Your Experience

Begin a journey through time with entry to Castel Sant’Angelo, accompanied by exclusive access to the Passetto di Borgo walkway. Located in Rome near the Tiber River, this experience allows you to tread paths once walked by emperors and popes.

Getting Started

Your adventure begins at the main entrance of Castel Sant’Angelo where your ticket is validated before security checks. For those opting for a guided tour, gather with an English-speaking expert guide who will provide an introduction prior to entering this historic site.

What to Expect

Castel Sant’Angelo

This iconic fortress was originally constructed as Emperor Hadrian’s mausoleum. Over nearly two millennia, it has transformed into a papal residence and prison. Its prominent location along the Tiber River highlights Rome's rich historical tapestry.

Features

• The ticket grants entry to Castel Sant’Angelo where you can explore its historic chambers and ramparts, once havens for popes and soldiers seeking protection.
• You’ll gain access to the Passetto di Borgo walkway—an bringd secret path connecting the Vatican with the castle. Historically used as a papal escape route during times of crisis.
• Optional English guided tour of Passetto di Borgo: As part of this option, explore the passage's historical significance and its role in Rome’s dramatic past events.
• The experience offers scenic views from select spots within Castel Sant’Angelo and along the walkway, providing panoramic vistas over Rome’s rooftops and across the Tiber River.