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Highlights
- With timed entry to the Passetto di Borgo and skip-the-line access to Castel Sant’Angelo, you can explore hidden passages and centuries of history without the wait.
- Explore Passetto di Borgo, a passage hidden for centuries, and walk the same path as the popes who used it as an escape route.
- Enter Castel Sant’Angelo and leisurely explore its terrace, papal apartments, and preserved weaponry. Enjoy a view of St. Peter’s Basilica and the Tiber river from its terrace and marvel at the craftsmanship of Archangel Michael’s statue.
- Add a guided tour to Passetto di Borgo and learn about papal secrets and shadowy legends associated with the passage.
Your Experience
Your Experience
Begin a journey through time with entry to Castel Sant’Angelo, accompanied by exclusive access to the Passetto di Borgo walkway. Located in Rome near the Tiber River, this experience allows you to tread paths once walked by emperors and popes.
Getting Started
Your adventure begins at the main entrance of Castel Sant’Angelo where your ticket is validated before security checks. For those opting for a guided tour, gather with an English-speaking expert guide who will provide an introduction prior to entering this historic site.
What to Expect
Castel Sant’Angelo
This iconic fortress was originally constructed as Emperor Hadrian’s mausoleum. Over nearly two millennia, it has transformed into a papal residence and prison. Its prominent location along the Tiber River highlights Rome's rich historical tapestry.
Features
- The ticket grants entry to Castel Sant’Angelo where you can explore its historic chambers and ramparts, once havens for popes and soldiers seeking protection.
- You’ll gain access to the Passetto di Borgo walkway—an bringd secret path connecting the Vatican with the castle. Historically used as a papal escape route during times of crisis.
- Optional English guided tour of Passetto di Borgo: As part of this option, explore the passage's historical significance and its role in Rome’s dramatic past events.
- The experience offers scenic views from select spots within Castel Sant’Angelo and along the walkway, providing panoramic vistas over Rome’s rooftops and across the Tiber River.
Inclusions & Exclusions
- Timed access to the secret passageway of Passetto di Borgo
- Fast-track admission to Castel Sant’Angelo in Rome
- Expert-led tour of Passetto di Borgo (as per option selected)
- Guide who speaks English or Italian for your visit (as per option selected)
- Individual Costs
This product offers multiple ticket options. Some items above (like transfers or fast-track access) may only apply to specific options — confirm what's included when you select yours.
Ticket Delivery
- Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
- Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
- Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.
Cancellation Policy
These tickets can't be rescheduled or cancelled.
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