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A quick visit to the Castel Sant’Angelo is not enough. There are other spots worth checking out outside this attraction, and your local host knows exactly where. Combine your visit to the Castel Sant’Angelo with a touch of hidden gems and an easy access to this famous attraction, and you are set for a good time!

Destination

Rome, Italy

Category

Skip The Line Tours

Duration

2 hours

Transport mode

Walking tour

Available languages

English, Italiano, Deutsch, Español, Français

Included

• Private Guide
• Entrance Tickets to Castel Sant Angelo
• All Withlocals Tours are Carbon Neutral

What you can expect

Choose your local

Get to know these 7 passionate locals, each bringing unique perspectives and talents. Choose your favorite, check their availability, and book to create an unforgettable adventure tailored to you.

This is the plan

Check out the plan below to see what you'll get up to with your local host. Feel free to personalize this offer with the host of your choice.

1. Meeting point

   Meet at Outside the Palazzo del Banco di Santo Spirito - Rome to start your journey

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2. Itinerary

   This is what our experience could look like, but it’s not set in stone! Once you book, you can chat directly with your host to make small tweaks to suit your preferences.

3. Beautiful Surroundings

   To better understand what you’ll see inside the Castel Sant’Angelo, your local host will start by showing you other hidden gems around the attraction. That way, you can get to know more about Rome and the Castel Sant’Angelo for a perfect introduction to your tour

4. How It Works

   Before entering the Castel Sant’Angelo, meet your host and get an introduction to your tour.

5. Ahead of the Crowds

   On this tour, follow your local host’s lead and spend time inside the attraction discovering its highlights and hidden gems

6. Inside the Castel Sant’Angelo

   Once you are inside, follow your local host’s insights as you check out the must-sees, as well as the hidden gems that not many know about. Be part of an enriching tour that will satisfy your curiosity and answer all of your questions!

7. Keep Exploring

   After the time with your host is over, you can either stay inside the attraction and keep exploring by yourself or say goodbye outside the attraction where your host will point out other spots to explore in Rome

8. Make it yours

   Want to tweak the itinerary? Book directly & chat afterwards with your host to adjust highlights, skip stops, or make small changes to fit your preferences.

   Book risk-free: Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund.

   Need something special? Personalize your experience for more time, alternative locations or a completely tailored plan.

Flexible cancellation policy

• Feel confident booking

  Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund. Even up to 7 days before your experience, you’ll receive a refund, minus the service fee.

• Change of plans?

  Reschedule your experience to a date and time that works best for you.

• Loved by travelers worldwide

  Simple and flexible – your plans, your way.

Reviews from guests

Jill🇺🇸 United States

(About local Federico)

9 September 2025

Super accomodating, very high energy and friendly. Federico is great ! Amazing and Friendly !

Stephen

(About local Lia Beatrice)

5 September 2025

Lia Beatrice is a most charming, erudite and engaging guide. My daughter and I were treated to a tour of the Roman Forum this morning. Lia Beatrice brought those old stones back to life in a thrilling and engaging way. We were taken to hidden corners and we were shown small details, as well as the broad sweep of the complex history of this city from the Iron Age to the Renaissance. We left with many insights that have deepened our affection for this remarkable city. Thank you. Cultural Highlight of Rome

Keith

(About local Emanuele)

3 September 2025

Exploring Rome with Emanuele felt effortless and engaging—every story was packed with history and insight, but shared in such a personable and down-to-earth way that the hours disappeared. Their kindness and warmth made us feel instantly at ease, and the balance of knowledge, humor, and local tips made the city come alive in a way we’ll remember.Found a Roman Friend

Thomas🇩🇰 Denmark

(About local Lia Beatrice)

1 September 2025

We, a family of 6, had the most wonderful experience of a 3 hour tour, with Lia. Through Colosseum, The Palatine and Forum Romanum, Lia shared her deep knowledge and great stories about this part of the ancient Rome. It is clearly, she's very passionate and at the same time, the facts and stories are told lively with humour and smiles. On asked questions, she was very fast and knowledgeable - an absolute pleasure. Other than that, she had the surplus to ask into us and our wellbeing, along the way. Highly recommended tour and the highest recommendations for choosing Lia as your personal guide.Fantastic and inspiring tour !!!

