Big Bus Rome Bus Tours

Experience Rome's magic after dark on a non-stop tour, with insightful commentary.

• Unveil the magic of Rome after dark! Jump aboard this 1-hour night tour through Rome, passing by iconic sights bathed in an enchanting glow.
• Settle into plush seats as this bus takes you through Rome's blend of ancient and contemporary attractions, with no stops in between.
• Experience Rome from a whole new perspective! This open-top bus boasts panoramic views, and offers live tracking, and an audio guide in 7 languages.
• From the iconic Colosseum to the captivating Spanish Steps, witness Rome's legendary landmarks and hidden gems in all their illuminated glory.

Inclusions

• 1-hour panoramic night tour of Rome
• Audio guide in English, Italian, Spanish, French, German, Brazilian Portuguese, and Mandarin
• Complimentary headphones
• Mobile app with a detailed map and live bus tracking

Exclusions

• Hop-on Hop-off tour

Night tour

• Departure: 8:20pm & 8:30pm from Stop #1 (Termini)
• Frequency: Twice every day
• Duration: 1 hour

Please click here for a detailed route map.
Note: The night tour does not offer hop-on hop-off service.

What’s not allowed

• Luggage is not allowed on board.

Accessibility

• Most of the buses are wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible. However, strollers must be left on the lower deck of the bus.

Additional information

• This is not a hop-on hop-off tour. It is a non-stop panoramic tour.
• The Night tour is only available from Apr 18 to Oct 31 every year.
• Seats are allotted on a first-come, first-served basis.

• You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

• See the best of Rome in 24 hours with this money-saving combo! Take a hop-on hop-off bus tour of Roman sites and get skip-the-line entry to the Pantheon.
• Hop on and off as many times as you want at 8 key stops across the city, including the Colosseum, Vatican, Spanish Steps, and Pantheon.
• Catch stunning views of Rome on an open-top double-decker bus, enjoy multilingual commentary, and WiFi. Dive deeper with a free self-guided walking tour.
• Breeze past the lines and step into the Pantheon’s grand hall featuring a massive concrete dome and oculus, where light pours in from 43 meters above!
• Wander through the Pantheon’s grand Corinthian columns and marbled floors as your audio guide in six languages unravels its fascinating history.

Inclusions

Rome HOHO

• 24-hour unlimited hop-on hop-off bus tour by Big Bus
• Pre-recorded commentary in English, Italian, Spanish, French, German, Mandarin Chinese & Brazilian Portuguese
• Audio-guided walking tour in English, Spanish, Italian, French, German & Chinese
• Free WiFi onboard

Pantheon

• Skip-the-line entry to the Pantheon (near stop 5 on Red route)
• Audio guide in English, Spanish, Italian, French, German & Chinese

Rome HOHO
Please click here for the detailed route map and boarding points.
You can join the tour at any stop and hop on and off for the duration of your ticket.
Red route

• First bus: 9am from stop #1 (Termini Railway Station)
• Last bus: 7pm from stop #1 (Termini Railway Station)
• Frequency: every 14 mins
• Popular stops: Colosseum, Vatican, Spanish Steps

Rome HOHO

• This experience is wheelchair accessible.
• Small pets without muzzles and medium and large-sized dogs with muzzles are welcome onboard.
• Luggage and strollers are allowed on board but must be stored in the lower deck.

Pantheon

• Strict dress code: No short skirts, shorts, sleeveless shirts, and hats at the Pantheon.

• You can cancel these tickets up to 48 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

The best of Rome—attraction tickets, guided walks, and food tours—at your own pace.

• Everything you get: Rome wasn't built in a day, but you can experience it all with this Explorer Pass—your key to 40+ must-sees like the Vatican, Colosseum, and Pantheon. Mix and match with hop-on hop-off buses, scenic cruises, bike rentals, and mouthwatering food and wine tastings across the city.
• Why choose this: Save a whopping 42%, pick from 2-7 attractions, use it anytime within 30 days once activated, and scan and enter with your mobile pass—talk of flexibility and savings.

