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Free audio walking tour · Rome

Borgo: The Neighbourhood by the Vatican Walls

Borgo makes for a compact, rich walk between St Peter’s Basilica and Castel Sant’Angelo. Learn how the Passetto let popes escape to the castle through a protected corridor, and spot the district’s fountain of papal tiaras. For anyone who wants to see the Vatican beyond its famous square.

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Duration
56 min
Distance
1.6 km
Stops
4
Price
Free

A route at your own pace

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City Walk guides you through real streets and starts the story as you approach each place. Stop for coffee or continue later — your progress is saved.

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