Rome Night Bus Tours

Roll around Rome on a panoramic night bus tour

Watch Rome come alive after sunset by hopping on a panoramic night tour through the city’s highlights. Cruise down vibrant streets with your phone out, capturing stunning views of Rome’s attractions in all their evening glory. From St. Peter’s Dome to the Spanish Steps, from the stacked arches of the Colosseum to the Trevi Fountain, soak up the eternal spirit of this city in one glance.

Why opt for night bus tours

Fori Imperiali illuminated at night during Rome open bus tour with Eataly Roma tasting spot.

See the city in one go

A newcomer to the city? Or perhaps you’re just passing through and only have a limited amount of time to sightsee? Then, a panoramic night tour is the way to go! Take in the city’s top attractions in one go, without feeling like you’ve missed out on anything.

Castel St Angelo illuminated at night during Rome open bus city tour.

Take in scenic views

Climb to the upper deck of your sightseeing tour bus for the best views of the city. The twinkling lights, the noise of traffic and chatter, and the wind in your hair make for the most immersive way to soak up a city’s culture and community.

Vintage open-top double-decker bus touring Rome at night with city lights.

Ease of convenience

All you have to do with a panoramic tour is navigate to your departure point, hop onboard, and kick back in your seat. The tour will take you through the city’s top landmarks, and you can leisurely take in the sights.

Woman using audio guide on night bus tour in city.

Added perks

Most panoramic tour operators provide additional onboard amenities to elevate your experience. Free Wi-Fi, audio guides in multiple languages, and complimentary headphones are a few of the perks you will get access to with a panoramic night tour ticket.

How to choose the right night tour for you

Both Big Bus and City Sightseeing offer premium services, cover important landmarks, and provide additional perks to elevate your night tour experience. However, here are some factors you should consider before deciding on the right panoramic night tour for you.

  • Budget: If you’re traveling on a strict budget, a single euro could make a big difference to your choice of tour. While Big Bus and City Sightseeing both offer similarly priced passes, the City Sightseeing Rome Night Bus Tour is the more affordable option for travelers on a budget.
  • Accessibility: Both Big Bus and City Sightseeing buses are wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible. We recommend contacting the operators a few days before your trip so they can accommodate your needs better.
  • Family ticket: If you’re traveling with your children, consider getting the Big Bus Rome Panoramic Night Bus Tour family ticket, which is valid for use by two adults and two children.
  • Audio guide languages: Big Bus Rome night tours offer audio guides in 7 languages, while the City Sightseeing tours offer 8 languages. Check out the list of languages offered by both operators and pick the one best suited to your needs.

Your Rome night bus tour options compared

Big Bus Rome Night Tour
City Sightseeing Rome Night Tour
Timings
8:20pm & 8:30pm
9pm & 9:15pm
Total duration
1 hour
1 hour
Audio guides
Audio guide in 7 languages (English, Italian, Spanish, French, German, Brazilian Portuguese, Mandarin)
Audio guide in 8 languages (English, Italian, Spanish, French, German, Chinese, Portuguese, Russian)
Amenities
Complimentary headphones & mobile app with live tracking
Free Wi-Fi, complimentary headphones & mobile app with live tracking
Accessibility
The buses can accommodate wheelchairs, prams & strollers.
The buses can accommodate wheelchairs, prams & strollers.
Ticket price
Adult - €20.70 | Family - €82.80
Adult - €19

Frequently asked questions about Rome night bus tours

Does the Rome night bus tour stop at major attractions?

No, the Rome night bus tours are not Hop-on Hop-off tours. They are non-stop panoramic tours that do not stop at any major attractions.

Can I hop off at popular attractions and resume my journey at a later time?

No, you can’t. Once you board the bus, you cannot hop off or on until the length of the journey is finished. If you want to get down and explore attractions, consider booking a Hop-on Hop-off tour.

What sights will I see on the Rome night bus tour?

From the Colosseum to Vatican City, from the Spanish Steps to the Roman Forum, this tour takes you past plenty of iconic landmarks in the city.

