Rome Passetto di Borgo and Castel Sant'Angelo Entry
Description
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.
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Itinerary
Please exchange your Viator voucher for the official entry ticket at our meeting point located at Vicolo del Farinone 23, Rome. Directions: From Ottaviano metro station (Line A), walk along Via Ottaviano towards Piazza Risorgimento, then turn right onto Via di Porta Angelica. After entering Piazza San Pietro, take the first left into Vicolo del Farinone. The address number 23 will be on your left-hand side.
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.
Discover the wonders of Castel Sant’Angelo with a convenient skip-the-line ticket and assisted entry. Originally built by Emperor Hadrian as a mausoleum for himself and his family, this imposing monument has lived many lives: fortress, papal residence, prison, and now one of Rome’s most iconic museums. Step inside and walk along the ancient spiral ramp that winds through centuries of history. Explore grand halls adorned with Renaissance frescoes, admire weapons and artifacts from different eras, and climb up to the rooftop terrace. From here, you’ll enjoy some of the most spectacular panoramic views of Rome and St. Peter’s Basilica, a sight not to be missed during your stay in the Eternal City.
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Important Information
- 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.
Reviews(16)
Good for not having to stand in line. Tour guide was nonexistent. Do your research before.
Dear Customer, thank you for your feedback. We are glad the skip-the-line entry helped you avoid the regular queue. However, we would like to clarify that the product booked was an entry ticket, not a guided tour. For this reason, a tour guide was not included in the service purchased. We always recommend checking the product description carefully before booking, as guided tours and entrance tickets are different services. Best regards, Gyash Tours
Company called and cancelled the tour the day before. Hope I get my $ back. Have been wanting to see Castle St Angelo for years. I feel cheated
Dear Customer, we are very sorry for the inconvenience and for the disappointment caused by the cancellation of your experience. Unfortunately, due to circumstances beyond our control, we were unable to operate the service as planned and informed you as soon as possible. We understand how frustrating this must have been, especially as you were looking forward to visiting Castel Sant’Angelo. Regarding the refund, it must be managed directly through the platform where the booking was made, according to their refund procedure. Best regards, Gyash Tours
It was very cool to walk through the Passetto di Borgo and nice to have a private entrance to the Castel Sant’Angelo. It’s not really a tour, but they do give you some details along the way. It was fun experience!
Dear Customer, Thank you very much for your kind feedback. We are glad you enjoyed the Passetto di Borgo and Castel Sant’Angelo experience. Please visit us at gyashtours.com for new experiences in Rome. Kind regards, Gyash Tours
It was just an entry ticket to go thru the passage. There was no commentary during the walk, you just watch a short video at the end of the passage then you enter the castle and you are on your own.
Dear Guest, thank you for sharing your feedback. We are sorry if the experience did not fully meet your expectations. At the moment, this visit includes entry through the passage and access to the castle, but we truly appreciate your suggestion. In the future, if interest in this experience continues to grow, we will certainly consider offering audio guides to make the visit more informative and engaging. Kind regards, Gyash Tours
It was very disappointing, it was a very fast tour without any information given. Definitely a poor value for money.
Dear Guest, thank you for sharing your feedback. We are sorry to hear that the experience did not meet your expectations. We would like to kindly clarify that, at the moment, we do not sell a guided tour of the Passetto. The ticket provided is for entrance only, allowing access to the passage and then to Castel Sant’Angelo. If you received explanations during the visit, it is possible that you may have joined or followed another group on site, but this is not part of the service currently offered by us. We appreciate your comments and will take them into consideration for future improvements. Kind regards, Gyash Tours
The guide did not introduce herself or speak during the tour. I feel like I did not learn anything about the passage or the Castel.
Dear Guest, thank you for sharing your feedback. We are sorry to hear that the experience did not meet your expectations. We would like to kindly clarify that, at the moment, this product is not sold as a guided tour of the Passetto or Castel Sant’Angelo. The ticket provided is for entrance only, allowing access through the passage and then to the castle. For this reason, no live commentary or guided explanation is included in the service. If someone was present on site, their role may have been related to access assistance or site organization, but not to provide a guided tour. We appreciate your comments and will take them into consideration as we evaluate possible improvements for the future. Kind regards, Gyash Tours
Check in was disorganized. Unguided tour with no direction from the person guiding us down the path. Arrival at church with no direction and we did not return to place where tour began.
Dear Guest, thank you for sharing your feedback. We are sorry that the experience did not meet your expectations. We would like to kindly clarify that this product is not sold as a guided tour. It includes entrance/access only, and therefore no guided commentary or live explanations are included during the visit. Any staff present on site may assist with access or directions, but their role is not to provide a guided tour. We appreciate your comments and will take them into consideration to improve the clarity of the information provided to future guests. Kind regards, Gyash Tours
Catastrophic Carpet seller and crooks Due to a delay beyond our control (change of the good viator at the ticket office by which lasted 20 min) we were refused entry and we were asked to repay 22€ per person (group of 7...)
Much better to just buy tickets straight from the Castle itself. Viator just charges you more and you have to go to a separate office just to get the tickets, then go to the Castle. In addition, the people in the office directed us the wrong way, which added a 30 minute walk by the time we made it to the correct entry. Do not recommend
This vendor made the whole process go smoothly. I didn’t have to worry about details and I had a contact person available if there was a problem