Anthony🇺🇸 United States

(About local Emanuele)

26 August 2025

Emanuele was such a wonderful host and guide—spending time with him honestly felt more like hanging out with a local friend than being on a tour. He even sent me the exact meeting spot with photos ahead of time (so even I couldn’t get lost 😅) He showed me some really fun spots, like the gelato stand where the Obamas once stopped (yes, that famous one!). We stopped in and had some ourselves. Along the way, he shared stories and explained little details—like why the statues in the fountains look so crisp and white—that really brought Rome to life. Where the Embassies were and where Julias Caesar was assassinated. I’d reached out before the tour to let him know I have celiac disease, and he went above and beyond: sending me a list of gluten-free resources and even checking in the next day to see if I had questions. That kind of thoughtfulness meant a lot. What I loved most is that he’s truly local to Rome! He knows the side streets, the history, and all the stories that make the city so special. The whole experience was relaxed, personal, and genuinely enjoyable. Highly recommend!Gelato + Kindness = Better Than a Tour!

HARRY🇺🇸 United States

(About local Lia Beatrice)

26 August 2025

Michelle🇺🇸 United States

(About local Eleonora)

26 August 2025

My daughter and I enjoyed a day in Vatican City with the best tour guide. She was kind, patient, and had a wealth of information to share with us. Would def recommend Eleonora. Eleonora is the best!

Greg🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Valentina)

15 August 2025

A highlight of the trip. Valentina is an excellent guide and the trip was a perfect amount of time for a family of 5. She bought life to Ancient Rome! An excellent guide.Colosseum and forum tour

Greg🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Valentina)

15 August 2025

Very informative tour. Valentina helped us negotiate the crowds and queues with Italian aplomb. She was so knowledgable and even kept our 3 teenagers interested in the museum. Definitely worth the money. Thank you for being a great guide.Vatican tour

Jose Alberto🇲🇽 Mexico

(About local Valentina)

12 August 2025

Valio mucho la pena contratar a Valentina. Sabe muy bien de lo que habla, e hizo el tour interesante para mis 3 hijos (7, 8 y 10 años). Para familias como la nuestra que no nos adaptamos a un tour grande, definitivamente recomiendo contratar este tipo de experiencias.Excelente

Vanessa🇺🇸 United States

(About local Vania)

7 August 2025

Vania is a thoughtful guide full of historic art and architectural information. She was flexible and able to adjust based on the needs of my daughter who was not up for the entire tour. Thoughtful and knowledgeable

rchrdston

(About local Cecilia)

6 August 2025

Cecilia was really knowledgeable and we had a very enlightening Tour …….Interesting Tour

Randi🇺🇸 United States

(About local Eleonora)

2 August 2025

We had a great tour! She was easy to meet and had it all planned out. Even with the crowds we were able to move through the Colosseum with ease. Very knowledgeable and extremely pleasant. And she took great photos of us! Highly recommend. Great Tour!

Mike🇺🇸 United States

(About local Yanira)

1 August 2025

Yanira had been referred to us by a friend who had taken a tour with her so we knew the tour would be great. The tour was so good she took time before we got into spaces where talking was not allowed to give the history, insight, and humorous back stories. You can spend days in the Vatican but our schedule (and a 15 yo) only allowed a couple hours and it was the perfect. Yanira was able to show us spaces and cut through busy areas to allow us to maximize our time and also gave us tips for things to do after our tour in the Vatican and in Rome. So grateful we were able to spend some time with Yanira and hope to do another tour with her soon.VIP vatican tour

allison🇺🇸 United States

(About local Federico)

31 July 2025

Federico was friendly, and very knowledgeable about all things Colosseum and Roman history! He enhanced the tour with visuals to show us what the restored Colosseum would’ve looked like, he explained the lay of the land. Overall, just a great experience.! Colosseum tour

allison🇺🇸 United States

(About local Valentina)

31 July 2025

Valentina was so great giving us a tour of the Vatican museum. She’s very knowledgeable on art history and really enhanced our whole experience. Before entering the museum, we were struck with a downpour that soaked everyone, but she was a real trooper. Thank you for the great experience.! Fun Rain or Shine

valerie🇧🇪 Belgium

(About local Eleonora)

27 July 2025

We were lucky to have Eleonora as our guide during our visit to the Colosseum and Roman Forum, and she truly made the experience unforgettable. Her passion, and engaging storytelling brought the ancient ruins vividly to life — for both us and our teenagers. She struck the perfect balance between historical depth, fun facts, and interactive moments. It never felt like a lecture — more like a fascinating journey through time. Thanks to Eleonora, we didn’t just see the monuments, we understood the stories behind them. Highly recommended for anyone who wants to experience the true heart of ancient Rome!

