Rome: Papal Hidden Escape Route Ticket & Castel Sant’Angelo
Overview
Discover the Passetto, the hidden passage that was used by popes during the invasions of Rome.
Located high above the street, this concealed route once connected the Vatican with Castel Sant’Angelo. Enjoy reserved and escorted entry while you explore the passage and admire the stunning view of Rome.
Add Castel Sant’Angelo to your itinerary and take advantage of skip the line tickets. With an audio guide included, explore the fortress which once housed popes and noble families and take snaps of the iconic statues.
Afterwards, continue exploring Rome and the Vatican area at your own pace with an audio tour of over 175 points of interest.
What's Included
- Skip the line ticket to Castel Sant’Angelo (if option selected)
- Escorted access through the Papal Escape Route and San Marco Bastion
- Castel Sant’Angelo digital audio tour
- Reserved entry to the Papal Escape Route
- All applicable fees and taxes
- Vatican digital audio tour
- Multilingual audio commentary in English, Chinese, German, French, Italian, Russian and Spanish
- Headset and mobile device
- Transportation
- Guided tour
Meeting Location
Passetto di Borgo
Rome 00193 Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Entry tickets will be delivered via Whatsapp and email within 24 hours of your travel date. The sender will be VoxCity
- Meet your CoopCulture host at Piazza della Città Leonina, Torre del Mascherino. Please arrive 10 minutes early, and have your ticket downloaded and ready to show
- Scan the QR code on your voucher to download the audio guide before arrival
- This experience is not recommended for those with claustrophobia
- Visitors can head independently to Castel Sant’Angelo, located at Lungotevere Castello, 50. Please have your ticket downloaded and ready to show (if option selected)
- Castel Sant’Angelo is open on Tuesday to Sunday from 9:00am to 7:30pm, last entry at 6:30pm (if option selected)
Frequently Asked Questions
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Activity code: C-73995P222
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