a symbol of Rome’s imperial power and Pope’s power. During the visit we can see the transformation of the building from monumental tomb to a fortress and a residence. We are going to hear and see the secret places and the several stories related to the building that was connected to the Pope’s palaces through a secret corridor called ‘’Passetto di Borgo’’, an escape route to guarantee the safety of the Pope. After visiting the Castle, cross Borgo Pio and along the Vatican Walls we will reach the place where in a relaxing atmosphere you can sip a good glass of Italian wine and taste typical Roman cuisine, not to be missed when visiting Rome!

Highlights
– Explore the Mausoleum of Emperor Hadrian
– visit the fortress that the Popes used to escape
– 2.30 hours Professional guide
– Tasting of wine and local products in a famous cellar

Validity:   all season

Duration: 2,30 hours

Tour starts:         10 am (from the meeting point)

Departure days:  Daily except Monday, 1st January, 1st May, 25th December and Religious Holidays

Included:
– Colosseum entrance fee (skip the line)
– 2.30 hours professional guide
– Headphones (from 8 people)
– Tasting food local products

Not included:
– Pickup and Drop-off hotel
– Tips