David🇺🇸 United States

(About local Vania)

25 July 2025

Vania was a great guide and took the time to 'show what you know' of her city, Roma. It would be difficult to squeeze in such an entire large city in the time allotted so it was an overview to experience more on your own itinerary/timetable. Vania was very detailed with sharing her knowledge of Roma and did exceptionally well at each site visited. We would recommend her to others to enhance their visit.Very enjoyable tour experience

Sara

(About local Yanira)

21 July 2025

Yanira was an absolutely fantastic guide! She brought the Vatican and Sistine Chapel to life with her knowledge, energy, and warmth. What really stood out was how engaged she was with the kids—she even created a fun scavenger hunt to keep them interested throughout the tour. We all learned so much and had a great time. Highly recommend her for families!Shes amazing with kids!

Patty🇺🇸 United States

(About local Eleonora)

20 July 2025

Eleonora was an amazing tour guide for our family of five, which included our three children, now young adults. Not having been to the Vatican before, we were so grateful for her knowledge. She had the perfect personality to keep all of us engaged and interested. She covered a lot of information and territory within our 2+ hour tour. Given the volume of crowds, a private tour is definitely the best way to see the Vatican. We highly recommend Eleonora as your private guide!Excellent Private Tour of the Vatican

Amy

(About local Valentina)

13 July 2025

It was a joy to go on a Vatican tour with Valentina. She is incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about the art and it came across in the way she explained of the museum. She did a wonderful job engaging our young daughters, 7 and 11, who did not quite know what to expect from the day. It was a magical experience and I thank her very much for the the time!!Art lover’s dream!

Howard🇺🇸 United States

(About local Valentina)

9 July 2025

We hired Valentina for tours of both the Borghese and Vatican Museum. She did an amazing job. Communicating was easy and we had no issues meeting on-site for both tours. Valentina was friendly, extremely knowledgeable, and was able to make both tours interesting for both adults and children. I highly recommend Valentina for all of your Rome-based tours! Amazing Borghese and Vatican Tours

Peter🇺🇸 United States

(About local Federico)

8 July 2025

We opted for the shorter 1.5 hour tour thinking our kids would lose interest and Frederico made the most of it, filling us in on the history and giving us an appreciation of what it was like in Ancient Rome. It was a nice and relaxing pace with plenty of good photo ops along the way. Two Thumbs Up!Great tour of the Colliseum

SARAH 🇺🇸 United States

(About local Federico)

4 July 2025

Had a fantastic tour with Federico of the colosseum and surrounding area. We were in a group of 3 adults and 2 children and everyone enjoyed it and found Federico to be personable, incredibly knowledgeable and helpful. He even helped us with restaurant and other recommendations. Wish we’d met him earlier into our trip as we would have booked him for other tours too! I’d definitely recommend to anyone staying in the area. Highly recommend Federico

Sheree🇿🇦 South Africa

(About local Yanira)

3 July 2025

What a fun morning. Yanira kept our whole family entertained and informed. We had a large tour party of 11, including grandparents to grandchilren. Children enjoyed the treasure hunt very much. Don’t hesitate to book with Yanira- you won’t be disappointedFun filled tour with Yanira

Lewis🇫🇮 Finland

(About local Valentina)

2 July 2025

So Valentina is informative, chatty and easy going. The Vatican would have been a hot, busy and frustrating experience without her. She navigated us in the time we had around the Vatican, answering all our questions and being a friendly insider which took out 90% of the stress of the visit. We all would highly recommend her.Great Experience

Steve and Jo🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Cecilia)

29 June 2025

We met with Cecilia for a private tour of the Colosseum and greatly appreciated the opportunity to spend time with an extremely well-informed, interesting and pleasant young lady. Cecilia shared information about the arena and helped bring to life the history of the people who lived and died there. Cecilia was enthusiastic and willing to spend time answering our questions. We were delighted with the tour.An amazing tour of the Colosseum

Jessica🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Vania)

28 June 2025

Vania is very knowledgable and enthusiastic. Great tour, highly recommend. Great tour

Angelica🇸🇪 Sweden

(About local Eleonora)

27 June 2025

A wonderful and informative experience, despite a very hot day this was a smooth journey through stories and incredible scenery. a very knowledgeable guide who could easily relate to the present and the past, find connections between human behavior and the collecting habits of men with great power and wealth, and could tell us about the buildings, the landscapes and the incredible art treasure that exists. we left the vatican extremely happy with the visit and the experience. thank youWonderful and informative experience

