Enjoy walking around the Vatican City area, its pictoresque Borgo, the archeological sites of the Castle Sant'Angelo passing through the bridge of Angels where you can see a wonderful panoramic view of the Tiber river. Learn about St. Peter's Basilica, the Pope's palace and the Church of Santo Spirito in Sassia with a local expert guide.
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English & Italian
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English & Italian
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Local guide
Private transportation
Meeting Points
Departure
Obelisk of Jesus
You will see the tour guide below of the Obelisk (the huge pillar at the centre of the square), holding a placard with tour name.
Return
Piazza di Ponte Sant'Angelo
The Tour ends here and you can freely stroll around again.
Itinerary
1
St. Peter's Square
The Tour begins in St.Peter's Square where you can see the facade of the Papal palace, the balcony of blessings and the architecture works by Bernini.
30 minutes
2
Vatican / Borgo
The tour guide will take you through the old pictoresque streets of Borgo district facing the Vatican city walls. You will learn about the fountains and acqueduct Aqua Pia, the Swiss Guards and many other interesting secrets about the Vatican area, including the passageway from the Popes' Palace to the Castle.
15 minutes
3
Castel Sant'Angelo
Sight seeing around the archeological sites of Castel Sant'Angelo, the ancient tomb of Roman emperor Hadrian.
20 minutes
4
St. Angelo Bridge
This bridge is now solely pedestrian and provides a scenic view of Castel Sant'Angelo
5 minutes
5
Via della Conciliazione
You will see the Renaisance palaces and churches built along this grand avenue in front of St. Peter's Basilica, including some works by Raphael.
10 minutes
6
Chiesa di Santa Maria in Traspontina
An interesting late Renaissance church today the national church for Danish Catholics.
5 minutes
7
Church Holy Spirit in Sassia
A beautiful 12th century church. This has been the official sanctuary of the Divine Mercy since 1994.
Outdoor Vatican Tour from St. Peter's Basilica to Borgo & Castle Sant'Angelo
Vatican City
About
Enjoy walking around the Vatican City area, its pictoresque Borgo, the archeological sites of the Castle Sant'Angelo passing through the bridge of Angels where you can see a wonderful panoramic view of the Tiber river. Learn about St. Peter's Basilica, the Pope's palace and the Church of Santo Spirito in Sassia with a local expert guide.
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English & Italian
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English & Italian
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Local guide
Private transportation
Meeting Points
Departure
Obelisk of Jesus
You will see the tour guide below of the Obelisk (the huge pillar at the centre of the square), holding a placard with tour name.
Return
Piazza di Ponte Sant'Angelo
The Tour ends here and you can freely stroll around again.
