Rome: Big Bus Hop-on, Hop-off Open-Top Sightseeing Tour Discount Tickets

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.

Language Offered

German-AUDIO

Portuguese-AUDIO

Mandarin-AUDIO

Japanese-AUDIO

English-AUDIO

Italian-AUDIO

French-AUDIO

Spanish-AUDIO

Inclusion

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)

Exclusion

Hotel Pick-up & Drop-off

Cancellation Policy

Refundable tickets

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

• 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
• 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

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.