Ralf🇺🇸 United States

(About local Valentina)

26 June 2025

Our three hour tour of the Colosseo, Palentine Hill and the Roman Forum with Valentina on our first day of a two week "Italian Roman Holiday" was an excellent way to start the vacation for the foursome of us. Valentina was amazing in knowledge and history. We (I) learned more in one hour inside the Colosseo with Valentina, than all the previous trips there and reading National Geographic growing up! The Palentine Hill was much larger than I had appriciated and Valentina pointed out various details in The Forum (i.e games carved into steps temples converted to churches, etc. ) that I had either missed or was lacking in insight by other tour guides on visits to other ancient Roman cities thru out the Mediterrean. As the day went on, we got to know Valentina more as a person, than "just" a WithLocal Guide. . . a true bonus, by the end of the three hours, of a hot June day, we had more of acquaintances, than just guide and tourists . . . . Grazie for a wonderful day in Rome!A day in the life of the Colosseo

sara🇪🇸 Spain

(About local Yanira)

26 June 2025

Fue una gran guía y muy simpática. Lo hizo en español y en inglés, sin problemas. Muy profesional tanto en cuanto al contenido como en cuanto a las formas. Muy empatía con todos. Excelente. Si volvemos la volveremos a pedir que nos acompañe. Fantastica guia y muy simpatica

Alarik🇺🇸 United States

(About local Cecilia)

22 June 2025

Cecilia reached out ahead of time to suggest that the best time to see the Colosseum was in the morning before it got too hot, and boy am I glad she did -- the day ended up being a scorcher. We had my 80 year old mother-in-law with us, and Cecilia was able to tailor the tour of Palantine Hill to limit the amount of climbing -- we skipped walking through the Forum, and instead she talked to us about the Forum as we admired it from above. She is very knowledgeable and all in all it was a great tour.Great tour

Bob🇺🇸 United States

(About local Eleonora)

22 June 2025

I would highly recommend Eleonora if you want to do a private tour of the Vatican/Sistine Chapel. This was the first time at the Vatican for our 18 and 20 year old granddaughters and Eleonora struck the perfect balance of providing interesting info about the most important features of the Vatican museum and Sistine chapel without getting bogged down on any one subject. Even though my wife and I have been to the Vatican several times, Eleonora made it interesting for us as well. She also did a great job of maneuvering our little group through the throngs of tourists. To top it off, Eleonora has a great personality.Best Tour of the Vatican and St Peters

Michael & Diane🇺🇸 United States

(About local Cecilia)

15 June 2025

Through all of the heat, and massive crowds, Cecilia was able to coordinate our tour with grace. I was impressed with her ability to navigate the Vatican, all the while describing the history, culture, and architecture as we went. She was very attentive to our interests, and steered the tour towards those. I highly recommend her as a tour guide. Consummate Professional

Lindsay🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Cecilia)

14 June 2025

Cecilia guided our tour of the Colosseo and Forum. She tailored the content to my 12 year son. She was engaging and informative. I would highly recommend Cecilia as your guide for Rome tours!Amazing Colosseo Tour woth Cecilia

Jessica🇺🇸 United States

(About local Cecilia)

13 June 2025

Cecilia was incredibly knowledgable and patient as we navigated the tour with our two children. A must do in Rome! An amazing guide and experience!

Dan

(About local Eleonora)

12 June 2025

First day in Italy, just off the plane, 4 adults and 3 small children. If this first family adventure was to be a success we had to do a Coliseum tour that first day... Eleonora made it happen and with her having an architectural background and with what appeared to be a Nanny's understanding of small children the experience couldn't have been any better. She read her audience (us) recognized what we had just endured and made our first visit of the trip a memorable experience. I will always seek out when traveling "with locals" for that personal feel, friendliness, understanding and on hand to provide quick suggestions for any other assistance you may be in need of. Thank you so much Eleonora for such a wonderful experience. DanEleonora is the best!

Richard

(About local Yanira)

11 June 2025

My Girlfriend and I had the pleasure of being shown around the Colosseum, Roman Forum, Tiber Island and Trastevere for four hours with the lovely Yanira. She was punctual, very warm and friendly, extremely knowledgeable and took a mean picture! We could not recommend her enough and she rounded off our trip to the Eternal City in style! Richard & HelenBest 4 hours in Rome!

Temple🇺🇸 United States

(About local Valentina)

10 June 2025

Valentina’s tour was smart, fun, and engaging. My students and I thoroughly enjoyed every moment. My only regret is that we didn’t book Valentina for a few of her other tours. I won’t make that mistake again.Valentina’s Vatican Tour is A+!

