Rome Passetto di Borgo and Castel Sant'Angelo Entry Ticket

Overview

2 hours 11 minutes

Mobile ticket

This ticket offers a rare opportunity to access the Passetto di Borgo, the secret elevated passage once used by popes as an escape route to Castel Sant’Angelo. Few visitors get to walk through this historic corridor, making it a truly exclusive experience. Combined with your entry to Castel Sant’Angelo, you’ll uncover two iconic sites with one ticket—exploring the papal fortress, its rich history, and the panoramic views over Rome. A unique way to connect Vatican history with one of the city’s most fascinating monuments.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Each traveler must present a valid passport or ID document that matches the name provided at the time of booking for successful entry.

To redeem the Child admission (Under 18) you must show the valid Photo ID.

Please provide the full names of all travelers when booking.

Invalid Tickets: If the name on the ticket does not match the identity of the visitor, the ticket will be considered invalid and cannot be used for entry.

Liability: We do not accept any responsibility for any mistakes made during the booking process. If the visitor's name is entered incorrectly, the ticket will be invalid and no refunds or corrections can be made.

Security: Visitors must pass through airport-style security. The wait at the security checkpoint can last more than 30 minutes, depending on Pantheon security.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Castel Sant'angelo Entry Ticket

Passetto di Borgo Entry Ticket

Guided Tour or Audioguide

Skip the mandatory security line

Pick-up and Drop

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting points

Passetto di Borgo

Rome Italy

End points

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Passetto di Borgo

Step 1 – Receive Your Ticket You will receive your official entry ticket via Viator chat or by email no later than the day before your scheduled visit. Please do not use the Viator booking voucher (the one with the “Viator” logo), as it will not be valid for entry. Please go to Torre del Mascherino, located in Piazza della Città Leonina, near Via di Porta Angelica. How to get there from St. Peter’s Square: Stand facing St. Peter’s Basilica. Walk to the right side of the square, towards the exit leading to Via di Porta Angelica. Cross the street into Piazza della Città Leonina. You will see the entrance at the Torre del Mascherino (a small medieval tower). Address for maps: Piazza della Città Leonina, 00193 Rome From Piazza della Città Leonina: Once you arrive in the square, look for the small medieval tower (Torre del Mascherino) at the corner. That is the entrance to the Passetto di Borgo. There will be staff to check your ticket.

1 minute • Admission Not Applicable

Passetto di Borgo

Discover the hidden gem of Vatican Rome: the Passetto di Borgo, a secret elevated passageway that links the Vatican to Castel Sant’Angelo. Built in the Middle Ages, this fortified corridor was used by popes as an escape route during times of danger. Walking through its ancient walls, you’ll step back in time and experience a unique piece of history that reveals the connection between power, faith, and survival in Rome.

40 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

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