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.
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.
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.
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
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
2,811 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Pass. Do something else.
Passenger04617814005,Jul 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00Got on the bus at 5:15 at stop 6 and it skipped the rest of the tour and went straight back to the bus station and the headset just kept asking for tips. It was over 90 degrees out and every other tour bus company had the roof shades up except this company. It was BRUTAL on the bus.
Terrible experience
Jemma D,Jul 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00Really disappointed with this ‘tour’. Wasn’t told about or given the earphones which has a voiceover as your drive round. The bus doesn’t go to any of the sites, but rather stops around the city and you have to walk into the city. Spent an hour on the bus going round the city not seeing or hearing anything! Would not recommend.
The night tours are very...
David I,Jul 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The night tours are very popular, get your tickets early, confirm date and time, arrive at least 30 minutes early if you plan on sitting on the top of the bus. We had an issue while in Rome , but was rectified and handled wonderfully by Asif ,very understanding and helpful. Thank you Asif.
Great way to familiarise yourself on city breaks
Michelle W,Jul 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We love a city bus tour. It’s a great way to familiarise yourself on a city break. Saw a few main attractions along the way. Really like the individual commentary, you choose if you want to listen. I like the commentary as you find out more. Love the map & the fact you can get off. Recommended.
Great option to see Rome!
Ashley W,Jul 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Easy to find meeting spot and jump on and off throughout the day. I do wish the driver would announce the stop numbers or maybe he did but only those inside the bus could hear.
Beware of what is advertised on the Hop on Hop off !
Kathie L,Jul 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00The Ad said we would stop at 4 more locations then we got to stop at! Very disappointing as we were looking forward to stopping at the Spanish Steps and Fountain of Trevi location etc. Wish we would have taken other Bus service who did stop at the important locations!!
Very bad.
alfonsof425,Jun 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00Terrible; the drivers stopped whenever they felt like it. At times, they turned off the engine and there was no air conditioning at 39 degrees. Endless routes, endless stops, and if you mentioned something you were doing in Italy, they would stop. It has not been my best experience.
So not use them .
adriana h,Jun 29, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00Very few stops. Have to walk a lot to go to places. The buss drivers appeared not to wanted to work, the stops were way to long. In two stops we waited 15 minutes . While other big busses were passing us by. Do not use this company . Use other , there are many other options
On time, but Greenline buses seemed better!
Nicola O,Jun 29, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00It's a tricky one this as there were some big plus points; the buses were very regular and the commentary ,although taped, was actually very good and timed well. We did the tour on two days and each day it did a different route. This may be because of traffic but one day it completely missed out going round the Colosseum which I think would be the main thing anyone would get the bus for! The other day it seemed to spend quite a while going around the same bit near the station which was not great as we were using the buses to get to places so it just added extra time. Also, there were many things that it wasn't very near so you would have had a walk to the Trevi Fountain, Spanish steps and Pantheon. But I think this is because of the layout of the Roman roads and how many of them are pedestrianised. There is another bus tour, Greenline, which appeared to have more stops and also stopped closer to Vatican City whereas Big Bus stopped on the other side of the river. The buses also never had the roofs on despite it being 37c and very very sunny so people o the top den were roasted like tomatoes. Again, Greenline buses had their top canopies on.
Waste of time, disappointing
Ken S,Jun 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00Sound system was faulty. Narration was uninteresting. Didn't stop in some places to get off. Very disappointing. Not a good use of limited time in Rome.
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