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I Love Rome Hop On Hop Off Panoramic Tour
- Cover the streets and sights of Rome in 1, 2, or 3 days onboard the iconic pink bus that takes you through 8 designated stops, departing every 10 - 15 min
- Hop on and off the bus at any stop and enjoy complete flexibility in planning your journey
- Free wifi facilities and a detailed route map, allowing you to remain well-connected and informed through the trip
- Cross major landmarks along the way such as Piazza Barberini, the Colosseum, Circo Massimo, the Vatican, and more.
- The audio guide is available in 13 languages.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
City Sightseeing Rome: Hop-On-Hop-Off Tour + Colosseum Skip The Line Tickets
- Make the most of your Roman holiday on this wholesome hop-on hop-off bus tour valid for 24 or 48 hours
- A feature-packed, wifi-enabled double-decker bus, complete with an audio guide available in 8 languages
- Access the City Sightseeing App with real-time updates on the busses as well as a walking tour with an audio guide in five languages
- Visit the crowning glory of the eternal city, the Colosseum with skip-the-line entry tickets.
- Click here for the route map.
- Click here for the schedule.
- Collect your Colosseum tickets at the visitor's center at Via IV Novembre 147 by 1 PM on the first day of your tour.
- With extended validity, you can choose to go on the bus tour at any time within a year from the date of purchase. However, entry to the Colosseum is valid only for the date selected on the next page
- Children aged 6-17 yrs enjoy discounted prices. 5yrs and under go free.
- Free cancellation anytime before the start of your experience
City Sightseeing Rome: Hop-On-Hop-Off Tour + Vatican Skip The Line Tickets
- A feature-packed, wifi-enabled double-decker bus, complete with an audio guide available in 8 languages.
- Access to the City Sightseeing App with real-time updates as well as an audio-guided walking tour in five languages.
- Skip the line access to explore the ancient halls of the Vatican Museums and discover some of the greatest works of Renaissance art
- With extended validity, you can choose to go on the bus tour at any time within a year from the date of purchase, however, entry to the Vatican is valid only for the date selected on the next page.
- Click here for the route map.
- Click here for the schedule.
- Free cancellation anytime before the start of your experience
Rome Hop On Hop Off Bus: Daily Ticket
- Sightsee all iconic sights of Rome aboard an open-top double-decker bus.
- Hop on and off the bus as you wish and explore landmarks that interest you.
- Visit Santa Maria Maggiore, Colosseum, and many more beautiful destinations within the city hassle-free.
- Capture every part of your adventurous journey and share it with your friends and family with the free WiFi onboard.
- Tune in to an entertaining multilingual audio guide that will give you insider knowledge about the Eternal City.
- Click here for a detailed route map.
- Redeem your tickets at the first bus stop of the HOHO tour - Terminal 1 of Termini Station.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
City Sightseeing Rome: 24/48/74Hr Hop-On-Hop-Off Bus Tour & Free Audio Guide
- Explore the Italian capital on an exciting 24, 48 or 72 hour bus tour, with access to several key sightseeing spots across Rome on a well-planned bus route.
- Enjoy your Roman holiday in a feature-packed, wifi-enabled double-decker bus, complete with an audio guide available in 8 languages.
- Additionally, you will also be able to access the City Sightseeing App that gives you real time updates on busses as well as a walking tour with an audio guide in five languages.
- With extended validity, you can choose to go on tour any time within a year from the date of purchase.
- Children 5-15 yrs enjoy discounted prices. 4 yrs and under go free
- You may cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Big Bus Rome: 1/2/3 Day Hop-On-Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus & Free Walking Tour
- Sightseeing across Rome on a double-decker bus with hop-on-hop-off access, including 4 self-guided walking tours of the city
- Ride along the red route on a bus that takes you across 8 key spots in the Eternal City, while running at a frequency of 10 - 20 min
- Unlimited hop-on hop-off option for 1/2/3 days, giving you the liberty to plan your own journey through Rome
- Feature-packed bus with disability access, free wifi, and a hop-on-hop-off map, ensuring smooth travel
- Enjoy panoramic views of the city and see key landmarks like the Colosseum, Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps, and more
- Multilingual audio guide available in 9 languages will keep you entertained with quirky facts and trivia about Rome
- 4 exclusive self-guided walking tours through the city covering the Vatican, Roman Forum, Colosseum, Pantheon, and Barberini.
