Excursions & day trips

Passetto di Borgo hosted entry with skip-the-line ticket

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$29.00

Free cancellation

Language: English

Mobile voucher accepted

Duration: 15 minutes

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Skip the line

Entrance Fees Included

Why you’ll love this…

You'll enjoy direct access to the historic Passetto di Borgo
It's a chance to discover the passageway that links the Vatican to Castel Sant'Angelo
The experience includes learning about its original use as an escape route for Popes
You'll experience the intrigue of this lesser-known Roman landmark
There's an opportunity to traverse the passage and be transported back to an era of mystery and secrecy

What to expect

Enjoy direct access to the Passetto di Borgo, a historic passageway that links the Vatican to Castel Sant'Angelo. This intriguing and lesser-known landmark in Rome was originally constructed as an escape route for Popes during perilous times.

With your entry ticket, you have the freedom to explore this clandestine route at your leisure, delving into its historical significance and architectural splendour. The Passetto has been instrumental in the city's history, acting as a concealed refuge during periods of strife. As you traverse this extraordinary passage, you'll be whisked back to an epoch of mystery and secrecy.

Don’t let the chance slip by to visit this distinctive site with the convenience of skip-the-line access.

What's included

Skip-the-line tickets
On-site assistance

What's not included

Audio guide
Guided tour

Where

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

Meeting point:

Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the activity starts. 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 meeting you holding a “Loving Rome” flag.

What to remember

Accessibility:

Unfortunately, this tour is not suitable for people with mobility impairments or for wheelchair users

Not allowed:

Luggage or large bags
Weapon or sharp object
Unaccompanied minors
Food and drinks

Know in advance:

As per the attraction's regulations, please provide each participant's full name, ideally as on their passport, during booking. Each ticket is nominative and can only be used by the assigned participant
For the verification process, you must present a valid passport or identification during the activity
Tickets are valid only for the selected date and time slot. Late arrivals will neither be accommodated nor refunded
You will need to climb a series of stairs to reach the panoramic terrace
Please note that access to Castel Sant'Angelo is not included in this ticket

Remember to bring:

Your passport or ID card
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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