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
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.
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.
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.
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
2,755 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Wet situation
Michele K,Jun 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Sitting in the front seat along the rail was a bad spot when it rained. The water ran off the roof awning, down into my seat and filled it up three times. There needs to be some kind of system to drain it away from the passengers.
Booked this when we...
Rodney L,Jun 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Booked this when we arrived. Was perfect way to get an overview and a feel for where everything was. Enjoyed the night tour, but wished it started a few minutes later as it was still light when we got to the Colosseum
Not worth it.
Bret P,Jun 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
2.00It’s kind of boring and you don’t get real close to anything. Better to just take a taxi right where you want to go.
Rome
sevenkids4ever,Jun 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great tour of Rome Rich history through headphones and during tour. Beautiful structure of buildings
Incredible dissatisfied
Laura B,Jun 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00Avoid this at all cost or you will be very frustrated because of service provided. My wife and I planned our visit to Rome using the Big Bus to transport around the city to see major sights. We purchased 3 day pass. We reviewed the map in advance and planned our tours based on listed stops. Stop #3 at the coliseum has been removed and had to get off at next stop and walk 2 miles fighting people and traffic and almost missed our prepaid tour. Next day we had prepaid pizza making class and had 90 minutes before it started. The Big Bus stop #6 was a 15 min walk to the class. The official bus attendant said no problem because we would be there in 40 min. 60 minutes worst case scenario. It took the bus 90 minutes and we missed the class and lost $200 as a result. We were really looking forward to this class but Big Bus official’s bad information really screwed us. If you decide to do this, plan on doing a lot of walking to get near any major sites. Also, plan on adding 2 or more hours for margin or you will miss your tour if pre planned, which most do. The route goes clockwise direction only and takes over 2 hours to complete one loop. Drivers will pause 10-15 min at each stop waiting for ticket official to sell tickets to people on street. Beware of street vendors nonstop bombarding you near each stop. Overall very very disappointed in the service provided and the misleading information. We also used the Big Bus Hop on Hop off in Athens, Greece. Amazing experience. Bus had stops on either side of the route to allow travel in either direction (not just one way).
Would not recommend!
Jessica K,Jun 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
2.00The narration doesn’t match the location due to traffic as it is prerecorded. The drivers are not safe - constantly yelling out the windows at other drivers. The bus was hot and crowded. The bus stop attendants are pushy and confusing.
The bus is a good way to...
Sandra W,Jun 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00The bus is a good way to get around, but the Colosseum stop was closed which was a major bummer as we had to walk far.
Easier to walk if you’re able to
Marelyne T,Jun 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
2.00The location of the stops were not in places that made sense to the highlights. For instance there wasn’t a bus stop near the coliseum. In addition it was difficult to take pictures from the bus even if you’re sitting in the second level, unlike other places we’ve taken similar service.
Terrible experience
K2236ZTbrianp,Jun 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00Absoluetly abysmal. Don't waste your money and time.
We walked an hour to the...
Monica A,Jun 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00We walked an hour to the redemption center only to find out we didn’t need to do that! The operator of the bus said they didn’t know why Viator tells their customers that. The bus was fine once we got on. I probably wouldn’t do it again.
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