Sant'Angelo Bridge (Ponte Sant'Angelo) Tours

This marble pedestrian bridge spanning the Tiber river between Castel Sant'Angelo and the historic center of Rome is lined with 10 monumental angel statues based on designs by Bernini. The most beautiful bridge in the city, Sant'Angelo Bridge (Ponte Sant'Angelo) dates from AD 134 and provides an unforgettable approach to St. Peter’s Square in Vatican City.
The Basics
Ponte Sant'Angelo, or the Sant'Angelo Bridge, was built by Roman emperor Hadrian to access his mausoleum and was originally named Pons Aelius, or the Bridge of Hadrian. Legend holds that the archangel Michael appeared on top of the mausoleum in 590, ending an outbreak of the plague; to mark that miracle, Hadrian's tomb and adjacent bridge were renamed Sant'Angelo.
This ancient Roman bridge is one of the most popular spots in Rome for its scenic views, and a must-see during any walking, bike, or Vespa scooter tour of the Eternal City. Especially beautiful at night, Ponte Sant'Angelo is an unforgettably romantic stop during a Rome-by-night private excursion.
Things to Know Before You Go
- Ponte Sant'Angelo links the pedestrian-only Lungotevere Castello river walk on the Castello Sant'Angelo side of the Tiber to the neighborhoods of Ponte and Borgo, two of the most historic quarters of Rome, on the opposite bank.
- The bridge is crowded during the day and late into the night with visitors snapping pictures, buskers and artists, and street vendors.
- The cobblestoned bridge is flat and easy to navigate with wheelchairs and strollers.
How to Get There
The 64 bus runs from the Termini train station to Castel Sant'Angelo, or you can walk from the Vatican.
When to Get There
The bridge is known for its great views, so visit in the early morning or late afternoon for the best light if you are interested in taking photos.
Ponte Sant'Angelo and the Vatican
Ponte Sant'Angelo is just a short walk from St. Peter's Basilica, and has been used by religious pilgrims on their final stretch to the Vatican for centuries. If you are planning on visiting the Vatican and Sistine Chapel, consider taking the scenic walk across this bridge for an unforgettable approach.
Address: Ponte Sant'Angelo, Rome, Lazio 00186, Italy
Admission: Free
43 Tours and Activities to Experience Sant'Angelo Bridge (Ponte Sant'Angelo)
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Rome City Bike Tour in Small Groups
Discover the highlights of Rome as you ride through millennia of history on a roughly 3.5-hour bike led by a knowledgeable guide. Pedal to the Coliseum and the Roman Forum, and check out the intricate Trevi Fountain, Castel Sant’Angelo and Spanish Steps. Learn about the architecture of Piazza Navona and hear informative commentary from your guide at each stop. Your small-group tour is limited to eight participants and proceeds at a leisurely pace with plenty of time for photo ops, providing a fun sightseeing tour of the Eternal City.
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Ghosts of Rome: Secrets and Mysteries Night Tour
Built upon thousands of years of history, Rome carries dark secrets buried beneath its ancient ruins and Renaissance churches. See a different side of the Eternal City on a ghostly night tour, after the sun has set and the crowds have dispersed. Hear chilling stories of burned heretics, papal spirits, and ancient scandals while exploring Rome’s tucked-away corners under the cover of night.
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Private Rome Bike Tour
Discover Rome's timeless beauty in an entertaining way with this 3-hour private bike tour.
Ride through millennia of history and get a glimpse of what ancient Roman life was like.
This private tour offers a perfect opportunity for guests that want to get most out of the city and it gives a great overview of Rome and its history.
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Authentic Roman Aperitivo Private Tour with a Local
Get ready to fall in love with the unique atmosphere that is aperitivo in Rome. Visit the city’s most-loved cafes. Taste locally brewed beer and traditional Italian wine, with perfectly paired snacks on the side. It is a match made in heaven!
Join your favorite local on an aperitivo tour through the best spots in town. Get a feel for this Italian ritual while sampling some authentic drinks and snacks. With your favorite local at your side, this awesome tour is sure to be the perfect start to your evening.
Take in the funky and bohemian vibes of the colourful Trastevere neighbourhood. This area is a real local favorite and the perfect place to wander along narrow streets and feel the pre-dinner buzz!
Visit some other well known places in this private tour and get to receive insights from your host.
