Hop-on Hop-off bus tour
Big Bus Rome: Hop on Hop off Sightseeing Bus Tour
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What awaits you on site
48 hours of free travel: explore Rome with the hop-on hop-off city tour
The Big Bus Tour Rome offers you the perfect opportunity to discover the eternal city at your own pace. With the 48-hour ticket for the hop on hop off bus tour Rome, you'll experience all the major attractions comfortably and flexibly.
The double-decker buses take you to the most famous landmarks including the Colosseum, Circus Maximus, Piazza Venezia and Vatican City. Thanks to the open top deck, you'll enjoy spectacular panoramic views and perfect photo opportunities. The multilingual audio commentary, available in English, Italian, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese and Mandarin, tells you fascinating stories about Rome's rich history, famous inhabitants and impressive architecture. With your Big Bus Rome ticket, you have the freedom to hop on and off at any of the eight stops on the red tour. Explore the sights for as long as you like and simply hop on the next bus, which runs approximately every 10 to 20 minutes.
The system is very simple: show your ticket when boarding and you will receive a receipt that can be used throughout the entire validity period of your ticket. The hop-on hop-off tour combines comfort with flexibility and makes your city tour an unforgettable experience.
Red Tour Highlights
Explore the heart of Rome in all its splendour with our exclusive red Route, featuring 8 stops that bring the city’s rich history and vibrant culture to life through engaging digital commentary. Sit back and relax as our open-top bus whisks you past Rome’s most iconic landmarks. Walk in the footsteps of gladiators at the Colosseum, admire the divine architecture of the Pantheon, and be awed by the majesty of St. Peter’s Basilica. Seek inspiration at the Spanish Steps, a favourite of poets and artists, or take in the beauty of the Borghese Gardens - all with the freedom of our hop-on, hop-off bus tour.
The red tour highlights:
Santa Maria Maggiore – Colosseum – Piazza Venezia – Vatican – Castel Sant’Angelo – Spanish Steps
Visitor information
Daily 9:00 AM-7:00 PM, buses every 14 minutes
The 48-hour ticket must be used on consecutive days
Bus routes are subject to change (depending on the season). For the latest information, please visit the official website of Hop-on-Hop-off Bus Tour Rome
Good to know
Free headphones are distributed on board and you can keep them
Free Wi-Fi available on board all buses
Free mobile app with maps and timetables available for download
Service Information:
Stop #3 – Colosseum is temporarily unavailable for boarding and drop-off until further notice.
The nearest stops are:
- Stop #4 – Circus Maximus (Piazzale Ugo La Malfa)
- Stop #5 – Piazza Venezia (Via di Teatro Marcello)
