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Explore Rome with the Hop-on-Hop-off bus tour!

Highlights

  • You already have your tickets for Rome in your pocket at home: this is city travelling the smart way.
  • The Hop-on-Hop-off bus tour is included with your Rome City Pass
  • No advance booking required for this attraction - your City Pass is your admission ticket.      
  • Flexible sightseeing: hop on and off wherever you like. 48-hour ticket: Enjoy unlimited access to all tour stops for 48 hours.
  • Free Wi-Fi: Stay online during the journey and share your experiences.
  • Audio guide in 7 languages: Learn more about the city's history and culture in your favourite language.
  • Comfortable buses: Relax in air-conditioned buses with comfortable seats.
  • Panoramic views: Enjoy spectacular views of Rome from the open top decks of the buses.

48 hours of free travel: explore Rome with the hop-on hop-off city tour

What awaits you on site

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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 

Where do I have to go?

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Popular starting points: Termini Station or Colosseum (main stops) 

Good to know

  • BUS SCHEDULE
    Daily 9:00 AM-7:00 PM, buses every 14 minutes
  • Your ticket is valid for 48 hours
  • You can start your tour at any stop 

Secure your ticket for the hop on hop off bus in Rome - book your Rome City Pass now!


 

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