Rome Big Bus Hop-on Hop-off Open-Top Sightseeing Tour

3.4 (3,002 reviews) Rome, Italy
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Duration1h 45m
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LanguagesGerman, Portuguese, Chinese, Japanese, English, Italian, French, Spanish

Overview

Discover the best of Rome along a route with 8 stops and enjoy a hop-on hop-off bus tour covering the highlights of the Eternal City.

Choose from 4 ticket options to suit your schedule. If you're short on time, opt for a one-day ticket. For more flexibility, select a 24-, 48-, or 72-hour pass to explore Rome at your own pace—plus, the 72-hour ticket also includes a panoramic night tour for a magical view of the city after dark.

While aboard, listen to engaging multilingual audio commentary that brings Rome’s history and culture to life.

Hop off whenever you like and enjoy the freedom to explore further with bonus digital self-guided walking tours.

Options

24-Hour & Digital Walking Tour

Duration: 1 day: Unlimited use valid for 24 hours from the time of first use.
One Central Route: Unlimited Hop-on, Hop-off access for the duration of your ticket.
VOX Free Digital Walking Tour: Download Instructions provided when you board the bus.

1 Day Hop on Hop off

Duration: 1 day: Unlimited use valid for 1 Day from the time of first use.
One Central Route: Unlimited Hop-on, Hop-off access for the duration of your ticket.

72-Hour & Panoramic Night Tour

Duration: 3 days: Unlimited use valid for 72 hours from the time of first use.
One Central Route: Unlimited Hop-on, Hop-off access for the duration of your ticket.
Free Night Tour: 60 Minute Panoramic Night Tour
VOX Free Digital Walking Tour: Download Instructions provided when you board the bus.
Free Gelato or Fizz: Free Gelato from "The Gelatist" OR Glass of Prosecco

48-Hour & Digital Walking Tour

Duration: 2 days: Unlimited use valid for 48 hours from the time of first use.
One Central Route: Unlimited Hop-on, Hop-off access for the duration of your ticket.
Free Gelato: From "The Gelatist" - redemtpion details on the day
VOX Free Digital Walking Tour: Download instructions provided when you board the bus.

3-Hour Hop-on, Hop-off

Duration: 3 hours: Unlimited use valid for 3 hours from the time of first use.
One Central Route: Unlimited Hop-on, Hop-off access for the duration of your ticket.

What's included

  • Night tour (72-hour ticket option)
  • Digital commentary in multiple languages
  • Big Bus Tours app (ticket storage, live tracking and ticket activation)
  • Free VOX digital self-guided tour download
  • Free Wi-Fi on Board
  • Free Gelato or a glass of prosecco/soft drink (depending on option selected)
  • 1-day or 24-, 48- or 72-hour hop-on hop-off bus tour (depending on option selected)
  • Hotel Pick-up & Drop-off

What to expect

Red Route

The Hop-on, Hop-off tour runs daily from 9 AM to 7 PM, with buses every 15-20 minutes and a full loop lasting approx. 1 hour and 45 minutes.
Download the Big Bus Tours app to track buses in real time, and board easily using your mobile ticket.

  1. Stop 1 - Termini Railway Station - Via Giovanni Giolitti, 32
  2. Stop 2 - Basilica Santa Maria Maggiore - Piazza dell'Esquilino, 14
  3. Stop 4 - Circus Maximus - Piazzale Ugo La Malfa
  4. Stop 5 - Piazza Venezia - Via di Teatro Marcello
  5. Stop 6 - Vatican - Lungotevere Tor di Nona 7
  6. Stop 7 - Ludovisi / Spanish Steps - Via Ludovisi 73
  7. Stop 8 - Piazza Barberini / Spanish Steps - Via Barberini 12

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Luggage is not permitted on board for security reasons
  • Download the Big Bus Tours app to access and activate your ticket, track buses in real time, and board easily using your mobile pass.
  • Stop #3 – Colosseum: Boarding and drop-off at this stop are unavailable until further notice. To reach the Colosseum on foot, use Stop #4 – Circus Maximus (approx. 10-minute walk) or Stop #5 – Piazza Venezia (less than 10 minutes from the Roman Forum).
  • The 72-hour ticket includes a panoramic Night Tour, which is not hop-on, hop-off.
  • Information Centre: Visit the official Information Centre at Via delle Terme di Diocleziano 34, open daily from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
  • Traffic & Operational Delays: Please allow extra time for your journey. Occasional delays or longer stops may occur due to traffic or operational requirements, particularly during peak cruise passenger periods.
  • Stop #6 – Vatican / Castel Sant'Angelo: This stop is located directly in front of Castel Sant'Angelo. Vatican City is approximately a 20-minute walk from the stop. Stop #7 – Ludovisi / Spanish Steps: This is the recommended stop for visiting the Spanish Steps, located approximately a 10-minute walk away.
  • 48-hour ticket: one complimentary gelato from selected The Gelatist locations (voucher required from a Big Bus team member).
  • 72-hour ticket: choice of one complimentary gelato or a glass of Prosecco/soft drink at Angie's Restaurant (Piazza Mignanelli 21A). One redemption per ticket.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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