Passetto di Borgo: The Vatican's Hidden Passage guided tour

About this activity

  • duration-alt_14246718 Duration

    1 - 2 hours
  • guide_13794414 Live tour guide

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  • document-signed_15399607 Cancellation policy

    This activity is non-refundable
  • portal-enter_10462703 Skip the line through a separate entrance

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Highlights

  • Discover the hidden wonders of the Vatican with a guided tour of the Passetto
  • Learn about the history of the Vatican and the role of the Passetto di Borgo
  • Explore the secret passage that connects the Vatican to Castel Sant'Angelo
  • Enjoy a unique perspective of the Vatican and Castel Sant'Angelo
  • Benefit from the knowledge of a professional guide

Your experience

Discover the hidden wonders of the Vatican on a private guided tour of the Passetto di Borgo, the secret way that joins the Vatican with Castel Sant'Angelo.

This fascinating and very important path was used by popes to escape danger in times of trouble, and now you have the rare chance to walk it—hearing its compelling stories from an expert guide.

Get unique knowledge about its historical value as you walk this tucked-away treasure of history that also played a big role in bringing about many events concerning the Vatican.

The tour is very personal, done away from all the crowds of tourists and full of interesting story snippets about this secret passage that had formerly been for only the highest-ups in the Catholic Church.

This unique chance lets you see the Vatican and Castel Sant'Angelo from a new view, while a pro guide tells the story of this amazing place.

Take this chance to learn about a side of the Vatican that not many visitors sees!

What's Included
  • Assistance at the meeting point
  • Reserved entrance to the Passetto di Borgo
  • Exclusive guided tour of the Passetto di Borgo
  • Insight into its historical significance and role in Vatican history
  • Intimate experience away from the crowds
  • Fascinating anecdotes and facts about the secret passage
What's Excluded

Itinerary

Starting location:

Piazza del Risorgimento

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Passetto di Borgo

Guided tour (1 hour)

Arrive back at:

Piazza del Risorgimento

Meeting Point

To Remember

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Camera

Know before you go

  • Please note that the meeting point is at Piazza Risorgimento, at the green kiosk (in front of the Foot Locker store).
  • Please arrive 15 minutes before the scheduled time.