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

Rome, Italy

2 to 5 hours (approx.)
Offered in: English

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Overview

Lines for St. Peter’s Basilica can get long. Enrich your experience and free up precious vacation time when you prebook this timed entry ticket, with an audio guide so you don’t miss a single treasure. Complete your papal journey with a stroll along the Passetto di Borgo, a secret passage linking the Vatican and Castel Sant’Angelo that few visitors get to see, and timed entry to Castel Sant’Angelo.

Walk the secret papal tunnel that popes once used as their escape route
Save hours of waiting time with convenient reserved entry
Capture dazzling photos from Castel Sant’Angelo’s terrace
Enjoy host assistance at St. Peter’s Basilica in case of any issues

What's Included

Reserved Entrance to the St. Peter's Basilica with Audioguide
Reserved Entrance to the Papal Secret Passage
Reserved Entrance to Castel Sant'Angelo
Touristation Assistance to the St. Peter's Basilica

Guided Tour
Transfer from/to the Hotel

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Piazza Risorgimento
Piazza del Risorgimento, 00192 Roma RM, Italy
Please note that the meeting point is at Piazza Risorgimento, at the Touristation kiosk (in front of the Foot Locker store). Arrive on time; early arrival is not necessary.

End point

Castel Sant'Angelo
Lungotevere Castello, 50, 00193 Roma RM, Italy
Your visit will end inside Castel Sant'Angelo, where you can stay as long as you like and explore at your own pace.

Ticket Redemption Point

Piazza Risorgimento, Piazza del Risorgimento, 00192 Roma RM, Italy

Itinerary

St. Peter's Basilica

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Passetto di Borgo

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Castel Sant'Angelo

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
Please note that the meeting point is at Piazza Risorgimento, at the Touristation kiosk (in front of the Foot Locker store). You will be assisted upon arrival and provided with all the necessary information for your visit.

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.
However, with reserved access, you’ll have priority over the general line, making your entry smoother and faster.
⚠️ Kindly note: 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. It is mandatory to bring a valid ID or passport for each participant.
All relevant details regarding your Passetto di Borgo and Castel San'Angelo entrances will be provided at the meeting point.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 500 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

Reviews

4.7

based on 3 reviews

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Good tour if you do t want to follow a guide.

Roxanne_H, Mar 2026

With this experience you are walked through the line and then use the audio guide as you explore. Unfortunately, I was not able to download the audio portion. The guide tried a few times to send me the link but with limited WiFi in the area, it didn’t work. I enjoyed walking g through the Basilica. The passage from St Peter’s to the castle was great. I would like to have gotten a map of the Basilica and of the castle. Good tour for those that do not want to follow a guide and explore on their own.