Rome: Visit Castel Sant'Angelo and the Corridor of the Popes

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Overview

A visit to Castel Sant’Angelo (Hadrian’s Mausoleum) is a true experience spanning the centuries, allowing you to better understand the development of the city of Rome from the imperial era to the present day. The monument was built by Emperor Hadrian and, over time, became first a fortress and then a residence for the Popes. It is considered a symbol of Rome’s imperial power and papal authority. During the tour, we will witness the building’s transformation from a monumental tomb to a fortress and residence. We will hear and see the secret places and numerous stories surrounding the building, which was connected to the papal palaces by a secret corridor called the “Passetto di Borgo,” an escape route to ensure the Pope’s safety. After visiting the Castle, we will cross Borgo Pio and, walking along the Vatican Walls, reach St. Peter’s Square to visit Bernini’s famous Colonnade, an imposing elliptical structure that surrounds the square in front of St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican.

What's Included

Visit The Passetto
Visit Bernini’s Colonnade
Visit Borgo Pio
Entrance tickets to Castel Sant'Angelo
3 hour tour with professional guide

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Lungotevere Castello
00193 Roma RM, Italy

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End point

Piazza San Pietro
00120 Città del Vaticano, Vatican City

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What To Expect

Castel Sant'Angelo

The visit of Castel Sant'Angelo (Hadrian's Mausoleum) is a truly experience through the centuries to better understand the development of the city of Rome from the imperial time to the present time. The monument was built of the Emperor Hadrian and with the time became at first a fortress and later on a residence for the Popes. It is considered a symbol of Rome’s imperial power and Pope’s power. During the visit we can see the transformation of the building from monumental tomb to a fortress and a residence. We are going to hear and see the secret places and the several stories related to the building that was connected to the Pope’s palaces through a secret corridor called ‘’Passetto di Borgo’’, an escape route to guarantee the safety of the Pope. After visiting the Castle, cross Borgo Pio and along the Vatican Walls we will reach the place where in a relaxing atmosphere you can sip a good glass of Italian wine and taste typical Roman cuisine, not to be missed when visiting Rome!

2 hours 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Passetto di Borgo

Rome used to call it, is also known as Passetto di Borgo, or Passetto. It corresponds to that raised and fortified section of the Vatican Walls that from the Apostolic Palace of the Vatican, starting from behind the colonnade by Bernini runs along via dei Corridori and via Borgo Sant'Angelo and ends in Castel Sant'Angelo.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

St. Peter's Square

In totale il colonnato comprende 284 colonne di ordine dorico, ciascuna alta sedici metri. Le colonne sono disposte su quattro file in modo da creare tre corsie. La corsia centrale è carrabile, mentre le due laterali sono percorribili esclusivamente a piedi.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Rome: Visit Castel Sant’Angelo and the Corridor of the Popes?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST). Read more Apr 2025