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- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
- These tickets are valid for 6 months from the date of purchase.
Combo: Hop On Hop Off and Guided Walking Tour of Jewish Ghetto
- On this 24-hour hop-on hop-off open bus tour of Rome, visit the most iconic attractions of the city and discover the history and charm of the ancient Jewish Ghetto in a guided walking tour.
- Along with a multilingual audio guide and WiFi aboard the bus, learn about each attraction as you enjoy panoramic views.
- Be flexible as you plan your day and jump off or jump on at any of the eight stops across the city and with buses running every 30 minutes!
- You’ll see the Colosseum, Santa Maria Maggiore, Vatican City and the Sistine Chapel, Spanish Steps, Castel Sant'Angelo, and much more.
- A walking tour of the historic Jewish Ghetto – with a professional guide – is definitely a highlight of this experience.
- Experience the long-standing history and struggles of this little-known neighborhood from the time it was built in 1555 to WWII and how it exists today.
- Attractions you’ll walk through include the Teatro Marcello, the Portico d’Ottavia, the exteriors of the Great Synagogue – the largest in the city – Fountain of the Turtles, and more gems of the ghetto.
This ticket has the following options that you can choose from:
- Walking tour in English
- Walking tour in Spanish
- Walking tour in Italian
- 24-hour ticket for the hop-on-hop-off open bus tour
- Free WiFi onboard
- Audio guide in 13 languages on board the Pink Bus
- Detailed bus route map
- 1.5 hours walking tour of the Jewish Ghetto with a professional guide
- Food or beverages
- Optional gratuities
- Italian, English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, German, Dutch, Russian, Mandarin Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Hindi, and Arabic.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Full Rome Pass: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus with guided tours of Vatican Museums and Colo
- Experience the Eternal City of Rome with this exclusive Roman combo pass.
- Upgrade your trip with one run tour, that allows convenience to enter at any one of the stops and a hassle-free ride till the end.
- Relax on this open bus tour with an expert local guide, sharing the city’s ancient history and anecdotes.
- Get Skip-the-Line access to all the iconic spots in this city like the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill.
- Learn about the legends of this ancient city and visit all the popular areas around Rome.
- It is recommended to wear comfortable shoes for this tour.
- This tour is not accessible for those with limited mobility or wheelchairs.
- Buses depart every 15 minutes.
- Note: You can get on the bus from any of the 8 bus stops and get off at the end of the tour.
Bus Stops
- Termini Station
- Santa Maria Maggiore
- Colosseum Archaeological Area
- Circus Maximus- Mouth of Truth
- Piazza Venezia
- Vatican City, Sistine Chapel & Castel Sant’Angelo
- Spanish Steps
- Piazza Barberi & Trevi Fountain
- English Guided Tour
- French Guided Tour
- Spanish Guided Tour
- Italian Guided Tour
- German Guided Tour
- Portuguese Guided Tour
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Combo: 24 Hour Rome Hop-On-Hop-Off Bus + Rome's Ghosts & Mysteries Tour
- Enjoy this flexible hop-on-hop-off bus experience of Rome which has 8 stops sprinkled throughout the city.
- Have access to WifFi on board the bus and audio guide in 13 languages.
- Make the experience more interesting with a guided walking tour of Rome’s ghosts and mysteries, available in 3 languages.
- Get ready to see iconic sights from the open-top bus like the Colosseum, Spanish Steps, Pantheon, Piazza Navona, Trevi Fountain, and more.