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Private Evening Highlights Tour: From Pantheon to Trastevere
See Rome from a perspective often missed by visitors on a private evening tour of the city’s top landmarks and hidden gems, from the illuminated fountains of Piazza Navona to Trastevere eateries loved by locals. Going with a guide eliminates the stress of navigating Rome’s winding streets at night and leaves you with inside tips and recommendations for the rest of your stay.
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Voice of Rome Panoramic Experience
Suspended between history and legend, myth and beaty, Rome preserves the infinite charm and its wonders intact. It is now possible to cross those places that made it immortal, observing it and listening to it from another point of view, from a new and original perspective thanks to the private service VOICE OF ROME.
On board the VOICE OF ROME MINIBUS you can admire, comfortably seated, all the main places of the Eternal City, from the Fori Imperiali to the Colosseum, from S.Peter. listening to all the information and curiosities about the beauties encountered during the journey, thanks to the POPguide system-TRIPACA in seven languages.
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2-Hour Night Bike Tour in Rome with Pizza
Soak up the atmosphere of Rome after dark on an evening bike tour. Cycle around the sights, stopping to admire the Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps, and more, plus enjoy a slice of Italian pizza and a beer as you look out over the illuminated Colosseum.
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3-Hour Rome Small-Group Sightseeing Tour by Vespa
When in Rome, travel like a Roman aboard a vintage Vespa on this 3-hour tour. Hop aboard your classic scooter and follow your guide on a scenic route around the Aurelian Walls, along the Tiber riverfront, and out to explore the ancient ruins of the Appian Way and the idyllic Orange Garden of Aventine Hill.
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ROME Electric bike NIGHT TOUR
Experience Rome in all of its splendor on a 2-hour nighttime electric bike tour. The tour takes you past the Trevi Fountain, St Peter’s Dome, and beyond. Traveling by electric bike allows you to cover more points of interest without getting worn out. Enjoy a slice of pizza and beer while overlooking the Colosseum. With the tourist crowds thinned out and the monuments illuminated, it’s the perfect time for photo opportunities.
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Skip-the-line Castle Sant'Angelo Museum & Bridge Small Group Guided Tour in Rome
Maximize time in Rome with skip-the-line tickets to Castel Sant’Angelo. Go for a stroll across Ponte Sant’Angelo and learn about the significance of the statues along the bridge. Discover the inside of Castel Sant’Angelo during a small-group tour including the Pope Paul III apartments and Hadrian’s Tomb.
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Small-Group Castel Sant Angelo and St Peter Square Tour from Rome
Tick off two of Rome’s historic gems on this 3-hour walking tour of Castel Sant’ Angelo and St. Peter’s Square. Marvel over the ancient fortress, take in the views from Ponte Sant’ Angelo and enjoy skip-the-line entrance to the mausoleum of Emperor Hadrian. Then, stroll over to nearby St. Peter's Square and admire the magnificent monuments of Vatican City, including St. Peter’s Basilica and the Vatican Museums.This small-group tour is limited to 13 people, ensuring a personalized experience.
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River Boat Experience plus Colosseum or Vatican Museums
See different perspectives on Rome with this combo tour that lets you design your own day of exploration. Begin with a river cruise down the Tiber River that cuts through the city, passing beneath ancient bridges and alongside riverbank ruins. Back on dry ground, save time with a guided, skip-the-line tour of either the Colosseum or the Vatican Museums, two of Rome’s most popular attractions.
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Vacation photographer in Rome
Upgrade your vacation snapshots during a personal photography session with award-winning Italian photographer, Marco Bulgarelli. Choose from walking photo tours or explore the city by private vehicle, with your own personal professional photographer on-hand to capture your most memorable candid moments. Receive all images taken during the tour, plus up to 30 retouched photographs ready to download.
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Rome by night private tour: pizza and bike
Home to ancient ruins dating back to the days of the Romans, UNESCO–listed Rome ranks among Italy’s most popular destinations—with traffic and queues to match. During this evening tour, spin through Rome by bike with your guide and explore after the crowds have gone. Reach top attractions including the Spanish Steps and Vatican City with ease, and enjoy pizza and a beer overlooking the Colosseum illuminated at night.
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Baroque Churches of Rome Walking Tour
Visit Rome’s baroque churches on this walking tour that introduces you to sites not usually included in the average Rome sightseeing itinerary. As you check out places like the Church of San Giovanni de Fiorentine and the Church of Santa Maria Sopra Minerva, you’ll learn about the history of baroque architecture and its purpose by artists like Francesco Borromini, Giacomo della Porta, Carlo Moderna and Pietro de Cortona.
