This iconic corridor in the collective imagination, designed to connect the Vatican with Castel Sant'Angelo, was built on top of the Borgo walls, built by the King of the Goths Totila, who in the 6th century began the fortification of the Mausoleum of Hadrian. Conceived by Nicholas III in the 13th century, it witnessed the daring escape of Clement VII during the Sack of Rome in 1527. The guided tours include different options: FROM JUNE 1, 2025 For EU tour guides with their own groups it is possible to book scheduled time entrances calling the following number: 06 39 967 100 Simplified guided tours have been designed for all visitors who, due to need or desire, cannot or do not wish to use the stairs that characterise the Passetto route and its connection with the interior of Castel Sant'Angelo. This itinerary does not include a visit to St. Marco's Bastion, but allows visitors to enjoy the Passetto, both inside and outside, in almost its totality. ATTENTION:
Not all visits to the Passetto include Castel Sant'Angelo
Where
Piazza della Città Leonina (angolo via del Mascherino)
Train: Rome Termini, Metro Line A, exit Lepanto.
Bus: 40 from Termini Station, stop Ponte Vittorio Emanuele.
ATTENTION the visit starts from Passetto (not from Castel Sant’Angelo) in Piazza della Città Leonina (corner of via del mascherino) LOAD THE MAP
Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled time.
Additional Info
Booking online and via call center
- Daytime entrance to the Passetto and the San Marco Bastion only costs 4 euros (with reductions and free admission in accordance with the law) + 12 euros for the mandatory one-hour guided tour (groups of 25 people, free up to 6 years until May 31, 2025, 2 euros for those under 18 years of age until May 31, 2025 / free for those under 18 years of age from June 1, 2025)
- The integrated daytime entrance to the Passetto + Castel Sant'Angelo includes the cost of the ordinary entrance ticket to Castel Sant'Angelo (16 euros with reductions and free admission in accordance with the law) + 10 euros for the one-hour guided tour of the Passetto di Borgo and the San Marco Bastion (groups of 25 people, free up to 6 years until May 31, 2025, 2 euros for those under 18 years of age until May 31, 2025 / free for those under 18 years of age from June 1, 2025).
- The special night entrance includes a one-hour guided tour of the Passetto di Borgo and the San Marco Bastion and an evocative walk inside Castel Sant'Angelo, with no other public present, which includes the dromos, the ramparts and the Sala Paolina: it costs 4 euros (with reductions and free admission in accordance with the law) + 24 euros for the special guided tour (groups of 25 people, free up to 6 years until May 31, 2025, 2 euros for those under 18 years of age until May 31, 2025 / free for those under 18 years of age from June 1, 2025).
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Accompanied Daytime Admission To Passetto Integrated With Admission To Castel Sant'Angelo
WHEN:
- Until May 31, 2025: Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and the first Sunday of the month.
- From June 1, 2025: Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and the first Sunday of the month.
WHAT IT INCLUDES:
The accompanied daytime entry to the Passetto + Castel Sant'Angelo includes the cost of a standard entry ticket to Castel Sant'Angelo (€16, with legal reductions and free entries) plus €6 for the 15-minute accompanied visit to the Passetto di Borgo and the San Marco Bastion. Groups are limited to 25 people.
Pricing for the €6 accompanied visit:
- Until May 31, 2025:
- Free for children up to 6 years old.
- €2 for those under 18 years old.
- From June 1, 2025:
- Free for those under 18 years old.
RATES:
- Full price for the silent accompanied daytime Passetto visit integrated with standard entry to Castel Sant'Angelo: €22.00
- Reduced price (18-25 years old) for the silent accompanied daytime Passetto visit integrated with standard entry to Castel Sant'Angelo: €8.00
- Free (6-18 years old) for the silent accompanied daytime Passetto visit integrated with standard entry to Castel Sant'Angelo: €2.00 until May 31, 2025
- Free (under 6 years old) for the silent accompanied daytime Passetto visit integrated with standard Sant'Angelo entry: €0.00 until May 31, 2025
- Free (under 18 years old) for the silent accompanied daytime Passetto visit integrated with standard Castel Sant'Angelo entry: €0.00 from June 1, 2025
- Free entry by law (full list here) and on the first Sunday of the month: €6.00 (you only pay for the accompaniment).