Are the Rome night bus tours wheelchair-accessible?

Yes, they are. However, we recommend getting in touch with the operator before your trip to make sure they can accommodate your needs as best as they can.

Do I need to purchase separate tickets for my kids?

Yes, you do. However, very young children can hop on for free, provided they don’t require their own seat.

Are the panoramic night bus tours in Rome suited for seniors?

Yes, these night tours are suitable for people of all ages. However, if you struggle with mobility issues or spinal issues, we advise against climbing to the top deck as it could aggravate your condition. There are plenty of comfortable seats on the lower deck that you could take instead.

From happy customers

Tess Tracy

Tess

Nov, 2025
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Very very friendly driver. what I did like particularly was during the times when the driver wasn't telling us what was going on and what was where , you played fabulous Italian music. it really added to the ambience. I loved it ! very helpful people on the streets not pushy very helpful and courteous. Really enjoyed all the places you had to offer and they seemed to be so many buses. I was able to get off and get on with such ease. very very happy very easy booking everything went extremely well thank you. You certainly helped me enjoy a day in Rome.
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Diane F Rose
US

Diane

United States
Oct, 2025
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Two thumbs up to Big Red Bus Rome! Before arriving we mapped out routes from our hotel to bus terminal and the stops to many of our anticipated visit sites. Hop-on-Hop-off bus would get us closer than the metro. Our Rome tour group started and ended at the colosseum on day 1. We departed the group and took a 5 minute walk to the nearest Hop-on bus stop, expecting to use our online tickets for our 1st Hop-on ride. All great! However due to a simcard issue we were unable to access our tickets. In a panic moment we saw a red-vested gentleman with the Big Red Bus who had an electronic gismo, used our info, and then provided us a printout of our bus tickets. Talk about saving the day!! We used Hop-on Hop-off Bus for 2 days. The tour information as we drove through Rome was informative (ear buds were provided), each stop was manned with red-clad staff, easy to spot and helpful with lines and info. Best of all our at last hop-on at 5pm of day 2, the staff gentleman checking our tickets chatted with us and found we had not used our free gelato coupons. He pointed out a shop honoring the coupons, only a few minute walk. He was a wonderful, friendly, chatty man and insisted we shouldn't pass up the gelato. We were exhausted from walking all day, but that gelato was fantastic! Refreshed, we enjoyed our stroll back to the bus stop and in mniutes hopped on for our last ride. All the staff we encountered were friendly, most spoke english very well, bus stops were easy to locate, buses came so frequently that we never had to wait more than a few minutes, even if one bus was full, the next was there in 10 minutes. The pictures are some extra sites we saw when walking from hotel to bus terminal!
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Mireille Rotili
IT

Mireille

Italy
Sep, 2025
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Ability to get on and off several times during the day to visit the most important monuments in the city without worrying about subway or other means if you are not very experienced. Friendly and helpful staff
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Suian de Almeida Kokotos
BR

Suian

Brazil
Nov, 2025
A practical means of transportation that makes it easy to get around the city and see the main sights. They also provide sources of information and we can learn about the history of Rome in our own language. I recommend it to all travelers.
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Robert Rafe Rosini
US

Robert

United States
Oct, 2025
Very good way to get around to see many of the main attractions in Rome and not have to worry about a scheduled timed route. It saved me walking distance to Villa Borghese park vs from my room.
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Vergnaghi Valerio

Vergnaghi

Jan, 2026
A great way to visit Rome, especially for those with limited time. You get on and off at the stops that interest you most, stay as long as necessary to visit your chosen monument(s) at that stop, and then quietly get back on the next bus. All well organized and relatively easy to understand. Only downside, the narration system via headphones, much improvable. I highly recommend it, then if the weather is nice and you choose the above, uncovered part of the bus is the top.
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Étienne Landry

ÉTienne

Jan, 2026
The experience was amazing and the tour was well done. It was definitely worth its price. My only regret is that it didn't stop near a mall or further monument, but it remains, regardless, a rich and beautiful experience.
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