We decided to do the secret tour at 3pm for 15 people and I would totally recommend it. Walk around the castle for about an hour beforehand, then go on the tour! If you are tall be prepared that the hard hats are head savers and you will feel like a giant. It’s quite a macabre tour when you see what went on -I won’t spoil it and the only disappointment was that you couldn’t walk through the tunnel linking the castle to the the Vatican City. I also don’t think many people realised how much power the Pope really had until unification. I would recommend going for an Aperitivo after the tour, as the views are really nice.

To my shame and and after three trips to Rome, I have not visited Castel Sant’Angelo yet, so naturally it was my first priority. What a treasure! Castel Sant’Angelo is like a layered cake of history starting with the days of emperor Hadrian at the ground level and then all the way up to the 19th century. The 360 degrees views of Rome from the wall are stunning, especially, from the top where the statue of the Angel is. I am a huge opera lover, so it was very special for me to see the spot where Floria Tosca ended her life throwing herself all the way down from the upper level of the Castle after Cavaradossi’s execution. And the views of Ponte Sant’Angelo... stunning... Allocate at least two hours for your visit.

Wasn't sure whether I should go or not, but was really pleased I did. It has good facilities and a major plus was the free audio guide app you can download once you're in. Add to that the lovely views you get and the café where you can get cocktails (negroni 9 euros, Campari and soda 6 euros plus complimentary snacks), other drinks and a bite to eat I was really pleased that I went and really enjoyed the three hours or so I was here.