- Your walking tour will take you through the mystery surrounding the Castel Sant'Angelo, the Pantheon, Piazza della Minerva, Largo di Torre Argentina where Julius Ceasar was assassinated, and more.
This ticket has the following walking tour options you can choose from:
- English-Guided tour
- Spanish-Guided tour
- Italian-Guided tour
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
One of the top tourist cities in the world, Rome has a glorious past. The Eternal City is filled with architectural marvels like the Sistine Chapel, Colosseum, St. Peter’s Basilica, and the Trevi Fountain just to name a few.
But navigating through such a large city can be overwhelming for a new visitor. This is where the Rome Hop On Hop Off Bus Tours can help you.
Hop on Hop off City tours are a flexible way to get acclimatized to a new city. These bus tours also give tourists an opportunity to choose a route and itinerary that is personalized to their likes and preferences.
When you travel with Rome Hop On Hop Off you have the liberty to get down at any landmark and explore at leisure. Hop on Hop off tours provide tourists with a hassle-free experience of sightseeing in Rome. One can visit all the major attractions through these bus tours and spend as much time as they like at each one.
Why Choose Rome Hop On Hop Off Bus Tours?
A great way to explore Rome is Hop On Hop Off bus tours.
- They offer you the opportunity to visit all of Rome’s important landmarks at your own leisure.
- It’s as simple as it sounds; you can hop on a bus, travel to any of the attractions in the city, and then hop off.
- There are many of bus routes and operators in Rome, and the next bus is never too far away.
- Traveling around the city can be expensive, but, with a Rome Hop On Hop Off bus tour, you’re covered for transportation across the city.
- There are added perks like free wifi, wheelchair accessibility, and discounted entry to certain attractions.
- There are also multilingual audio guides to keep you informed about the history and significance of the attractions.
Your Rome Hop On Hop Off Bus Tour Options Explained
Big Bus
- Choose between 1, 2, and 3-day hop-on hop-off sightseeing bus tours and see the best of Rome.
- Hop on and off at the 8 stops along the routes and visit all the city's top attractions.
- Popular stops include Colosseum, Piazza di Spagna, Piazza Barberini, Piazza Venezia, Circo Massimo, Castel Sant’Angelo, and the Vatican.
- With certain tickets, you can exclusive self-guided walking tours.
- The air-conditioned buses come equipped with audio guides in 9 different languages.
Flexible Cancelation Policy: Get a full refund on canceling this ticket up to 24 hours before the schedule.
Discounted Ticket: Children below 15 years of age enjoy reduced ticket pricing.
I Love Rome
- Choose between 24/48/72-hour tickets to see Rome in an open-topped double-decker bus.
- With the tour’s 8 stops, you will be able to visit all the city's major attractions.
- Ride on a feature-packed bus with free Wi-Fi onboard.
- Popular stops include the Colosseum, Piazza di Spagna, Piazza Barberini, Piazza Venezia, Circo Massimo, the Vatican, and more.
- Enjoy free Wi-Fi on board the bus and a multilingual audio guide available in 13 languages.
Flexible Cancelation Policy: Get a full refund on canceling this ticket up to 24 hours before the schedule.
Discounted Ticket: Children aged 4-12 enjoy reduced-price tickets.
City Sightseeing
- Choose from either 24, 48, or 72-hour hop-on hop-off bus tour tickets and see the best of Rome.
- Hop-On and Hop-Off at 9 stops across Rome
- Popular stops include the Colosseum, Piazza di Spagna, Piazza Barberini, Castel Sant’Angelo, and the Vatican.
- Get access to the City Sightseeing app for real-time updates on buses and an exclusive self-guided walking tour.
- The buses come equipped with an audio guide available in 8 languages.
Flexible Cancelation Policy: Get a full refund on canceling this ticket up to 24 hours before the schedule.
Discounted Ticket: Children between 5-15 enjoy discounted tickets. Children below the age of 5 ride for free.
