Rome Walking Audio Tour: Vatican Mysteries, Castel Sant'Angelo and More
About this activity
- Audio tour
- Yes
- Audio language
- English
- Route length
- 5 km
- Instant confirmation
- Yes
- Duration
- 2h - 2h 30min
Instant access on your smartphone
After purchase, open the tour from the link we send you. No app is required.
Explore at your pace
Start, pause, and continue the tour whenever you like.
Online or offline
Listen online in your browser or download the tour and tickets in the WeGoTrip app for offline access.
Listen to sample
Hosted by Lela
- You'll receive a self-guided audio tour right after booking
- •Explore how paganism and Christianity intertwined in Rome with an in-app audio-tour
- •Find out from whom and why the Pope was hiding in Castel Sant'Angelo
- •Walk along the street of purification and repentance to see the main shrines of Vatican
- •Discover how a young girl became the leading interlocutor of the heads of the Church
Power, money, politics, God, and art. All this can be found in the history of Rome and even touched on.
If you want to know how the Church and nobles coexisted for centuries, how the eternal city was built, and what sacrifices artists made to become immortal, then join this tour!
You will walk a lot; there are many cozy streets, bridges, and beautiful churches waiting for you, so don't forget to wear comfortable shoes! Our tour will last approximately 2-2.30 hours, during which time you will see the unique places in Rome and hear about their history!
The tour starts at Vatican. It will definitely turn your head with its gloss and brilliance. Then you pass Castel Sant'Angelo, which has kept the secrets of Popes and kings for centuries.
You go through the brilliant Palazza Borghese, Palazza Cardinal Cesi, Corte Suprema and get lost in the city's narrow, non-tourist streets.
The tour ends at Piazza de Popolo, where you can visit the twin-churches and see all the greatness of Rome!
Take a walk through the ages with our audio tour!
What's included
- Self-guided audio tour for your smartphone on the WeGoTrip app
- Detailed route from stop to stop with live GPS map on your smartphone
- Recommendation of good places to visit in Rome
- Earphones and smartphone are not included – bring your own
- In-person tour guide
- •The tour is available only on the WeGoTrip app. This is a different app from the source or app you booked the tour if it's not WeGoTrip site or app
- •To ensure the quality of the download, please remember to do so before your visit
- •Please note that there is no staff at the meeting point or staff on site for this tour. You can start the tour at any time from the meeting point
- •An Android version 7.1+ or an iOS smartphone version 12+ is required for the audio guide. You will need around 100 MB of free space for the download
Places you will visit
The route of the tour goes within circle
St. Peter's Basilica
Piazza San Pietro
Porta del Popolo
Piazzale Flaminio
Cancellation policies vary according to activity type. Please check the conditions of your required activity Self-guided audio tour.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need the internet during the tour?
No. Download the tour in the WeGoTrip app in advance — it then works fully offline.
Do I need an app?
Yes. After purchase you get a link to download the free WeGoTrip app, where you take the tour.
What language is the audio guide in?
The audio guide is available in English.
How long does the tour take?
The tour takes about 2h - 2h 30min.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Yes. The self-guided format lets you go at your own pace, which works well for families.
Can I cancel my purchase?
Contact WeGoTrip support — refund conditions depend on the specific ticket.