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
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 6 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 - Currnelty 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
What‘s Included
Digital commentary in multiple languages
Real-time bus tracking app
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
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.
Reviews
2,666 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Roaming Rome
julia r,Apr 29, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It was a life saver for Rome. Would never of got around without it. Some stops need to be nearer the attraction though
Just the ticket to see Rome
hammer13,Apr 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Great vehicle to see Rome at your own pace. The 60/70 minutes round trip gives you the chance to see many of Rome's historic landmarks without getting off the bus, or if you wish get off at the designated stops to wander further into the capital to view; the Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps and or take a bite in the many cafes and restaurants in the tightly packed streets of Rome. Great value and a must for many travellers.
I do hop on hop off buses...
JanePiper G,Apr 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00I do hop on hop off buses everywhere I travel as they are a great way to see a lot of a new place. This tour was good but didn’t stop very often (very far between stops) and didn’t go by some major places (you’d have to walk in to them which is fine but just know that for planning) We enjoyed the recorded audio tour a lot!
Dont waste your money
L1243WZjulias,Apr 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00They promise the bus comes every 10 minutes but it doesn‘t. No service and if u ask why it takes so long nobody can tell anything. Can‘t recommend!!!
Not a great experience
Emilie T,Apr 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
2.00The stops are way too far apart, the explanations on the headphones don’t match where you are and are not specific enough to point out the sites you are seeing, and when the bus did stop, it stayed at the stops for far longer than necessary, making the journey long, boring, and relatively uninformed. Plus, many of the seat seats had non-working plugs for the headsets.
Post Cruise Day Trip
Heather L,Apr 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Wonderful experience! Very easy access to all the major sites in Rome. Look forward to using Big Bus Tours on my next trip.
Big Bus Lacked Quality
William F,Apr 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00The Viator value was EXCELLENT! However, the Big Bus experience left a lot to be desired. The audio quality was horrible. For a city so rich in history, the Big Bus audio was full of bad filler music, too many commercials, and precious little historical commentary.
Don’t diss it, do it!
yvonne i,Apr 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00I know it’s cheesy but we travel a lot and a hop on and off bus to get the lay of the land is a must. The Rome must circumvent the small streets but that’s ok. Rome also has a lot of scaffolding and this gives you a chance to see over the barriers. The recording vary a bit bus-to-bus so it keeps it interesting. A must.
Rome Hop on and Off
L A,Apr 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00It would have been a great experience but the audio on the bus was difficult to use(broken), the English wasn't clear, the timing was off and we couldn't use the walking Vox app as it wouldn't connect. I tried for an hour to get everything to work and the person I purchased the ticket with couldn't get the ticket. Where we went was beautiful.
The hope on hop off bus is a waste of money.
Angela K,Apr 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00The stops are a long way from actual key sites ...so you need to walk a lot. Not many stops. The colosseum stop was closed. With lengthy queues to most sites you won't be able to see more than one of its the Vatican or 2 maybe 3 in a day. No headphones given ...you need to take your own. You are better using the atac public transport system to get where you are going. This isn't a sightseeing tour or an efficient way to get round the city. Total rip off £45 for 2 when a day ticket on all public transport the metro and buses is 8.50 each with loads more stops that actually get you near the sites!
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