Castel Sant'Angelo guided tour and Passetto hidden passage

By Rome with Silvia

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Free cancellation available
1h 30m
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Multiple languages

Overview

Discover the fascinating history of Castel Sant'Angelo with a licensed guide as you explore one of Rome’s most iconic monuments. Learn how Emperor Hadrian’s mausoleum was transformed into a mighty fortress, a luxurious papal residence, a prison, and a place of refuge throughout the centuries. Hear captivating stories of emperors, popes, and legendary escapes, uncover the secrets of the famous passage connecting the castle to the Vatican, and end your visit by admiring breathtaking sunset views over Rome from the spectacular panoramic terrace.

Activity location

Castel Sant'Angelo
- Castel Sant'Angelo, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

Piazza della Città Leonina
- Piazza della Città Leonina
- 00193, Roma, Lazio, Italy

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Tour in English

1h 30m
English

Travellers

Language options: English

Starting time

Price details

€85.00 x 1 Adult€85.00

Total

Tour in Spanish

1h 30m
Spanish

Travellers

Language options: Spanish

Starting time

Price details

€85.00 x 1 Adult€85.00

Total

What's included, what's not

Guided tour
Entrance tickets
Headsets to hear better the guide

Know before you book

Public transport options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

Castel Sant'Angelo

Originally built as Emperor Hadrian’s mausoleum, Castel Sant’Angelo has served as a military fortress, papal residence, and prison over the centuries. Join an expert guide to explore its fascinating history as you walk through secret passageways, historic halls, elegant papal apartments, and hidden chambers. Discover stories of emperors, popes, prisoners, conspiracies, and daring escapes that shaped Rome’s past. Admire Renaissance frescoes, ancient weapons, and impressive defensive structures, and learn about the famous Passetto di Borgo, the secret corridor that allowed popes to escape from the Vatican in times of danger. Finish your visit on the spectacular panoramic terrace, where breathtaking views of Rome’s skyline, the Tiber River, St. Peter’s Basilica, and the Eternal City provide the perfect ending to an unforgettable journey through history.

Passetto di Borgo

1h
Admission ticket included

Step inside one of Rome’s best-kept secrets with a guided tour of the Passetto di Borgo, the historic elevated passage connecting the Vatican to Castel Sant’Angelo. Built in the 13th century as a secure escape route for the popes, this extraordinary corridor played a crucial role during some of the city’s most dramatic events, including the Sack of Rome in 1527. Accompanied by an expert guide, discover the fascinating history, legends, and hidden stories behind this exclusive monument while enjoying a unique perspective on Vatican City and Rome’s medieval past. Learn how popes used the passage in times of danger and explore one of the Eternal City’s most iconic hidden landmarks. Perfect for history lovers and first-time visitors, this guided Passetto di Borgo tour offers an unforgettable journey through centuries of papal history and Renaissance Rome.

Location

Activity location

Castel Sant'Angelo
- Castel Sant'Angelo, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

Piazza della Città Leonina
- Piazza della Città Leonina
- 00193, Roma, Lazio, Italy

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