Step inside Emperor Hadrian’s monumental mausoleum with Touriks’ private journey through Rome’s history, art, and secret passages. Discover panoramic city views and the fortress’s hidden links to the Vatican.
More ways to explore the area's outdoor wonders
Hang tight — photos are loading
This usually takes just a second.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
1.5–2 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; involves moderate walking and stair climbing
Wildlife
History
Castel Sant’Angelo was originally built as Emperor Hadrian’s mausoleum around 139 AD and later transformed into a papal fortress with secret corridors.
Conservation
Efforts are ongoing to preserve frescoes and masonry while managing high foot traffic to protect this ancient structure.
Touriks
Step inside Emperor Hadrian’s monumental mausoleum with Touriks’ private journey through Rome’s history, art, and secret passages. Discover panoramic city views and the fortress’s hidden links to the Vatican.
Touriks is a Rome-based tour operator located in Roma, Lazio that specializes in guided cultural and archaeological experiences across the city and Vatican area.
Specializing in in-depth guided visits of St. Peter’s Basilica and St. Peter’s Square, Touriks offers semi-private, private, and small-group formats that include dome climbs, visits to the underground grottoes, and guided exploration of St. Peter’s tomb.
The company also guides visitors through Rome’s subterranean heritage, including Roman Catacombs, the underground temples of San Clemente, and other proto-Christian basilicas. Selected catacombs tours include private transfer options noted in tour descriptions.
Touriks’ program includes a broad range of Rome itineraries: Colosseum underground and arena tours, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill walks, Pantheon and Navona Square visits with access to underground sites, Caracalla Baths and Circus Maximus visits, Trastevere walks with subterranean sites, and guided visits to Castel Sant'Angelo and the Borghese Gallery.
Individual tour descriptions emphasize major artworks and architectural highlights such as Michelangelo’s Pietà, the mosaics of St. Peter’s, and Bernini’s design of St. Peter’s Square. Touriks is featured on The Adventure Collective, where its Rome tours are listed with factual itineraries and booking details.
All tour listings state location, format, and options so travelers can select dome climbs, underground grottoes, transfers, or private and small-group experiences when available.
Location
Roma, Lazio
Based in Rome, Italy
Group Options
Private & Small-Group
Private, semi-private and small-group tours
Featured On
The Adventure Collective
Listed on The Adventure Collective
Highlights
Basilica to Catacombs
Tours from St. Peter’s to undergrounds
Select a St. Peter’s Basilica tour, dome climb, catacombs visit or Colosseum experience and secure a guided Rome itinerary that fits travel style.
Wear comfortable footwear
Expect uneven stone floors and stairways throughout the castle.
Bring a camera
The panoramic terraces offer superb photo opportunities of Rome’s skyline.
Check accessibility
Some areas involve narrow stairs and may not be suitable for limited mobility.
Book ahead
Private tours have limited slots and fill quickly, especially in high tourist seasons.
Comfortable walking shoes
Needed for stone floors and staircases inside the mausoleum.
Water bottle
Stay hydrated during warm months while touring.
summer
Light jacket or scarf
Useful for cool spring mornings and evenings.
spring
Compact camera or smartphone
To capture sweeping city views from the terrace.