IMPORTANT NOTES:
- The accompaniment is silent. Tour guides are not permitted to provide explanations or commentary during the experience, unless they have exclusively reserved the entire slot for 25 participants.
- Guides may provide information and details to their clients before or after the silent accompaniment period.
WHERE:
- Entry: Torre del Mascherino (Piazza della Città Leonina)
- Exit: Castel Sant'Angelo
Book the Accompaniment > here
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Accompanied Nighttime Entry to the Passetto and an Evocative Walk Inside Castel Sant'Angelo Among the Bastions, Urn Room, the Helical Ramp, and the Dromos.
WHEN:
- From June 1, 2025: Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.
WHAT IT INCLUDES:
Nighttime entry to the Passetto and an evening walk on the castle bastions, passing through the Urn Room, the helical ramp, and the dromos, after museum closing hours.
It costs €4 (with legal reductions and free entries) + €12 for the mandatory guided tour lasting one hour (groups of 25 people).
Pricing for the €12 guided tour:
- Until May 31, 2025:
- Free for children up to 6 years old.
- €2 for those under 18 years old.
- From June 1, 2025:
- Free for those under 18 years old.
RATES:
- Full price for the silent accompanied nighttime visit to the Passetto di Borgo, castle bastions, passing through the Urn Room, the helical ramp, and the dromos, after museum closing hours: €14.00
- Reduced price (18-25 years old) for the silent accompanied nighttime visit to the Passetto di Borgo, castle bastions, passing through the Urn Room, the helical ramp, and the dromos, after museum closing hours: €12.00
- Free (under 18 years old) for the silent accompanied nighttime visit to the Passetto di Borgo, castle bastions, passing through the Urn Room, the helical ramp, and the dromos, after museum closing hours: €0.00
- Free entry by law for the silent accompanied nighttime visit: €10.00
- Free entry for EU tourist guides exercising their professional activity: €10.00
IMPORTANT NOTES:
- The accompaniment is silent. Tour guides are not permitted to provide explanations or commentary during the experience, unless they have exclusively reserved the entire slot for 25 participants.
- Guides may provide information and details to their clients before or after the silent accompaniment period.
WHERE:
- Entry: Torre del Mascherino (Piazza della Città Leonina)
- Exit: Castel Sant'Angelo
Nighttime Accompaniment > Book here
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Daytime guided tour integrated with admission to Castel Sant'Angelo
WHEN:
- Until May 31, 2025: Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.
- From June 1, 2025: Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and the first Sunday of the month.
WHAT IT INCLUDES:
The daytime integrated entry to the Passetto + Castel Sant'Angelo includes the cost of a standard entry ticket to Castel Sant'Angelo (€16, with legal reductions and free entries) plus €12 for the guided tour of the Passetto di Borgo and the San Marco Bastion, lasting one hour. Groups are limited to 25 people.
Pricing for the €12 guided tour:
- Until May 31, 2025:
- Free for children up to 6 years old.
- €2 for those under 18 years old.
- From June 1, 2025:
- Free for those under 18 years old.
RATES:
- Full price for the daytime guided tour integrated with standard entry to Castel Sant'Angelo: €28.00
- Reduced price (18-25 years old) for the daytime guided tour integrated with standard entry to Castel Sant'Angelo: €14.00
- Free (6-18 years old) for the daytime guided tour integrated with standard entry to Castel Sant'Angelo: €2.00 until May 31, 2025
- Free (under 6 years old) for the daytime guided tour integrated with standard entry to Castel Sant'Angelo: €0.00 until May 31, 2025
- Free (under 18 years old) for the daytime guided tour integrated with standard entry to Castel Sant'Angelo: €0.00 from June 1, 2025
- Free entry for EU tourist guides exercising their professional activity: €12.00
- Free entry by law (full list here) and on the first Sunday of the month: €12.00
WHERE:
- Entry: Torre del Mascherino (Piazza della Città Leonina)
- Exit: Castel Sant'Angelo
Fares:
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Guided Tour with Assisted Route
The assisted guided tours have been designed for all visitors who, due to necessity or preference, cannot or do not wish to use the stairs that characterize the Passetto route and its connection to the interior of Castel Sant’Angelo. This itinerary does not include a visit to the San Marco Bastion but allows visitors to experience the Passetto, both internally and externally, along almost its entire path.
