€ 560

St Angelo Castle and Trastevere Discovery Tour

4 hours
Private Tour
Rome
First Time Visitor, Most Popular, Walking Tours

St Angelo Castle and Trastevere Discovery Tour

A Journey Through Rome’s Hidden Gems and Timeless Charm

Embark on a captivating journey through two of Rome’s most iconic yet contrasting landmarks: the imposing Castel Sant’Angelo and the charming neighborhood of Trastevere. Your adventure begins at Castel Sant’Angelo, originally built as a mausoleum for Emperor Hadrian and later transformed into a fortress, papal residence, and prison. As you explore its ancient walls, panoramic terraces, and secret passageways, you’ll uncover stories of emperors, popes, and the Eternal City’s rich past.

From there, enjoy a scenic walk along the banks of the Tiber River, crossing one of Rome’s most picturesque bridges, where every corner offers a perfect photo opportunity. You’ll soon arrive in Trastevere, a historic district known for its cobblestone streets, medieval churches, ivy-draped buildings, and a lively, bohemian atmosphere.

Wander through narrow alleys lined with artisan shops, local trattorias, and hidden courtyards. Visit iconic landmarks such as Santa Maria in Trastevere, one of Rome’s oldest churches, and experience the neighborhood’s authentic charm, far from the crowds of the more touristy areas.

Whether it’s your first time in Rome or you’re returning to discover more, this tour offers a unique blend of history, culture, and local life, revealing sides of the city that are often missed. It’s a perfect experience for travelers who want to dive deeper into Rome’s soul and walk in the footsteps of its past.

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Pia Square

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St Angelo Castle

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Trastevere

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Piazza Trilussa

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Piazza in Piscinula

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Santa Cecilia

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Santa Maria in Trastevere

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Tiber Island

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Ponte Cestio

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Ponte Fabricio

in front of the entrance os St Angelo Castle – Rome

Note: if you need a private transfer from/to your accommodation don’t hesitate to get in touch with us by email after your booking

St Angelo Castle

St Angelo Castle

St Angelo Castle

St. Angelo Castle

Basilica of St. Mary in Trastevere

Trastevere

Basilica of St. Mary in Trastevere

Basilica of St. Mary in Trastevere

Trastevere

Trastevere

Santa Maria in Trastevere

Santa Maria in Trastevere

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An absolutely amazing tour! Our tour of the Roman Forum and Colosseum with Yev was one of the highlights of our trip! Yev was incredibly knowledgeable, funny, personable, and engaging. He made the history fascinating and brought everything we were seeing to life. He was also incredibly patient with all of our questions, took the time to get some great group photos, and made the entire experience feel fun and personal. What truly set Yev apart was the care he showed toward my 78-year-old nana. He was so attentive to her throughout the tour, making sure she had plenty of opportunities to take breaks and easy access to water. He never made her feel rushed or like she was holding anyone back, and that meant so much to our family. Yev went above and beyond to make sure everyone had an incredible experience. We learned so much, laughed a lot, and made memories we’ll never forget. If you’re visiting Rome and considering a tour, book with Yev — you won’t regret it! 🇮🇹❤️
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Molli E
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Absolutely amazing! Guilia was absolutely amazing. Her wealth of knowledge was far beyond what we were expecting and it made everything we saw so much more meaningful. She was funny, kind, patient, and extremely well versed in Roman and world history. It was one of our most favorite days in Italy. Grazie mille!
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Michael M
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Great Experience - Tour of Colosseum, Palatine Hill, St. Clemente Basilica Had a great tour and experience with Massimiliano! He was knowledgeable and personable. Took us to a quant, authentic restaurant for lunch... that was a bonus! Will definitely book with Crazy4Rome again in the future.
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Nikki G
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An Unforgettable Evening with Sonia & Lorenz We had the absolute pleasure of having Sonia and Lorenzo come to our VRBO in Italy to prepare a special dinner celebrating my in-laws’ 50th wedding anniversary, and they made the evening truly unforgettable. From start to finish, Sonia and Lorenzo were wonderful. They were warm, professional, incredibly accommodating, and clearly passionate about what they do. The food was absolutely incredible—each course was beautifully presented, fresh, authentic, and full of flavor. It felt like we had a five-star Italian restaurant right in our own home. What made the evening especially meaningful was the care and attention they put into the experience. This was a very special milestone for our family, and Sonia and Lorenzo helped make it feel even more memorable. Everything was handled so seamlessly, allowing us to simply relax, enjoy an amazing meal, and spend time together as a family. Everyone in our group absolutely loved the experience, and having Sonia and Lorenzo cook for us was truly one of the highlights of our trip to Italy. We cannot recommend them highly enough and would absolutely book them again the next time we are in Italy. Thank you, Sonia and Lorenzo, for helping us celebrate such a special occasion and for giving our family a memory we will always cherish! ❤️🇮🇹
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Nora B
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Amazing experience on a hot day! Although it was 100 degrees and we didn’t think we’d make it, Yevgeniyy was professional and passionate from beginning to end. He is extremely knowledgeable and explained every single detail to kids and adults. He knew short cuts and exactly where to go. Not a second was wasted. I would 100% use him again for any trip I’m Rome!
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Fascinating time with Yev Yevgen was a wonderful guide! He was enthusiastic, knowledgeable, passionate and great at engaging my 12 and 14 year olds. We especially loved the underground portion of the Colosseum (fascinating and cool on a very hot July day). Highly recommend the guided experience as we learned a ton and didn’t have to wait in lines.
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Our tour and tour guide were amazing! Our tour guide, Yevgen, was amazing! He was so knowledgeable, attentive to our needs and had a great sense of humor! Definitely recommend this company. It is our 2nd time using them and I have had great experiences both times.
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Celine G
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Great tour & guide!! Amazing tour! Our tour guide Yevgen was so attentive, engaging, historically knowledgeable and had a great sense of humor! This was my 2nd tour with this company and when I come back, I will definitely use again!
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Kate R
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Wonderful tour We requested for our tour to be in two languages (Italian and English), and they were able to accommodate our request. Matteo was amazing at switching between two languages as needed and had answers to absolutely all the questions. Definitely recommend for those who wish for a great experience.
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Vatican Tour w/Tatyana Visited Vatican on a hot summer day. Our guide Tatiana was the perfect fit for that situation. She has 20 years of experience & it showed! She was able to move us through lines easily to get the tour started, knew all the shady spots to stand etc. Her love for the history of The Vatican shines through! What an incredibly passionate, knowledgable & beautiful person she is! We felt blessed to have her as our personal guide for the day!

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Details

Admission Ticket: This tour includes the admission tickets.
Languages: English, Spanish, French, Russian, German, Portuguese, Dutch, Chinese, Japanese
Kids Friendly: The children are welcome. Please write me if there are kids in your family group.
Disable Friendly: The tour is disabled friendly. Please contact me if you need a wheelchair.
Dress Code: Only small bags/backpacks are permitted (size 40x35x15).

Destination

Start Time

from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Duration

4 hours

Price

€ 630,00 private guide service per tour & skip the line tickets (fixed per group price: family, friends, colleagues...)
+ € 30,00 St Angelo Castle ticket adult (per person price) or + € 10,00 St Angelo Castle ticket under 18 (per person price)

Included

Guiding Services, Admission Tickets, Private Tour

Not Included

Personal Expenses, Souvenirs, Food, Drinks, Snacks, Private Transportation, Public Transportation Tickets, Private driver, Private luxury car, Taxi