Culture & history

Passetto di Borgo and Castel Sant'Angelo access with audio guide

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$43.00

Free cancellation

Language: English, Italian, French, Spanish, German

Mobile voucher accepted

Duration: 1 hour

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Why you’ll love this…

You'll discover the clandestine corridor, Passetto di Borgo, used by Popes during perilous times
It's a chance to uncover the formidable walls and artistic treasures of Castel Sant'Angelo
You can explore a structure that served as a fortress, mausoleum, and papal residence for centuries
It allows you to experience two of Rome's most emblematic attractions in one visit

What to expect

Delve into Rome's history with a combined access to the historic Castel Sant'Angelo and the Passetto di Borgo, a clandestine corridor once utilised by Popes during perilous times.

Begin your exploration at the Passetto di Borgo, a silent testament to historical events such as papal escapes during conflicts. This passage connects the castle to St. Peter's Square. Following this, uncover the formidable walls and artistic treasures of Castel Sant'Angelo, accompanied by a downloadable audio guide, a structure that has served as a fortress, mausoleum, and papal residence for centuries.

This experience transports you directly into the heart of Rome's past, brimming with art, history, and legends that moulded the fate of the Popes. Seize this opportunity to discover two of the city’s most emblematic attractions in one visit.

What's included

Access to Castel Sant'Angelo
Passetto di Borgo entrance ticket
Audio guide
Downloadable APP

What's not included

Guided tour

Where

Piazza della Città Leonina & Via del Mascherino, 00193 Rome, RM, Italy

Meeting point:

The visit begins at the Passetto (not at Castel Sant'Angelo), in Piazza della Città Leonina, on the corner of Via del Mascherino. A member of the staff will be holding a Loving Rome flag. Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the activity starts.

What to remember

Accessibility:

Unfortunately, this tour is not suitable for people with mobility impairments or for wheelchair users
You will need to climb a series of stairs to reach the panoramic terrace

Not allowed:

Luggage or large bags, weapons or sharp objects, unaccompanied minors, food and drinks are not permitted

Know in advance:

The official price to access Passetto and Castel Sant'Angelo is €22 per adult, €8 per reduced (EU citizens aged 18–25), €2 per child (aged 6–17), free for those below 6 years. The price difference is due to the additional services included in the offer
As required by the attraction's regulations, please provide the full name(s) and date of birth of each participant during booking, exactly as they appear on the passport or valid ID
Access is valid only for the selected date and time slot

Remember to bring:

For verification, please bring your passport or a valid ID with you on the day of the visit
Comfortable clothing and shoes
A hat and sunscreen (in summer)

Provider

Loving Rome

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

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