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Castel Sant’Angelo Tickets & Secret Passetto di Borgo Experience

Interior of Castel Sant'Angelo featuring ornate ceiling details and frescoes in Rome, Italy.

Miniature model of Castel Sant'Angelo in Rome, showcasing detailed architecture and surrounding landscape.

Ornate bedroom with carved bed in Castel Sant'Angelo, Rome.

Aerial view of Castel Sant'Angelo and Passetto di Borgo in Rome, Italy.

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Audrey

Feb 2026

Verified booking

Very easy to book our tickets with headout & to locate the meeting point. The guide was amazing - full of Knowledge & very lovely person. I had been looking forward to this tour in particular & it didn't disappoint at all. The tour ended at Castel St Angelo & we were able to stay & look around there as much as we wanted. Super tour

Slobodan

Dec 2025

Verified booking

It's a great way of entrance to Castel by using the passageway between the Vatican and Castel Sant'Angelo or historic Passetto di Borgo, used by popes to runaway from Vatican if was necessari to save their live. About 800m of walking with guide person, and no waiting a second on main entrance in Castel, like you are Hadrian personaly. Perfect signs to show you how to walk through Castel, nice new exibition about Castel history, nice bar with toilets, many unexpected interesting details... And, finaly, main terrace on the top of Castel with one of the most beautiful views at Rome, probably the best, cause of central position of Castel in Rome. Unbelievable experience, which I finaly have seen at my sixth time in Rome. But please, who plans to visit Rome, plan it for the first visit!

Maria

Dec 2025

Verified booking

Seeing Rome is always enchanting. Although I have been to Rome many times, I had never gone to Castel S. Angelo: The "skip the line" tickets are also very convenient for the large number of tourists who are always there. Grandiose, interesting, exciting. The terrace from which you can admire the angel unsheathing the sword splendid and the panorama of such beauty that is unparalleled.

With timed entry to the Passetto di Borgo and skip-the-line access to Castel Sant’Angelo, you can explore hidden passages and centuries of history without the wait.

Explore Passetto di Borgo, a passage hidden for centuries, and walk the same path as the popes who used it as an escape route.

Enter Castel Sant’Angelo and leisurely explore its terrace, papal apartments, and preserved weaponry. Enjoy a view of St. Peter’s Basilica and the Tiber river from its terrace and marvel at the craftsmanship of Archangel Michael’s statue.

Add a guided tour to Passetto di Borgo and learn about papal secrets and shadowy legends associated with the passage.

Timed entry to Passetto di Borgo

Fast-track entry to Castel Sant’Angelo

Expert guide to Passetto di Borgo (as per option selected)

English or Spanish speaking guide (as per option selected)

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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What our guests say
Laura
Mar 2026
Verified booking
I simply expected something more spectacular, it's just a walk in a corridor in the wall linking the castle to the outskirts of Vatican, mostly covered, part of it is open and the view is nice. The guide is not telling you any story and it would be difficult since you can only walk one behind another, so not many persons could hear the guide. I don't know how long was the line to enter the castle the normal way, so I cannot appreciate if skip-the-line made a difference.
Audrey
Feb 2026
Verified booking
Very easy to book our tickets with headout & to locate the meeting point. The guide was amazing - full of Knowledge & very lovely person. I had been looking forward to this tour in particular & it didn't disappoint at all. The tour ended at Castel St Angelo & we were able to stay & look around there as much as we wanted. Super tour
Alfonso
Jan 2026
Verified booking
The information about picking up tickets for St. Peter's arrived very late, and it was very difficult to find the agents "with yellow vests" among the hundreds of people queuing to register. The meeting point we were initially given was "St. Peter's Basilica" in general, as if it were a small place. By the time we received the instructions with the exact location of the meeting point, we had already been looking for it for quite some time, and it was not at the exact point they had sent us, but about 50 meters away, to one side of the line that the rest of the people were standing in, which made it almost impossible to find. It would be good if the point were marked with a tall banner that could be seen from a distance, because finding the yellow vests among so many people is like looking for a needle in a haystack...
Zakarias
Jan 2026
Verified booking
Castel Sant’Angelo is an impressive historic site with great views over Rome and a rich, fascinating past. I bought the tickets through Headout, and the booking process was quick and easy, making the visit smooth and hassle-free. Thank you.
Agata
Jan 2026
Verified booking
Passetto di Borgo - really good experience and the price was quite nice! :)

Walk in the footsteps of popes and emperors with entry to Castel Sant’Angelo and exclusive access to the Passetto di Borgo walkway.

Getting started

Begin your visit near the main entrance of Castel Sant’Angelo, where your ticket is validated before you proceed through security. If you’ve chosen the guided tour option, meet your English-speaking guide for a brief introduction before entering the site.

What to expect

Castel Sant’Angelo

Originally built as a mausoleum for Emperor Hadrian, Castel Sant’Angelo has served as a fortress, papal residence, and prison over nearly two millennia. Its imposing structure stands along the Tiber River, a testament to Rome’s layered history.

Features

Entry to Castel Sant’Angelo: Explore the castle’s historic chambers and ramparts, once used by popes and soldiers for protection and refuge.

Access to Passetto di Borgo walkway: Walk the secret elevated passageway that links the Vatican to the castle, historically used as an escape route by popes.

English guided tour of Passetto di Borgo (as per option selected): Gain immersive historical insights into the passage’s role in Rome’s dramatic events, available with the guided tour option.

Scenic views of Rome’s landmarks: Enjoy panoramic vistas of the city’s rooftops and the Tiber River from select vantage points within the castle and walkway.

Castel St. Angelo

Monday	Closed
Tuesday	9:00am - 7:30pm	last entry 6:30pm
Wednesday	9:00am - 7:30pm	last entry 6:30pm
Thursday	9:00am - 7:30pm	last entry 6:30pm
Friday	9:00am - 7:30pm	last entry 6:30pm
Saturday	9:00am - 7:30pm	last entry 6:30pm
Sunday	9:00am - 7:30pm	last entry 6:30pm

Ponte sant angelo

Monday	12:00am - 11:59pm	last entry 11:59pm
Tuesday	12:00am - 11:59pm	last entry 11:59pm
Wednesday	12:00am - 11:59pm	last entry 11:59pm
Thursday	12:00am - 11:59pm	last entry 11:59pm
Friday	12:00am - 11:59pm	last entry 11:59pm
Saturday	12:00am - 11:59pm	last entry 11:59pm
Sunday	12:00am - 11:59pm	last entry 11:59pm

What to bring

Bring a valid photo ID to match the name on your booking if requested at the entrance.

What’s not allowed

Large bags, suitcases, and oversized luggage are not allowed inside the venue for security reasons.

Pets are not permitted, except for registered service animals.

Accessibility

This experience is not accessible to wheelchair users.

Additional information

Tickets are mandatory for all visitors to the Passetto di Borgo, including children, and must be booked in advance to avoid entry issues.

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

Please display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the redemption point.

Please arrive at the redemption point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your visit to avoid any delays.

Ticket redemption point

Please check your final voucher for the redemption point details and specific instructions.