Green Line Tours
- Enjoy unlimited hop-on hop-off service for 24 hours and travel around Rome.
- Get down at any of the 8 stops conveniently located near renowned landmarks in the city.
- Popular stops include Santa Maria Maggiore, Circus Maximus, Piazza Venezia, Villa Borghese the Colosseum, and more.
- Enjoy free WiFi onboard.
- Listen to the multilingual audio guide to learn more about the Eternal City as you take in the unobstructed views from the open-top bus.
Flexible Cancelation Policy: Get a full refund on canceling this ticket up to 24 hours before the schedule.
Discounted Ticket: Children aged 6 and under can go for free. Children between 6-12 enjoy reduced-priced tickets.
Rome Hop On Hop Off Bus Tour Timetable
Big Bus
- Timings: 9 AM to 6:40 PM
- Frequency: Every 10-15 minutes
I Love Rome
- Timings: 9 AM to 5:30 PM.
- Frequency: Every 15-20 minutes
City Sightseeing
- Timings: 9 AM to 7 PM
- Frequency: Every 15-20 minutes
Green Line Tours
- Timings: 9 AM to 5:30 PM
- Frequency: Every 20-30 minutes
Rome Hop On Hop Off Bus Tour Route
Big Bus
It has 8 stops that are located near a number of major landmarks and attractions.
The Red Route starts from Termini Station, the bus stops at Santa Maria Maggiore, the Colosseum, Circo Massimo, Piazza Venezia, Vatican City & Castel Sant’Angelo, Ludovisi , the Spanish Steps, and Piazza Barberini.
There are also Self-Guided Digital Walking Tours from Vatican & St. Peter's Square, the Roman Forum & Colosseum, Pantheon & Piazza Navona, and Barberini Square & Spanish Steps.
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I Love Rome
It has 8 stops that are located near major landmarks and attractions.
The tour starts from Stazione Termini and stops at Santa Maria Maggiore, the Colosseum, the Circo Massimo, Piazza Venezia, Vatican City & Castel Sant'Angelo, the Spanish Steps, Piazza Barberini, and the Trevi Fountain.
There is also an I Love Rome Panoramic Tour where you can drive around the Eternal City and see all the attractions in one go—there’s no hopping off with this one!
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City Sightseeing
It has 9 stops that are located near major landmarks and attractions.
The bus starts from two points at Termini Station (from Via Marsala, and Via Largo di Villa Peretti), the bus stops at Santa Maria Maggiore, the Colosseum, Circo Massimo, Piazza Venezia, the Vatican, Via Ludovisi & the Spanish Steps, and Piazza Barberini.
The City Sightseeing app also allows you access to a walking tour with an audio guide available in 5 languages.
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Green Line Tours
It has 8 stops located near Rome’s many major landmarks and attractions.
The tour starts from Termini Railway Station and stops at Santa Maria Maggiore, the Colosseum, Circus Maximus, Piazza Venezia, Vatican City & Castel Sant'Angelo, Villa Borghese, and Piazza Barberini.
There is also a 3-Stop Pass where you can get on and off at 3 different stops of your choice.
Download MapHighlights of the Rome Hop On Hop Off Bus Tour
The Colosseum
The Colosseum is a proud monument of Ancient Rome. Located near the Roman Forum, it is alsoc called the Flavian Amphitheater. Since it was built in 70 AD it has witnessed everything from animal fights to gladiatorial matches.
Roman Forum
The Roman Forum was once the heart of Rome. It was once the social, political, and commercial hub of the Roman empire. Today, it’s filled with the ruins of ancient government buildings, temples, and basilicas.
Circo Massimo
The Circo Massimo (or Circus Maximus) was the largest chariot racetrack in ancient Rome. Today you can visit the southern section, the Torre della Molett, and see the tiered seating, shops, and taverns of the once magnificent stadium.