Inclusions

• Access to 2/3/4/5/6/7 attractions
• Valid for 30 days from the first use

Access to:

• Museums: Vatican Museums, Capitoline Museums, Leonardo Da Vinci Museum & more
• Landmarks: Colosseum, Pantheon, Castel Sant'Angelo & more
• Bus tours and cruises: 1-day hop-on hop-off bus tour, 24-hour hop-on hop-off cruise tour, Tiber River cruise & more
• Guided tours: Roman Empresses, Julius Caesar and Roman Emperors, St. Peter's Basilica and Cupola & more
• Activities: Pizza-making experience, pasta class, bike rentals & more
• Get all the details here

• Carry a valid photo ID (such as an identity card, passport, or driving license) for verification purposes.
• Please note that making reservations will NOT activate your pass. Your pass is only activated when you visit your first attraction.
• Prior reservations are required to visit some attractions, which is subject to availability.
• You can only visit each attraction once with this pass.

• Download the Go City app to make the most of your pass. Just follow the simple instructions in your confirmation email to sync your pass.
• Most attractions don't require pre-booking, but a few do. The Go City app will clearly show you which ones need reservations ("reservations required" label). Just tap the attraction to find out how to book.
• Your pass activates automatically when you visit your first attraction.

Validity:

• Before activation: Your pass is valid for 1 year from the purchase date.
• After activation: You've got 30 days to explore all the included attractions after your first attraction visit.

• Free cancellation anytime before the start of your experience
• These tickets are valid for 12 months from the date of purchase.

Cost-effective way to explore Borghese Gallery and Rome with a hop-on hop-off pass.

• Everything you get at Borghese Gallery: Guaranteed access to a limited availability museum atop Pincian Hill. Two hours of unimpeded time to admire works like Caravaggio's Boy with a Basket of Fruit and Titian's Sacred and Profane Love at one Italy's most important private art collections.
• Everything you get on the hop-on hop-off tour: A bus pass valid for 24, 48, or 72-hours. Running at a frequency of 10 to 20 mins, it passes 11 key sites, like the Colosseum and Largo Argentina. Tune into a multilingual audio guide for more context on all your see. Feeling adventurous? Try out the app-based self-guided walking routes.
• Why choose this combo: For two unique escapes! Into the greener side of Rome in the tranquility of artisanship, and feeling the upper deck breeze on a bus that's yours to hop on or off.

Inclusions

Borghese Gallery

• Entry to the Borghese Gallery

Hop on hop off

• 24/48/72-hr hop-on hop-off tour
• Access to 8 stops across Rome
• Free Wi-Fi onboard
• Onboard audio guide in Italian, French, English, German, and Spanish
• Detailed route map
• 4 self-guided walking tours accessible via app

Red Route

• First bus: 8:30am from Termini Station.
• Last bus: at 7pm.
• Frequency: Approx every 10 to 20 mins.
• Popular stops: Vatican City, Spanish Steps.

Purple Route

• First bus: 9am from Termini Station.
• Last bus: 5pm.
• Frequency: Approx every 10 to 20 mins.
• Popular stops: Circus Maximus, Largo Argentina.

Please click here for the detailed route map and boarding points.

Borghese Gallery

• Tip: Relax at Villa Borghese Gardens, adjacent to the Borghese Gallery, offering a tranquil retreat with a sculpture garden featuring ancient Roman sculptures.
• Keep in mind that large bags, shopping bags, backpacks, and luggage are not allowed on this experience. Pack wisely! (Only small pouches and clutch-type bags no larger than 21 x 15 cm are permitted entry)

Hop on hop off

• Tip: Hop off at the Pantheon to explore St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican Museums, and Sistine Chapel, home to Michelangelo's masterpieces.
• This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
• The self-guided walking tours begin at stops 5, 6, and 8.
• Note that the Tri-Brand service is not subject to Big Bus Tours' control, and may differ to the bus frequency, tour duration, stop locations, and commentary.

• These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

Rome and Vatican in one go! Iconic sites and unlimited public transport made easy with this 2-in-1 pass.

• Everything you get: Explore the Vatican Museum, Colosseum, and Palatine Hill with the 72-hour Omnia Card. Your perks don’t just end—the Roma Pass lets you pick the first two attractions for free with discounted entries to the rest from the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, and 30+ more.
• Why choose this: Save 20 to 55% with the Roma Pass and Omnia Card compared to buying separate tickets and enjoy free unlimited rides on public transport or hop-on hop-off buses.