Christy🇺🇸 United States

(About local Lia Beatrice)

10 June 2025

Lia is a wonderful guide — knowledgeable, kind, and great with our teenagers! Highly recommend! Wonderful way to experience Rome!

Richard🇺🇸 United States

(About local Yanira)

8 June 2025

Yanira gave our family of 6 a wonderful tour of the colosseum. Balanced with knowledge, humor, and patience. Her communication before the tour was excellent and prompt, and she was generous with recommendations beyond our tour. Her suggestions led us to many great experiences throughout the city. Our kids ranged in age from 17 to 8 and she held all their attention. Even brought visual Aides to supplement tour information. Wonerful Guide

judith🇺🇸 United States

(About local Vania)

8 June 2025

Vania was experienced and fun. She utilized her lifetime in Rome to guide us through the ins and outs of the city. Churches, art, food, hidden gems, and great recommendations for the reminder of our trip. I am thankful for her time and would recommend her tours!Amazing complete tour

Mary Jo

(About local Vania)

8 June 2025

Vania was a kind and welcoming tour guide. She took us to some beautiful churches we would never have found on our own. And she introduced us to amazing pizza.Introduction to Roma

Shee-Chang🇺🇸 United States

(About local Vania)

7 June 2025

Myself, my wife and our daughter thoroughly enjoyed our time with Vania who is a real Roman. We did the tour in the early evening and the amount of food that we tasted was more than enough for our usual evening meal. Vania steered us to foods and flavors that are uniquely Roman. The small establishments that she chose for us were a testament to the artisanal nature of their craft and also ones that she frequents with her family and friends. Vania finished our tour atop Janiculum Hill with a wonderful evening view of Rome - a fitting end to our first day in Rome.Real Food Tour With A Real Roman

Sylvester (Sly)🇺🇸 United States

(About local Cecilia)

6 June 2025

Our tour of the Colosseum with Cecilia on May 6th was terrific. To minimize the discomfort of two members in our group, that had sensitive knees, she walked at a moderate pace and built in adequate rest stops throughout the tour. Cecilia’s knowledge and enthusiasm made the Colosseum come to life by providing fascinating insights into its history and architecture. As we walked through the Colosseum, Cecilia pointed out details/areas we would have missed and patiently answered all of our many questions. She even brought along illustrations to help us better visualize how the Colosseum looked and operated when built versus how it appears today. Due to the steep incline and uneven path with cobblestones we declined touring Palatine Hill. However, that did not deter Cecilia, she found an area where we could sit and continued the tour using her illustrations...what a professional. I highly recommend anyone wishing to tour the Colosseum and Palatine Hill request Cecilia, you will not be disappointed. Knowledgeable and Illustrations

margit.wech

(About local Eleonora)

5 June 2025

Wir hatten eine fantastische Führung mit Eleonora. Sie ist wunderbar altersgerecht und geduldig auf die Fragen unseres 8jährigen Sohnes eingegangen und hat es gleichzeitig geschafft, die Tour auch für uns Erwachsene zu einem Erlebnis zu machen. Ganz herzlichen Dank aus Österreich!Großartig - vor allem mit Kind!

Mari

(About local Cecilia)

30 May 2025

Cecilia was communicative, worked with us on our schedule, and very informative. She made an overwhelming site visit to the Colosseum and Forum grounds more approachable and really brought the history alive for us. We really enjoyed her company, and the time she took with us. Highly recommend her!! Wonderful!

Nathan

(About local Emanuele)

30 May 2025

Our private food tour of Rome with Emanuele was wonderful. Our guide was extremely friendly and informative. It was not only a food tasting tour it was also a historical tour. We got to see many of the Rome sights and eat along the way. Highly recommend Emanuele and WithLocals group. This was great way to start our visit to Rome after a long flight.The 10 Tastings of Rome

Gordon

(About local Federico)

28 May 2025

Federico was an amazing tour guide. He has great knowledge of Roman history and shared it with passion. We learned lots on our tour and Federico made it a really interesting and enjoyable time. He also gave us lots of great tips for the rest of our time in Rome. We would thoroughly recommend Federico to anyone looking for a tour guide in RomeRoman Forum and Colloseum tour

FORTYLOVE🇸🇰 Slovakia

(About local Cecilia)

28 May 2025

We absolutely enjoyed our private tour with Cecilia. She is very knowledge and pleasant to listen. Thank you.Great Tour!