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Passetto di Borgo:Vatican’s Hidden Path & Castel Sant'Angelo

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About the activity

Discover the secrets of the Passetto di Borgo, a hidden path to Vatican City. Learn about the role of the Passetto di Borgo in the thrilling narrative of "Angels & Demons."

  • Free cancellation
    This activity is non-refundable.
  • Instant confirmation & Mobile tickets
    Receive your ticket right away. Use your phone or print your voucher.
  • Skip the line
    Get priority entry.
  • Host or greeter
    English
  • Duration
    1-3 hours
  • Includes
    • Assistance at the meeting point - Touristation Kiosk
    • Passetto di Borgo reserved entrance ticket with host
    • Castel Sant'Angelo reserved entrance ticket
    • Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel skip-the-line ticket (if option is selected)
    • Ancient Rome Multimedia Video
    • Guided tour
    • Food and drinks
    • Transportation to/from the activity
Highlights & Description

Highlights

  • Discover the secrets of the Passetto di Borgo, a hidden path to Vatican City
  • Admire stories of popes, conspiracies, and covert escapes during a stroll
  • Live the atmosphere of Angels & Demons, recognizing locations from the novel
  • Uncover the secrets of the Vatican, where history and mystery walk hand in hand
  • Walk the mysterious passageway and feel centuries of intrigue

Description

Discover the Secrets of the Passetto di Borgo: Vatican's Hidden Path

Step into the shadows of history with the Passetto di Borgo, one of Rome’s most fascinating and enigmatic landmarks. This ancient, elevated passageway stretches from Vatican City to Castel Sant’Angelo, holding centuries of secrets—whispers of popes, conspiracies, and daring escapes.

With a dedicated host (not a tour guide), you'll access the Passetto di Borgo and walk along this restricted historic route, once used by popes fleeing danger—including during the infamous Sack of Rome in 1527.

After the Passetto experience, you’ll continue independently to Castel Sant’Angelo, exploring this imposing fortress and museum at your own pace. Discover its papal apartments, prison cells, and panoramic terraces overlooking the Eternal City.

Fans of Dan Brown’s Angels & Demons will recognize the Passetto as a key setting in the thrilling tale of hidden Vatican secrets. As you walk through this mysterious corridor, you’ll feel the weight of centuries of intrigue, power, and faith.

Choose the perfect option for your experience:

✔️ Access to the Secret Passetto di Borgo with host

✔️ Skip-the-line entry to Castel Sant’Angelo (self-guided)

➕ Optional: Add skip-the-line access to the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel for a full Vatican experience

Uncover the secrets of the Vatican—where history and mystery walk hand in hand.

Good to know before you go
  • Please note that the meeting point is at Piazza Risorgimento, at the green kiosk Touristation (in front of the Foot Locker store).
  • During your visit to the Passetto, you will receive assistance, but please note that this is not a guided tour.
  • The total retail price includes:
  • €22.00 for adults / €0.00 for children (0–5 years) / €2.00 for children (6–17 years): Entry to the Passetto di Borgo and Castel Sant’Angelo.
  • €15.00 for adults / €10.00 for minors (0–17 years): Admission to the Ancient Rome Multimedia Video.
  • Assistance at the meeting point.
  • If you have selected one of the additional options, the activity cost will increase accordingly.
Meeting point

Secret Passetto and Castel Sant'Angelo visit

Papal Passetto & Castel Sant'Angel & Vatican, Sistine Chapel

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the cancellation policy for this activity?
This activity is non-refundable.
2. When will I receive the confirmation of my booking?
You will receive an email notification right after your successful payment. If you don't see it in your inbox, check your spam or junk mail folder. When the payment is completed you have the option to download your ticket directly.
3. What does the 'skip the line' ticket mean?
'Skip the line' tickets provide the fastest possible entry with no or very little queuing.
4. Are mobile tickets enough or do I have to print them?
Tickets don't need to be printed. You can show your ticket from your smartphone as a PDF.
  • Adults
    18-99 years
  • Children
    6-17 years
  • Infants
    0-5 years
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