Passetto di Borgo Tickets & Tours

Step into a centuries-old escape route once used by popes, then head straight into the fortress with no queues.

• Everything you get: Enter the hidden corridor once used by popes to flee the Vatican, then step into Castel Sant’Angelo with skip-the-line access, exploring both sites at your own pace amid centuries of history and striking architecture.
• Why choose this: This experience lets you trace the lesser-known parts of Rome's medieval past. You can explore two iconic symbols of papal authority and protection at one go.
• Upgrades: Add a guided tour to Passetto di Borgo and learn about papal escapades, shadowy prisoner transfers, assassination plots and many more controversies associated with the corridor.

Inclusions

• 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)

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.

Transport to sights & reserved Colosseum entry is sorted with this value-packed pass!

• Explore Rome's landmarks with seamless transport and skip right into the Colosseum, all wrapped up in one budget-friendly pass that saves you time.
• Enjoy unlimited hop-on hop-off bus access for one whole day to see Rome's iconic sights like the Pantheon, Colosseum, Trevi Fountain, and Spanish Steps.
• Travel the Red Route, stopping at 8 locations, with buses arriving every 14 minutes. The route features multilingual audio guides, Wi-Fi, and free headphones.
• Access the Colosseum with timed entry and take up to 24 hours to visit Palatine Hill and Roman Forum, discovering ancient temple ruins and palace remains.
• Step into the seating sections where Romans once cheered gladiator combats and visit the second-floor museum displaying captivating relics.

Inclusions Rome Hop-on Hop-off bus tour

• 1-day unlimited hop-on hop-off tour by Big Bus

• Access to Red route

• Audio guide in English, Italian, Spanish, French, German, Brazilian Portuguese & Mandarin

• Free Wi-Fi & headphones

• Mobile app with a detailed map and live bus tracking

Colosseum, Palatine Hill & Roman Forum

• Timed entry to Colosseum (near Stop #8 on Red route)

• Access to Palatine Hill & Roman Forum

• Audio guide in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Chinese

Rome Hop-on Hop-off bus tour - Red route Please click here for the detailed route map and boarding points. You can join the tour at any stop and hop on and off for the duration of your ticket.

Schedule

• First bus: 9am from Stop #1 Rome Termini Station
• Last bus: 7pm from Stop #1 Rome Termini Station
• Frequency: Every 14 minutes
• Popular stops: Colosseum, Vatican Museums, Spanish Steps

What's not allowed

Rome Hop-on Hop-off bus tour

• Luggage is not allowed on board.

Colosseum, Palatine Hill & Roman Forum

• Large backpacks and luggage are not allowed inside the venue.
• No storage facility is available. You can, however, take a baby stroller into the Colosseum with you, should it be necessary.

Accessibility

Rome Hop-on Hop-off bus tour

• Most of the buses are wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible. However, strollers must be left on the lower deck of the bus.

Additional information

Rome Hop-on Hop-off bus tour

• Pets with muzzles are welcome on board.

Colosseum, Palatine Hill & Roman Forum

• Names are mandatory for Colosseum bookings. Double-check the names at checkout for a hassle-free entry. Be sure to bring a valid photo ID with you to gain entry.
• Please note that timed priority entry is only available at the Colosseum, but the tickets for the Forum and Palatine will remain valid for an additional 24 hours after the Colosseum entry time selected during booking.
• Note that there are 2 entrances: one for the Colosseum, and another for the Roman Forum & Palatine Hill (combined). You may enter each entrance ONLY ONCE and not re-enter.

See Rome’s most iconic landmarks with one ticket: from its legendary arena to a famed papal fortress.

• Everything you get at Castel Sant’Angelo: Skip the line and uncover Castel Sant’Angelo with a digital audio guide. Wander through papal apartments, admire Renaissance frescoes, browse museum collections, and finish with breathtaking views from the Angel Terrace.
• Everything you get at the Colosseum, Palatine Hill, Roman Forum & Mamertine Prison: Enjoy timed entry to the Colosseum with an audio guide offering expert insights into its rich history. Then explore Palatine Hill and the Roman Forum, before visiting the Mamertine Prison, linked to St. Peter and St. Paul, for a glimpse into Rome’s early past.
• Why choose this: A budget-friendly combo that saves you money while giving access to Rome’s greatest landmarks, all with one ticket.

Inclusions Castel Sant'Angelo

• Skip-the-line entry

• Digital audio guide

Colosseum, Palatine Hill, Roman Forum and Mamertine Prison

• Timed entry to the Colosseum

• Access to Palatine Hill & Roman Forum

• Audio guide in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Chinese

Castel Sant’Angelo What to bring

• Valid photo ID for all visitors (mandatory for discounted tickets).
• Printed or mobile voucher.

What’s not allowed

• Large bags, food, drinks, or tripods.

Accessibility

• Spiral ramp and terrace are not wheelchair accessible.

Additional information

• Mandatory security checks apply, even with skip-the-line entry.

