Outdoor Vatican Tour from St. Peter's Basilica to Borgo & Castle Sant'Angelo

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2 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

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.

What's Included

Local guide
Private transportation

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

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.

End point

The Tour ends here and you can freely stroll around again.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours (approximately)
  • 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 • Admission ticket free
  • 2

    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 • Admission ticket free
  • 3

    Sight seeing around the archeological sites of Castel Sant'Angelo, the ancient tomb of Roman emperor Hadrian.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4

    This bridge is now solely pedestrian and provides a scenic view of Castel Sant'Angelo

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 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 • Admission ticket free
  • 6

    An interesting late Renaissance church today the national church for Danish Catholics.

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 7

    A beautiful 12th century church. This has been the official sanctuary of the Divine Mercy since 1994.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Ulysses Tours

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