Inclusions

• Valid for 72 hours
• Access to the first 2 attractions of your choice for free (with Roma Pass)
• Discounted tickets for additional attractions (with Roma Pass)

Access to:

• Museums: Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel, Borghese Gallery, Capitoline Museums, Museo Nazionale Romano & more
• Landmarks: Colosseum, Roman Forum, St. Peter’s Basilica & more
• Bus tours & cruises: 72-hour hop-on hop-off bus tour (with Omnia Card)
• Transportation: Buses, metro lines A, B, B1, C, and railway lines Roma-Lido, Roma Flaminio Piazza del Popolo-Viterbo, Roma-Giardinetti by ATAC
• Get all the details for Omnia Card here and Roma Pass here

• Please note that making reservations will NOT activate your pass. Your pass is only activated when you visit your first attraction or use your first public transport.
• Prior reservations are required to visit some attractions, which are subject to availability. Check your post-booking voucher for instructions.
• You can only visit each attraction once with this pass.
• Even if activated at a museum, the pass must be validated on your first public transport journey by tapping it on the black circle of the contactless reader.
• Children under 10 years of age can use public transport for free, if they are accompanied by a paying adult.
• Specific details related to city card collection points and addresses will be shared with you post-booking.

• Collect your Omnia Card and Roma Pass at any designated collection points after purchasing online.
• Your pass activates automatically when you first use it – either at a museum/site or on public transport. However, even if used at a museum/site first, you must validate the pass on your first public transport ride by tapping it on the black contactless reader.

Validity: 

• Activated: Once activated (upon first use), your pass is valid for 72 hours. This 72-hour period begins with your first use, whether at an attraction or on public transportation, as per the option selected.
• Non-activated: Your pass is valid for 12 months from the date of purchase.

• You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
• These tickets are valid for 12 months from the date of purchase.

Save big with this 3-choice combo – Get bus rides + entry to your pick of a Roman landmark! 

• Build your own Roman trip with a budget-friendly combo – hop aboard a Big Bus tour and pick one of the three top sights to explore without breaking a sweat.
• Ride a hop-on hop-off bus for 1-day, catching eight must-see spots like the Colosseum and Pantheon, with buses every 20 minutes and a multilingual guide.
• Choose your second pick as a Colosseum entry, plus access to Palatine Hill and the Forum, with a multilingual offline audio guide brimming with stories.
• If the Pantheon is your third pick, breeze past the lines, marvel at its iconic dome, and take in centuries-old marble and Renaissance details.
• Picking Castel Sant’Angelo as your fourth choice? Wander a towering fortress filled with ancient artifacts, papal secrets, and sweeping Roman views.

Inclusions

Rome HOHO 

• 1-day unlimited hop-on hop-off bus tour by Big Bus
• Access to Red Route
• Audio guide in English, Italian, Spanish, French, German, Bazilian Portuguese & Mandarin
• Free WiFi
• Complimentary headphones
• Mobile app with a detailed map and live bus tracking

Colosseum, Palatine Hill & Roman Forum

• Timed entry to Colosseum (near stop #3 Colosseum on Red route)
• Access to tiers 1 & 2 and Museum
• Entry to Palatine Hill & Roman Forum
• Audio guide in English, Italian, Spanish, French, German & Chinese

Pantheon

• Skip-the-line entry to Pantheon (near stop #5 Piazza Venezia on Red route)

Castel Sant'Angelo

• Timed entry to Castel Sant'Angelo (near stop #6 Vatican on Red route)
• Access to the terrace
• Digital audio guide in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian & Chinese

Rome HOHO

Please click here for a detailed route map and its boarding points. 

You can join the tour at any stop and hop on and off for the duration of your ticket.

Red route

• First bus: 9am from Rome Termini Station (Stop #1)
• Last bus: 6pm from Rome Termini Station (Stop #1)
• Frequency: Every 20 mins
• Popular stops: Colosseum, Vatican Museums, Spanish Steps

Rome HOHO

• Most of the buses are wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible. However, strollers must be left on the lower deck of the bus.
• Pets with muzzles are welcome on board.
• Luggage is not allowed on board.

