Rome Iconic Landmarks and Vatican Experience

Discover three of Rome and the Vatican’s most iconic landmarks in one unforgettable experience: St. Peter’s Basilica, the Passetto di Borgo, and Castel Sant’Angelo. With reserved entry, skip the long lines and enjoy smooth access with on-site assistance from professional staff.
Explore the Vatican’s spiritual heart inside the Basilica, admiring Michelangelo’s Pietà and the majestic Dome. Walk the hidden Passetto di Borgo, the secret corridor linking the Vatican to Castel Sant’Angelo—usually closed to the public.

End your visit inside the impressive Castel Sant’Angelo, once a papal refuge and now a museum with breathtaking views over Rome and the Tiber River. A must-do for lovers of history, art, and European cultural heritage.

Meeting Point

Piazza Risorgimento

Piazza del Risorgimento, 00192 Roma RM, Italy

Please note that the meeting point is at Piazza Risorgimento, at the Touristation kiosk (in front of the Foot Locker store). Arrive on time; early arrival is not necessary.

What's included:

• Reserved Entrance to Castel Sant'Angelo
• Touristation Assistance to the St. Peter's Basilica
• Audioguide for the St. Peter's Basilica
• Reserved Entrance to the Papal Secret Passage
• Reserved Entrance to the St. Peter's Basilica (not a guided tour)

Not included:

• Guided Tour
• Transfer from/to the Hotel

What to expect:

Duration: between 2 hours and 5 hours

St. Peter's Basilica

Piazza San Pietro, Vatican City, 00120

Step inside the spiritual heart of the Catholic world and marvel at one of the most important religious structures on Earth.
Designed by some of history’s greatest architects—including Michelangelo and Bernini—the Basilica is a masterpiece of Renaissance and Baroque art.
Admire Michelangelo’s Pietà, a moving sculpture of the Virgin Mary holding Christ’s body, and gaze upward at the spectacular dome, an engineering marvel that dominates Rome’s skyline.
The majestic baldachin by Bernini, towering above the Papal Altar, will leave you breathless with its grandeur and symbolism.

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Passetto di Borgo

Rome, 00193

Venture through the Passetto di Borgo, a 13th-century elevated passageway hidden in plain sight.
This secret corridor connects the Vatican to Castel Sant’Angelo and was historically used by popes to escape danger during times of siege or political unrest.
Rarely open to the public, walking this atmospheric route offers a unique and exclusive glimpse into the secret world of papal Rome, surrounded by towering stone walls that have stood for centuries.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Castel Sant'Angelo

Lungotevere Castello 50, Rome, 00193

Conclude your journey at Castel Sant’Angelo, a monumental fortress with a story that spans nearly 2,000 years.
Originally built as the mausoleum of Emperor Hadrian, the structure later became a medieval stronghold, a papal residence, a prison, and now one of Rome’s most captivating museums.
Inside, explore lavish papal apartments, ancient weaponry, Renaissance frescoes, and mysterious underground chambers.
Don’t miss the panoramic terrace, offering breathtaking views over the Eternal City and the Tiber River—a perfect ending to a journey through Rome’s sacred and imperial past

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included