Rome: Big Bus Hop-on, Hop-off Open-Top Sightseeing Tour
Overview
Available languages
1 hour 40 minutes
Mobile ticket
Discover the best of Rome along a route with 8 stops and enjoy a hop-on hop-off bus tour covering the highlights of the Eternal City.
Choose from 4 ticket options to suit your schedule. If you're short on time, opt for a one-day ticket. For more flexibility, select a 24-, 48-, or 72-hour pass to explore Rome at your own pace—plus, the 72-hour ticket also includes a panoramic night tour for a magical view of the city after dark.
While aboard, listen to engaging multilingual audio commentary that brings Rome’s history and culture to life.
Hop off whenever you like and enjoy the freedom to explore further with bonus digital self-guided walking tours.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Luggage is not permitted on board for security reasons
The 72-hour ticket includes a panoramic Night Tour (May to October only), which is not hop-on, hop-off
Download the Big Bus Tours app to access and activate your ticket, track buses in real time, and board easily using your mobile pass.
What To Expect
Duration:1 hour 40 minutes
Operating Schedule:The Hop-on, Hop-off tour runs daily from 9 AM to 6 PM, with buses every 15 minutes and a full loop lasting approx. 1 hour and 45 minutes. Download the Big Bus Tours app to track buses in real time, and board easily using your mobile ticket.
Stop 1 - Termini Railway Station - Via Giovanni Giolitti, 32
Stop 2 - Basilica Santa Maria Maggiore - Piazza dell'Esquilino, 14
Stop 3 - Colosseum - Via di San Gregorio - Currently closed (bus stop outside Roman Forum entrance)
Stop 4 - Circus Maximus - Piazzale Ugo La Malfa
Stop 5 - Piazza Venezia - Via di Teatro Marcello
Stop 6 - Vatican - Lungotevere Tor di Nona 7
Stop 7 - Spanish Steps - Via Ludovisi 73
Stop 8 - Barberini - Via Barberini 12
Options
3-Hour Hop-on, Hop-off
Duration: 3 hours: Unlimited use valid for 3 hours from the time of first use. One Central Route: Unlimited Hop-on, Hop-off access for the duration of your ticket.
72-Hour & Panoramic Night Tour
Duration: 3 days: Unlimited use valid for 72 hours from the time of first use. One Central Route: Unlimited Hop-on, Hop-off access for the duration of your ticket. Free Night Tour: 60 Minute Panoramic Night Tour (Between April - October 2026) VOX Free Digital Walking Tour: Download Instructions provided when you board the bus. Free Gelato or Fizz: Free Gelato from "The Gelatist" OR Glass of Prosecco
24-Hour & Digital Walking Tour
Duration: 1 day: Unlimited use valid for 24 hours from the time of first use. One Central Route: Unlimited Hop-on, Hop-off access for the duration of your ticket. VOX Free Digital Walking Tour: Download Instructions provided when you board the bus.
1 Day Hop on Hop off
Duration: 1 day: Unlimited use valid for 1 Day from the time of first use. One Central Route: Unlimited Hop-on, Hop-off access for the duration of your ticket.
48-Hour & Digital Walking Tour
Duration: 2 days: Unlimited use valid for 48 hours from the time of first use. One Central Route: Unlimited Hop-on, Hop-off access for the duration of your ticket. Free Gelato: From "The Gelatist" - redemtpion details on the day VOX Free Digital Walking Tour: Download instructions provided when you board the bus.
What‘s Included
Digital commentary in multiple languages
Big Bus Tours app (ticket storage, live tracking and ticket activation)
Free VOX digital self-guided tour download
Night tour (72-hour ticket option 10th April-2 Oct only)
Free Wi-Fi on Board
Free Gelato from "The Gelatist" OR Glass of Prosecco with selected products
1-day or 24-, 48- or 72-hour hop-on hop-off bus tour (depending on option selected)
Hotel Pick-up & Drop-off
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
2,777 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
I enjoyed driving around...
ANN P,Jun 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00I enjoyed driving around and seeing the sights. We didn’t drive close to several of them but I guess you can hop off and do that. We couldn’t get the audio to work. I always like these better when there is a guide on board telling about the sights. Instead we drive around in silence.
ALERT-something you should know.
Jimena T,Jun 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00The hop-on hop-off bus was a very disappointing experience. The drivers did not provide any information, did not use the speakers, and did not interact with passengers at all. As a tourist, you have no idea where to get off or what you are seeing. To make matters worse, many of the bus stops were difficult to find, with very limited signage and poor directions. We wasted a lot of time trying to locate the correct stops. In my opinion, this was not worth the money. I would strongly recommend booking a private tour or a golf cart tour instead. You'll see much more, receive better information, and have a far better overall experience.
Quick trip
Kathi f,Jun 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Typical big red bus store, you’ve been on one you know what I mean. Sometimes hard to follow the buildings they’re talking about because if you’re at the back of the bus, you’re already passed them by the time you hear the announcement
The tour gave us the...
Jo K,Jun 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00The tour gave us the overview of the key sites in Rome which was what we were looking for. But the commentary was irritating and covered some irrelevant facts while not talking about some of the sites we were passing. Not the tour company’s fault, but the traffic was also awful, and the driver was very jerky as a result. It made the tour less relaxing than we expected it to be.
Fantastic Customer Service
paulas535,Jun 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I am writing to say a big thank you to Laszlo Pergel from Big Bus Rome. Myself and my mum were on an excursion with Big Bus from RC harmony on 28th May. My mum fell and fractured her arm and we ended up in Santo Spirito hospital in Rome. Laszlo was there for me on watsap all day and helped me figure out what to do during the day. He also contacted Royal Carribean for us to let us know that we were not going to make it back to the ship. I was alone, trying to deal with getting an emergency flight home. Laszlo was continually checking in with me and helping me navigate the best way forwar, he kept doing so, late into the evening which I suspect was well outside his working hours. I would just like to say a really big thank you to Laszlo who went above and beyond for us, I am totally thankful for his kindness and his time. I Really do hope he know how much we appreciated him just being there. We arrived home in Dublin the next day and my mum has since had her operation and is healing well. We are eternally grateful for his kindness that day. I would totally recommend Big Bus Tours to anyone Travelling in Rome because you never know when you will need assistance and these guys are Fantastic. My Family and I also used Big Bus in Paris when we were there in September of 2025 and their service was Amazing then, that is why we used them again and we are so glad we did 🥰
One day ticket really just a few hours
John B,Jun 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00Bought a day ticket which usually lasts 24 hours. This ticket ended at 7 pm that day. Buying after 1 pm did not give enough time. Wish I knew this when I purchased ticket (it was for less than 6 hours).
Rome
Michael C,Jun 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Some walk to sites are required, please ask for directions. The trevi fountain was incredible but was a bit of a walk to get to
Big Bus Rome is the best
Marge D,Jun 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We bought tickets to the Big Bus Rome (maroon colored) bus line and realized it was 100% better than the other bus lines. It came around every 5-10 minutes. We made the mistake to try the pink bus a week later and realized very quickly that we made a huge mistake as we waited at the drop on/off and six Big Bus Rome buses stopped before the pink bus came around. Big Bus Rome was also much cleaner and the seats were much more comfortable.
Great tour
Diane L,Jun 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Emanuella was amazing. Everything was very efficient and well organized. We had a small group so we all had her personal attention.
DDD: Double-decker Disappointment
Inspire56507506988,Jun 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00This is definitely way overpriced. It’s nice to sit outside and get a good look at everything, but the audio guide was not working, and the driver didn’t even follow the designated route. But on the bright side you can look down on everyone.
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