Colosseum, Palatine Hill & Roman Forum

• Large backpacks and luggage are not allowed inside the venue.
• Names are mandatory for Colosseum bookings. Double-check the names at checkout for a hassle-free entry. Be sure to bring a valid photo ID with you to gain entry.
• Please note that timed priority entry is only available at the Colosseum, but the tickets for the Forum and Palatine will remain valid for an additional 24 hours after the Colosseum entry time is selected during booking.
• Note that there are 2 entrances: one for the Colosseum, and another for the Roman Forum & Palatine Hill (combined). You may enter each entrance ONLY ONCE and not re-enter.

Pantheon

• For the verification process, bring along a valid identity document.
• Strict dress code: knees, shoulders, and back must be covered for all guests.
• Due to venue restrictions, pets cannot tag along for this experience.
• This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
• Some areas within the Pantheon may be inaccessible due to site restrictions, leading to unpredictable closures.
• The Pantheon may close without prior notice for masses and other events.

Castel Sant'Angelo

• Large bags and luggage are not allowed.
• Only some areas of the castle are wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
• If you've chosen the audio guide option, ensure you carry your own earphones.

• These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

Transport to sights & reserved Colosseum entry is sorted with this value-packed pass!

• Explore Rome's landmarks with seamless transport and skip right into the Colosseum, all wrapped up in one budget-friendly pass that saves you time.
• Enjoy unlimited hop-on hop-off bus access for one whole day to see Rome's iconic sights like the Pantheon, Colosseum, Trevi Fountain, and Spanish Steps.
• Travel the Red Route, stopping at 8 locations, with buses arriving every 14 minutes. The route features multilingual audio guides, Wi-Fi, and free headphones.
• Access the Colosseum with timed entry and take up to 24 hours to visit Palatine Hill and Roman Forum, discovering ancient temple ruins and palace remains.
• Step into the seating sections where Romans once cheered gladiator combats and visit the second-floor museum displaying captivating relics.

Inclusions

Rome Hop-on Hop-off bus tour

• 1-day unlimited hop-on hop-off tour by Big Bus
• Access to Red route
• Audio guide in English, Italian, Spanish, French, German, Brazilian Portuguese & Mandarin
• Free Wi-Fi & headphones
• Mobile app with a detailed map and live bus tracking

Colosseum, Palatine Hill & Roman Forum

• Timed entry to Colosseum (near Stop #8 on Red route)
• Access to Palatine Hill & Roman Forum
• Audio guide in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Chinese

Rome Hop-on Hop-off bus tour - Red route
Please click here for the detailed route map and boarding points.
You can join the tour at any stop and hop on and off for the duration of your ticket.

Schedule

• First bus: 9am from Stop #1 Rome Termini Station
• Last bus: 7pm from Stop #1 Rome Termini Station
• Frequency: Every 14 minutes
• Popular stops: Colosseum, Vatican Museums, Spanish Steps

What's not allowed

Rome Hop-on Hop-off bus tour

• Luggage is not allowed on board.

Colosseum, Palatine Hill & Roman Forum

• Large backpacks and luggage are not allowed inside the venue.
• No storage facility is available. You can, however, take a baby stroller into the Colosseum with you, should it be necessary.

Accessibility

Rome Hop-on Hop-off bus tour

• Most of the buses are wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible. However, strollers must be left on the lower deck of the bus.

Additional information

Rome Hop-on Hop-off bus tour

• Pets with muzzles are welcome on board.

Colosseum, Palatine Hill & Roman Forum

• Names are mandatory for Colosseum bookings. Double-check the names at checkout for a hassle-free entry. Be sure to bring a valid photo ID with you to gain entry.
• Please note that timed priority entry is only available at the Colosseum, but the tickets for the Forum and Palatine will remain valid for an additional 24 hours after the Colosseum entry time selected during booking.
• Note that there are 2 entrances: one for the Colosseum, and another for the Roman Forum & Palatine Hill (combined). You may enter each entrance ONLY ONCE and not re-enter.

• These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.