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Rome by Night E-Bike Tour
See the sights of Rome illuminated for the night on this tour via electric bicycle. You'll be able to cover much more ground than you could on foot, pedaling with the electric assist while your guide leads the way. Highlights include the Trevi Fountain, the Roman Forum, the Spanish Steps, and the Colosseum. Feel the cool evening breeze as you cycle and enjoy the presence of fewer crowds on this evening tour.
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Hadrian's Mausoleum (Castel Sant'Angelo) Small Group Tour
The impressive Castel Sant'Angelo has served many purposes throughout the centuries. You can learn all about this fascinating history on an intimate small-group tour. With a maximum of 13 participants, you'll have no trouble hearing your guide, and will get the chance to ask questions. History enthusiasts will especially enjoy this tour.
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Private Rome Ghost Tour and City Exploration Game
Mystery buffs and ghost story aficionados can discover Rome through the lens of its haunted streets and creepy sights by following a trail of ghostly clues through the Eternal City. Download this app on your mobile device and follow the directions to a series of locations in the historic center, learning about ghostly legends and real-life horrors along the way.
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Rome City E-Bike Tour
Explore Rome with the convenience of a small-group electric bike tour that covers the major sights in a short time. Pedal past landmarks including the Colosseum, Trevi Fountain, St Peter’s Square, and the Spanish Steps, and dive into ancient Rome’s history at the Roman Forum, the Pantheon, Piazza Navona, and Castel Sant’Angelo. Simply switch on the electric motor for a boost when you need it.
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Rome and The Vatican Private Tour: Angels & Demons Mystery Exploration Game
Follow in the steps of character Robert Langdon in "Angels and Demons" on this downloadable quest. Walk around Rome, solving games and clues to unlock the next destination, revealed on your smartphone. You and your group can immerse yourself in Langdon's story as well as the history of Rome, moving at your own pace and taking as long as you like.
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Castel Sant'Angelo and Baroque walking tour
Explore some of Rome's most important historic and arts-related sites on this walking tour. You'll start at the National Museum of Castel Sant'Angelo, with its Mausoleum of Hadrian and beautiful city views. From here, you'll continue to the Ponte Sant'Angelo and along the Via dei Coronari and over to the historic Piazza Navona, stopping to check out the Fontana dei Quattro Fiumi before finishing off your tour at the celebrated Pantheon.
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Haunted Rome: Eternal City Ghost Tour
Prepare to be spooked as you discover the dark, mysterious side of Rome.
When the sun sets over Rome another side of the city comes to life. In a city as ancient as Rome every stone has a story to tell ad some of these stories can be dark and sinister.
Join our tour for a moonlight adventure through the eerie streets of Rome where ghosts of Emperors, Popes and artists come out and haunt the city. Your ghoulish guide will take you to secret backstreets and hidden corners of the Eternal city. You will hear tales of ghosts, gruesome executions, murders and all the legends and ghost stories that keep Roman kids up at night.
BEWARE: This tour is not for the faint hearted - You may come face to face with a ghost or if you're lucky even more than one!
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Rome Tour By Night and Pizza in high quality electric bicycle!
This is the perfect tour to let yourself be swept away by the magical and dreamy atmosphere of the Capitoline nights! The "Rome by night" tour will allow you to admire the Eternal City under the starlight! You will appreciate the sweet and romantic Rome of the warm summer evenings, illuminated by the moonlight, which gives the city that incomparable enchanted and fairy tale-like movie air!
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Haunted Rome - The Eternal City Ghost Tour
When the sun sets over Rome another side of the city comes to life. In a city as ancient as Rome every stone has a story to tell ad some of these stories can be dark and sinister.
Join our tour for a night time adventure through the eerie streets of Rome where crowds of ghosts of Emperors, Popes and artists come out and haunt the city. You will hear about ghosts, gruesome executions, murders and all the legends and ghost stories that keep Roman kids up at night. The guide will take you to secret backstreets and hidden corners of the Eternal city, on the tracks left by old ghosts and mysteries. With a story-telling English-speaking guide, groups of no more than 12 people, and a beautiful stroll through narrow streets between the grand monuments and opulent churches, this tour is sure to leave you even more fascinated by Rome.
This tour is not for the frail of heart as you may come face to face with a ghost or if you're lucky even more than one!
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