Rome Passetto di Borgo Secret Passage & Castel Sant'Angelo Combo Ticket

Walk the popes' secret passage,
the Passetto di Borgo

The Passetto di Borgo is a secret passage atop the walls connecting the Vatican and Castel Sant'Angelo. With a reserved entry ticket, you walk this historic corridor that popes once used as an escape route in times of danger, and imagine the dramatic moments that unfolded within these walls. The basic ticket includes entry accompanied by a host and does not include guided commentary.

Learn the passage's history on a guided tour

With the guided tour option, an expert English or Italian guide leads you through the Passetto di Borgo for about 1 hour. Hear vivid stories about the history of the passage and the role it played in the popes' escapes.

Explore Castel Sant'Angelo at your own pace

Enter Castel Sant'Angelo, originally built as the mausoleum of Emperor Hadrian, with a reserved entry ticket. Explore the ancient rooms and winding ramps at your own pace for about 1 hour, and enjoy panoramic views of the Tiber River and St. Peter's Basilica from the terraces. You can also watch an Ancient Rome multimedia video. The castle visit is self-guided, and a guided tour of the castle is not included.

Continue to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel

With the Vatican Museums option, priority entry tickets to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel are added, so you can also admire Michelangelo's iconic masterpieces.

※ The itinerary is for reference only and may change depending on local conditions.