The tour can accommodate up to 20 participants, with a maximum of 5 visitors using wheelchairs. For those using a manual wheelchair, the presence of an accompanying person is mandatory; this companion will be granted free admission.
Entry is through the Torre del Mascherino, in Piazza della Città Leonina, via an entrance door that is 90 cm wide. A short path, approximately 85 cm wide, with a right-angle turn, leads to the lifting platform.
The lift has an entrance width of 80 cm, a cabin width of 120 cm, and a depth of 125 cm. With an average travel time of 1 minute and 17 seconds, it allows visitors to reach the uncovered level of the Passetto, offering a view of St. Peter’s colonnade.
The guided tour will then continue towards Castel Sant’Angelo along the external walkway for approximately 450 meters, leading to the next elevator.
The paving of the external walkway is not perfectly flat but features a slightly arched shape with slopes towards the outer edges to facilitate water drainage.
The second lift has an entrance width of 80 cm, a cabin width of 110 cm, and a depth of 140 cm. In about 35 seconds, it takes visitors down to the lower level, where the covered corridor begins.
From this point, visitors will retrace their steps toward the Vatican through the entire covered corridor, back to the tower where the visit started.
This is a narrow corridor with a variable width ranging from a maximum of 215 cm to a minimum of 75 cm. The sections with the minimum width are short, and on average, the path maintains a width of approximately 83/85 cm.
Although the tour is not recommended for those suffering from claustrophobia, it is important to note that the corridor has a minimum height of 240 cm throughout, with small openings along the walkway providing light and ventilation.
The flooring is not perfectly level and features some slight variations in elevation, particularly towards the final section near the Torre del Mascherino.
The total distance to be covered in the corridor is 450 meters.
Upon arrival at the Torre del Mascherino, visitors will reach the exit—coinciding with the starting point of the tour—by using the same elevator as before.
Considering that this guided tour does not include the San Marco Bastion or the final section of the Passetto near Castel Sant’Angelo, the ticket price is reduced compared to standard guided tours.
This tour has been designed in collaboration with FISH (Italian Federation for the Rights of People with Disabilities and Families).
RATES:
- Full price for the guided tour: €14.00
- Reduced price (18-25 years old) for the guided tour: €12.00
- Free (6-18 years old) for the guided tour: €2.00 until May 31, 2025
- Free (under 6 years old) for the guided tour: Free until May 31, 2025
- Free (under 18 years old) for the guided tour: From June 1, 2025
- Free by law for the guided tour (full list here): €10.00
- Persons with disabilities pay for the visit but not the entrance, as per regulations: €10.00
- Accompaniment for persons with disabilities is free for both the visit and the ticket.
WHERE:
- Entry and Exit: Torre del Mascherino (Piazza della Città Leonina)
WARNINGS:
Users are advised that, in the event of adverse weather conditions, the route may undergo changes that will not alter the correct use of the monument.Booking:
- Tours in Italian: here
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Nighttime Visit with Guided Tour to the Passetto and an Evocative Walk Inside Castel Sant'Angelo Among the Bastions, Urn Room, the Helical Ramp, and the Dromos.
WHEN:
- Until May 31, 2025: Fridays and Saturdays.
- From June 1, 2025: Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.
WHAT IT INCLUDES:
Guided or accompanied visit to the Passetto and an evening walk on the castle bastions, passing through the Urn Room, the helical ramp, and the dromos, after museum closing hours. This includes €24 for the guided tour lasting one hour (groups of 25 people) and a €4 ticket to the Passetto.
Pricing for the €24 guided tour component:
- Until May 31, 2025:
- Free for children up to 6 years old.
- €2 for those under 18 years old.
- From June 1, 2025:
- Free for those under 18 years old.
RATES:
- Full price for the evening guided tour: €28.00
- Reduced price (18-25 years old) for the evening guided tour: €26.00
- Free (6-18 years old) for the evening guided tour: €2.00 until May 31, 2025
- Free (under 6 years old) for the evening guided tour: Free until May 31, 2025
- Free (under 18 years old) for the evening guided tour: Free from June 1, 2025
- Free by law for the evening guided tour: €24.00
Booking:
- Tours in English: here
