St. Peter's Basilica, Passetto di Borgo & Castel Sant'Angelo

About this activity

  • document-signed_15399607 Cancellation policy

    Free cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
  • duration-alt_14246718 Duration

    5 hours
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Highlights

  • Feel the thrill of walking the hidden Passetto di Borgo, a secret corridor
  • Explore St. Peter's Basilica and admire Michelangelo's Pietà
  • Enjoy reserved entry to the Basilica, Passetto di Borgo, and Castel Sant'Angelo
  • Discover Castel Sant'Angelo, a papal refuge and museum with stunning views
  • Immerse yourself in history, art, and European cultural heritage

Your experience

See three of the most symbolic places in Rome and the Vatican all in one go: St.

Peter's Basilica, Passetto di Borgo, and Castel Sant'Angelo.

Take advantage of reserved entry with easy access and onsite help from expert staff.

Go straight for the heart and soul of the Vatican inside the Basilica where Michelangelo’s Pietà and the grand Dome can be viewed.

Walk through Passetto di Borgo, the secret corridor that runs from Vatican to Castel Sant'Angelo – and it does not usually open to public.

End your tour inside the amazing Castel Sant'Angelo, which was used as a hideout for the papacy and now serves as a museum with great views over Rome and the Tiber River.

This is an experience that must be seen by lovers of history, art, and European cultural heritage

What's Included
  • Accompanied Reserved Entrance to St. Peter's Basilica (not a guided tour)
  • St. Peter's Basilica Audioguide App
  • Michelangelo's Pietà
  • Passetto di Borgo Reserved entry
  • Castel Sant'Angelo Reserved entry
What's Excluded
  • Guided Tour
  • Headsets
  • Transfer from/to the hotel
  • Climb to St. Peter's Dome with elevator ticket (It can be bought directly at the venue)

To Remember

What to bring

  • Passport or ID card
  • Headphones

Know before you go

  • Please note that the meeting point is at Piazza Risorgimento, at the Touristation kiosk (in front of the Foot Locker store).
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  • Please note that entry to St. Peter's Basilica is subject to security checks, which may take longer during high season, special events, or religious celebrations.
  • This is not a guided tour, but includes reserved entry with on-site assistance.
  • Shoulders and knees must be covered to enter the Basilica, as it is a sacred site.
  • Bring your own headphones to fully enjoy the audio guide app, which you will download on your mobile device.
  • It is mandatory to bring a valid ID or passport for each participant.