Rome Angels & Demons Tour | Illuminati Path Small Group
At a glance
Rome Angels & Demons Tour | Illuminati Path Small Group is a 3h small-group experience in Rome, Italy, operated by ROMAETRAVEL. Travellers rate it 4.2 out of 5 across 70 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $101.93 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Small group limited to a maximum of 14 people, Local guide.
Highlights
- Small group of up to 8 people for a more personal experience
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
- 5 stops in one well-planned itinerary
Quick facts
- Duration
- 3h
- Group
- Small group, up to 8 travellers
- Languages
- English, Italian
- Pickup
- Meet at the start point
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
Overview
Explore Rome following the trail of Robert Langdon in Dan Brown's best-selling novel, Angels and Demons!
The tour begins at to the Church of Santa Maria della Vittoria. It was here that Langdon found the third dead cardinal, who was branded with the word fire.
You will also see the Pantheon, where Robert Langdon arrives having misunderstood a clue. His intended destination was the church of Santa Maria del Popolo.
You will stop outside St. Peter's Basilica and see the point in the square where the protagonist found another dead cardinal, branded with the word air. Your guide will take you through the most important places in the ancient city center, including Repubblica Square, and Navona Square, whereLangdon finds the last dead cardinal here, branded with the word water.
From Navona Square you’ll head to Castel Sant’Angelo, a gathering place of the Illuminati, and hear about the passetto, a hidden passage that leads to Vatican City.
What's included
What's included
- Small group limited to a maximum of 14 people
- Local guide
Not included
- Pickup and dropoff
- Gratuities
Itinerary
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Stop 1 · 1h
The church is known for the masterpiece of Gian Lorenzo Bernini in the Cornaro Chapel, the Ecstasy of Saint Teresa. The basilica has become extremely popular since it appeared in the novel Angels & Demons, written by the American author Dan Brown.
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Stop 2
Construction of the building began in the year 135 under the direction of the Emperor Hadrian, who intended to use it as mausoleum for himself and his family.The building was later used by the popes as a fortress and castle, and is now a museum. You will see Castel Sant'Angelo from the outside and your tour guide will tell you all about its history.
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Stop 3
The Pantheon is without any doubt one of the best preserved ancient monuments in Rome. It is a wonderful example of the reutilization from a Christian perspective of a sacred building consecrated to all Gods. It stands in the heart of the ancient Campus Martius, in one of the lowest parts of Rome, and its imposing facade dominates the southern side of Piazza della Rotonda. In 1870 the Pantheon became the shrine of the kings of Italy and hosts the mortal remains of Victor Emanuel the Second, Humbert the First and Margaret of Savoy and also Raffaello Sanzio, the supreme artist of the Renaissance, is buried in the Pantheon. You will see Pantheon from the outside and your tour guide will tell you all about its history.
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Stop 4 · 1h
The Parish Basilica of Santa Maria del Popolo is a titular church and a minor basilica in Rome run by the Augustinian order. The church contains works by several famous artists, such as Raphael, Gian Lorenzo Bernini, Caravaggio, Alessandro Algardi, Pinturicchio, Andrea Bregno, Guillaume de Marcillat and Donato Bramante.
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Stop 5 · 1h
The Papal Basilica of St. Peter in the Vatican (Italian: Basilica Papale di San Pietro in Vaticano), or simply St. Peter's Basilica (Latin: Basilica Sancti Petri), is an Italian Renaissance church in Vatican City, the papal enclave within the city of Rome.
Designed principally by Donato Bramante, Michelangelo, Carlo Maderno and Gian Lorenzo Bernini, St. Peter's is the most renowned work of Renaissance architecture and the largest church in the world. While it is neither the mother church of the Catholic Church nor the cathedral of the Diocese of Rome, St. Peter's is regarded as one of the holiest Catholic shrines. It has been described as "holding a unique position in the Christian world"and as "the greatest of all churches of Christendom". You will see the Basilica from the outside and your tour guide will tell you all about its history.
Meeting point
The guide will wait for you just in front of the church.
Good to know
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- It is recommended to wear comfortable shoes
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Rome Angels & Demons Tour | Illuminati Path Small Group take?
The experience lasts about 3h.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $101.93 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.
What's included?
Small group limited to a maximum of 14 people; Local guide.
Where does it start?
The guide will wait for you just in front of the church.
Can I cancel?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in English, Italian.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.2 out of 5 across 70 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in Rome.
