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

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About the activity

Explore Rome’s iconic sights with an open-top bus tour. Enjoy views of the Vatican, Colosseum, and Piazza Venezia. Choose a half-day ticket or opt for a 24-, 48-, or 72-hour hop-on, hop-off ticket.

  • Free cancellation
    Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
  • Instant confirmation & Mobile tickets
    Receive your ticket right away. Use your phone or print your voucher.
  • Audio guide
    Chinese, English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish (depends on selected option)
  • Host or greeter
    English, French, German, Italian, Spanish
  • Duration
    3 hours - 3 days
  • Includes
    • Half-day (3-hour), one-day , 24-, 48- or 72-hour hop-on hop-off bus tour (depending on option selected)
    • Panoramic Night Tour (with 72-hour tickets only for travel between 10 April - 2 November only)
    • Free Gelato or a glass of prosecco/soft drink (depending on option selected)
    • Digital commentary in multiple languages
    • Free Wi-Fi on board
    • Free digital self-guided tours
    • Real-time bus tracking app
    • Hotel Pick-up & Drop-off
Highlights & Description

Highlights

  • Discover Rome’s iconic landmarks on an open-top, double-decker bus tour
  • Enjoy stunning views of the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Circus Maximus
  • Rome’s biggest fleet offering the city’s most frequent hop-on, hop-off service
  • Learn Rome’s fascinating history with engaging audio commentary
  • Explore hidden gems with digital, self-guided walking tours

Description

Embark on an unforgettable journey through the heart of Rome with our open-top, double-decker bus tour. Experience the Eternal City in style, enjoying stunning views of iconic landmarks, awe-inspiring architecture, and rich historical sites.

Marvel at the Colosseum, take in breath-taking views of the Spanish Steps, and be awe-struck by the Vatican. With daily departures starting from Termini Railway Station and the flexibility to hop on and off at any of the 8 convenient stops along the route, this tour offers the perfect way to explore Rome’s top sights and landmarks.

Choose from 5 ticket options to suit your schedule. If you're short on time, opt for the half-day ticket (3-hour) or one-day ticket (travel until the end of your selected travel date). For more flexibility, select a 24-, 48-, or 72-hour hop-on, hop-off ticket to discover Rome at your own pace.

Feeling adventurous? Explore on foot with our digital self-guided walking tours. Uncover hidden gems and dive deeper into the city's rich history and culture.

Upgrade to a 48-hour ticket for a free gelato or with a 72-hour ticket, choose between a free gelato and a glass of prosecco or soft drink. Between 10 April & 2 November the 72-hour ticket also includes a panoramic night tour to see Rome lit up in the evening.

Some of the incredible locations along the tour route include:
Basilica Santa Maria Maggiore
Colosseum
Roman Forum
Circus Maximus
San Giovanni
Piazza Venezia
Piazza Navona
Pantheon
Castel Sant'Angelo
Vatican City
St. Peter's Basilica
Trevi Fountain
Spanish Steps
Piazza Barberini
Termini Railway Station

Join us for an unforgettable adventure through Rome, where every corner reveals a new story waiting to be discovered!

Good to know before you go
  • Please activate your mobile voucher or QR with Big Bus staff at any stop before boarding.
  • Recommended activation points: Main Terminal (Stop 1, Termini Railway Station, Via Giovanni Giolitti 32) and the Big Bus Shop & Info Centre (Via delle Terme di Diocleziano 34, near Stop 1).
  • All buses are wheelchair accessible and have air conditioning on the lower deck.
  • The 72-hour ticket includes a panoramic Night Tour (10 April to 2 November only), which is not hop-on, hop-off.
  • Infants aged 4 and under travel free of charge and do not require a ticket.
  • With a 48-hour ticket, enjoy one complimentary gelato from selected The Gelatist locations. Before redeeming, show your ticket to a Big Bus team member to receive a paper voucher. Valid at 8 central locations along the route. A 72-hour ticket includes a choice of either one complimentary gelato or a glass of Prosecco or soft drink. Redeem by presenting your ticket at Angie’s Restaurant (Piazza Mignanelli 21A, Rome). One drink/gelato per ticket.
Meeting point

Half-Day Hop-On, Hop-Off Tour

1-Day Hop-On Hop-Off Ticket

24-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Ticket & Digital Walking Tours

48-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off, Digital Walking Tours & Gelato

72-Hr Hop-On Hop-Off, Digital Walking Tour & Gelato/Prosecco

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the cancellation policy for this activity?
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
2. When will I receive the confirmation of my booking?
You will receive an email notification right after your successful payment. If you don't see it in your inbox, check your spam or junk mail folder. When the payment is completed you have the option to download your ticket directly.
3. Are mobile tickets enough or do I have to print them?
Tickets don't need to be printed. You can show your ticket from your smartphone as a PDF.
  • Adults
    16-99 years
  • Children
    5-15 years
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