Rome Castel Sant'Angelo Ticket + Self-Guided Walking Tour - Virtual Guide & Supplì Stories

Discover the history and legends
of Castel Sant'Angelo with a virtual guide

On this walking tour, no guide accompanies you; instead you walk at your own pace while listening to a virtual guide on your phone. With a Castel Sant'Angelo ticket included, you explore the castle and the surrounding streets while hearing stories of emperors, papal mysteries and local food traditions.

Enjoy views of the Tiber from the Ponte Sant'Angelo

Stroll along the picturesque Ponte Sant'Angelo and take in views of the Tiber. Learn how Castel Sant'Angelo was first built as Emperor Hadrian's mausoleum and over the centuries became a military fortress, a papal refuge and a prison. You also hear anecdotes and legends about the popes and the story of the Passetto di Borgo, the passage linking the castle to the Vatican.

Walk Via dei Banchi Vecchi and the Arco dei Banchi

Pass along Via dei Banchi Vecchi, known for its historic workshops, traditional shops and old Roman atmosphere. Along the way, you come to the Arco dei Banchi, an old arch that once linked papal buildings with the commercial street. Still surrounded by stories and legends of Renaissance Rome, it is a popular photo spot in the Ponte district.

Hear the story of supplì, Rome's street food

Discover Roman street food culture in the area and learn about the origins of supplì, a traditional snack loved by Romans. From traditional fry shops to modern eateries in the historic center, find out how supplì has changed over time.

※ Buying food and drinks is optional and not included in the price.