Colosseum, Roman Forum, Palatine Hill & Mamertine Prison

What to bring

• Valid photo ID (names on tickets must match IDs).
• Phone and headphones if using the audio guide (download in advance on the Headout app).

What’s not allowed

• Large bags, luggage, and tripods.

Additional information

• Security checks can take 30+ minutes—place all items (including phones) in trays for faster clearance.
• Colosseum entry is timed; Roman Forum & Palatine remain valid for 24 hours.
• Separate entrances for Colosseum and Forum/Palatine; re-entry is not permitted.

Skip the lines to the famed fortress and enjoy hosted entry to world-class galleries and a masterpiece-filled chapel.

• Everything you get at Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel: Get priority access to the Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel, and Castel Sant’Angelo with this combo ticket. See masterpieces by Raphael, Titian, and Bernini, and Michelangelo's iconic ceiling and wall frescoes.
• Everything you get at Castel Sant’Angelo: Enjoy fast-track entry at your selected time and explore Hadrian’s 2,000-year-old mausoleum turned fortress. Discover five fascinating floors that reveal the layers of Rome’s history with a digital audio guide.
• Why choose this combo: Experience two of Rome’s must-see sites with priority access, saving time and unlocking more of the city in one go.

Inclusions Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel

• Escorted entry into Vatican Museums with a designated host

Castel Sant'Angelo

• Skip-the-line entry

• Audio guide

Exclusions Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel

• Professional tour guide

• Audio guide

• Transportation

Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel What to bring

• A valid ID proof reflecting your full name is required at the ticket counter to verify your identity.

Accessibility

• The Vatican Museums offer free tickets for visitors with mobility impairments (with certified disability exceeding 74%). Additionally, in the case of visitors lacking in self-sufficiency, free entry is extended to their companions.
• Certification of disability must be shown before the issue of the entrance tickets either at the Reception or at the Special Permits Desk, located in the entrance hall of the Vatican Museums.

Additional information

• Guests visiting Vatican Museums must wear clothing that covers their knees, arms, and back. It is recommended to carry a shawl or scarf to cover your head.

Castel Sant'Angelo What's not allowed

• Luggage and large bags are not allowed inside.

Accessibility

• This experience is not suitable for wheelchair users.
• People with mobility issues won't be able to access all spaces of the monument. It also won't be possible to adapt the routes due to the nature of the monument.

Additional information

• Keep in mind that your ticket is nominative, and you must present a valid ID matching your full name on the ticket for entry.
• The attraction is closed on Mondays.

Skip the lines and explore two of Rome’s most popular monuments: its grandest temple and a mighty riverside fortress.

• Everything you get at the Rome Pantheon: Enjoy fast-track entry to the Rome Pantheon's expansive interiors and gaze up at the world's largest unsupported concrete dome.
• Everything you get at Castel Sant'Angelo: Skip-the-line access and an audio guide to see Hadrian’s mausoleum turned papal refuge, prison, and museum.
• Why choose this combo: With skip-the-line access, you can enjoy two of Rome’s busiest sites seamlessly, the Pantheon and Castel Sant’Angelo—both tied to Emperor Hadrian and central to the city’s history.

Inclusions Rome Pantheon

• Fast-track entry

Castel Sant'Angelo

• Fast-track entry

• Audio guide

Exclusions Rome Pantheon

• Live guide

• Audio guide

• Hosted entry

Castel Sant'Angelo

• Live guide

• Hosted entry

Rome Pantheon What to bring

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

What’s not allowed

• Flash photography and tripods are forbidden inside

Accessibility

• This location is wheelchair accessible.

Additional information

• Knees and shoulders must be covered inside as it is a place of worship
• There is a mandatory security check whose lines cannot be bypassed.

Castel Sant'Angelo What's not allowed

• Tripods, food and drink, and large bags are not allowed inside.

Accessibility

• Certain parts of the monument are not wheelchair-friendly, like the spiral staircase and the terrace.

Additional information

• There is a mandatory security check whose lines cannot be bypassed.

Save time and enjoy greater flexibility with pre-booked access to two historic landmarks.

• Everything you get at Borghese Gallery: Jump past ticket queues and discover artwork like The Deposition by Raphael and sculptures like Neptune by Bernini. Stroll through the exquisite 17th-century Borghese Villa surrounded by beautifully landscaped gardens.
• Everything you get at Castel Sant'Angelo: Skip the lines with reserved entry to Castel Sant'Angelo, a historic fortress with panoramic city and river views. Discover its fascinating evolution from imperial mausoleum to papal residence, prison, and museum.
• Why choose this combo: Plan your perfect one-day itinerary and skim past the long ticket lines at two unique parts of Rome with contrasting histories.

Inclusions Borghese Gallery

• Entry to Borghese Gallery

Castel Sant'Angelo

• Entry to Castel Sant'Angelo

• Audio guide available in English, Spanish, Italian, German and Chinese