Pantheon
Once an ancient Roman temple, the Pantheon is now a church dedicated to St Mary and the Martyrs. It is one of the best-preserved ancient Roman buildings today, known for its large circular domed roof and portico front.
Piazza Navona
Piazza Navona is one of the biggest and most beautiful squares in Rome. Uniquely, it is oval-shaped as it was once the site of the Stadium of Domitian. It features three elaborate fountains and a number of restaurants.
Trevi Fountain
The most famous fountain in Rome, the Trevi Fountain is an exquisite example of late Baroque architecture. It was designed by Nicola Salvi and Giuseppe Pannini and features an arch with mythological figures and natural rock formations.
Spanish Steps
The Spanish Steps, or the ‘Scalina Spagna’, are another beautiful example of Roman Baroque Style. Its mix of terraces, vistas, and 138 steps are the perfect place to sit down and breathe in the Roman atmosphere.
Palazzo Barberini
The Palazzo Barberini is a 17th-century Baroque palace that houses some of the most famous artworks in Italy. This includes frescoes designed by Pietro da Cortona, and art by Raphael, Caravaggio, Bernini, and more.
Villa Borghese
Built in the 17th century for Cardinal Scipione Caffarelli Borghese, this villa is situated in a stunning park in the heart of Rome. It is also home to the Borghese Gallery which features a collection of iconic Italian art, sculpture, and more.
Castel Sant'Angelo
Castel Sant'Angelo is located on the road to the Vatican and is a 2nd-century castle and fortress that is now a museum. Admire the preserved statues, ancient artifacts, weapons, and perfectly preserved frescoes.
St. Peter’s Basilica
A monument of Renaissance architecture, St. Peter’s Basilica is believed to be situated at the site where Saint Peter, the chief apostle, was buried in 64 AD. It was completed in 1614 and is often said to be the world’s largest church.
Vatican Museums
The Vatican Museums were established in 1503 and are a treasure trove of ancient art, paintings, sculptures, and classical antiquities. It is also home to the famous Sistine Chapel, famous for Michelangelo's painted ceiling.
Hop On Hop Off Rome Visitor Tips and Guidelines
- Before embarking on your HOHO tour, take a good look at the stops and the attractions near them that you want to explore further.
- The HOHO tour buses generally every 10-15 minutes. But, remember that Rom is a big and busy city, som weather, traffic, and events may occasionally cause disruptions.
- Some Hop on Hop off tours also provide free walking tours, so wear comfortable shoes so it’s easy to walk around when you get off the bus to explore different attractions.
- Most HOHO Rome tours feature an open-air bus and it can either get quite sunny. Wear sunscreen and carry sunglasses, and perhaps a light jacket, to stay protected.
- If you are planning on scheduling another activity after your HOHO tour gets over, keep some buffer time between the two in case the traffic causes delays.
- Book your HOHO Rome tour tickets online to ensure that you get the best deals. Also, booking online ensures that your seat is confirmed.
- Download the relevant app for your HOHO Rome bus tour to help you locate the bus stops and give you information about timings.
- If you’re confused between tour operators, check the different routes offered by them and decide based on which one has more stops that interest you.
Frequently Asked Questions About Rome Hop On Hop Off Bus Tours
A. Yes, Rome has four hop-on hop-off bus tours, each with their own unique routes.
A. You can purchase Rome Hop on hop off bus tour tickets online.
A. Yes, you can buy Rome hop-on hop-off tickets online here.
A. There are multiple hop-on hop-off bus tours, and their tickets which begin from €14.
A. Hop-on hop-off buses are tourist buses that allow you to board and leave whenever you like and sightsee at your own convenience
A. Rome hop-on hop-off bus tours run at a frequency of 15 to 30 minutes.
A. Yes, you will get access to audio guides available in up to 13 languages, to help you learn more about this historic city.
A. Yes, the hop-on hop-off tours in Rome are accessibility-friendly for wheelchair users.