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 ride of 8 stops and enjoy our hop-on hop-off bus tour that covers the highlights of the Eternal City.
Choose from 4 ticket options to suit your schedule. If you're short on time, opt for the one-day ticket. For more flexibility, select a 24-, 48-, or 72-hour hop-on, hop-off ticket to discover Rome at your own pace.
While aboard the bus, hear about Rome’s fascinating history and culture via an entertaining multilingual audio commentary.
Hop off the bus and enjoy the freedom to sightsee at your own pace 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
Due to the Jubilee, some monuments may be under restoration. Please pay attention to any messages we may send regarding potential changes.
Luggage is not permitted on board for security reasons
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Duration:1 hour 40 minutes
Operating Schedule:The Hop-on, Hop-off tour runs daily from 9 AM to 7 PM, with buses every 15 minutes and a full loop lasting approx. 1 hour and 45 minutes. Present your e-voucher to Big Bus staff at any stop before boarding, or redeem it at the Big Bus Shop & Info Centre (Via delle Terme di Diocleziano 34), near Stop #1.
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 (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
What‘s Included
Night tour (72-hour ticket option April-Oct only)
Digital commentary in multiple languages
Real-time bus tracking app
Free VOX digital self-guided tour download
Free Wi-Fi on Board
1-day or 24-, 48- or 72-hour hop-on hop-off bus tour (depending on option selected)
Hotel Pick-up & Drop-off
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 & Digital Walking 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: Please note this is available 19th April - 31st October
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.
VOX Free Digital Walking Tour: Download instructions provided when you board the bus.
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.
Reviews
2,565 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Frequent Hop On/Off Service
Robert B,,Jan 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great way to get an overview of the City. Very useful historical information supplied on route. Definitely worth a trip.
Not as advertised doesn’t stop at Colosseum
Road157379,,Jan 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00Very disappointed that they no longer stop at bus stop 3 The Colosseum not informed of this at any point. Travelling with elderly lady this was one of the top things on the list. Bus stop 4 was too far away to walk so ended up paying for a taxi to take us back
It was ok
Sarah W,,Jan 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00The price was great; however, several of the headset ports did not work so some of us missed the dialogue. We also felt they could have included more history instead of music. It was a good way to get around town on a rainy day, but be aware that the Vatican stop does not take you very close nor in plain sight of the Vatican.
Fraud on the customer
martins747,,Dec 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00Big Bus Betrayal: Day tickets sold in advance at full price and can be paid for, although Big Bus Tours knew that regular operation would not be possible from about 1 p.m. on 31 December due to a sporting event. Other passengers felt the same way. It's a sham. It's a sham.
Bad
melinamU7223JQ,,Dec 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00Initially the 3rd stop of the Coliseum was cancelled, no one told us anything, now far from the Coliseum, did not stop at the 2nd stop, just passed directly and at 17:30 was returning with my family from the 8th stop to the 6th stop and when we arrived at the point there was a bus but the employee said that we could not get in pq he would stop at the 1st stop would not leave anymore, and the website says that the last bus would be 19:25 at that stop and also said that the people who came by subway p would not give more to use the bus, me, my husband with 2 children in a city we do not know. This disregard is absurd.
Too slow, gets bogged down by traffic congestion. Use the underground instead.
Q1156YProbh,,Dec 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00Big Bus is slow, has too few stops that are not near key attractions and wait too long at each stop. Not hop-on-hop-off at all, you can only get on and off at one of the 8 stops round the outside of the city of Rome. We hoped to use the bus to cut down on walking and save time, but found it was actually quicker to walk. Avoid the multi-day pass as we found it too slow so didn't use later days. Some of advertised route was not included when we were in Rome December 2025, and traffic around the Rail Terminus was ridiculous, boring and frustrating. Big Bus needs to rethink route to avoid significant traffic congestion at peak times, it feels like we paid just to sit in traffic. Advice, metro is quicker, cheaper and goes to better stops, it'll be crowded but his is Rome.
Good for first time visitors
Susan S,,Dec 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00Good way to familiarize oneself with the city as a first time visitor although it was often difficult to see from the bus and audio was not the best
Good idea, poor execution
Dina S,,Dec 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00Could not find bus stops easily , walked aimlessly and tired trying to figure it out. Finally got on board one hour of a 48 hour purchase.
Terrible. A scam
javiersR7165AA,,Dec 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00A TIMO. Don't let them fool you. They've eliminated the stop at the Colosseum, put on a fool's face and a hand to collect, but they don't give notice of this. Checked out in several places they're all set to fool you. The worst tour bus I've ever met.
Long waiting time
LeeLian N,,Dec 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00website said 9am, got there, sign board said 9.49 and bus arrived at 10.10. Delayed and plus other operators were cheaper and had more frequent buses
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