Vatican Walking Tour: From St. Peter's Basilica to Castel Sant'Angelo

Highlights

• Expert Local Guide
• Scenic Itinerary
• Iconic Sites

What's included

Itinerary

1. 1

   St. Peter's Square

   30min

   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.

2. 2

   Vatican / Borgo

   15min

   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.

3. 3

   Stop 3

   20min

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

4. 4

   St. Angelo Bridge

   5min

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

5. 5

   Via Della Conciliazione

   10min

   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.

6. 6

   Chiesa di Santa Maria in Traspontina

   5min

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

7. 7

   Stop 7

   15min

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

Before you go

Location