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
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.
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.
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.
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
Reviews
2,735 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
This was a good way to...
George C,May 31, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00This was a good way to get around Rome inexpensively. The only criticism is that the ticketing should automatically include the night tour and free gelato. We didn’t realize that separate tickets had to be downloaded for the included night tour free gelato in our package. We almost missed the night tour because we didn’t realize we had to schedule that a day in advance and download that ticket separately from the bus passes. And we missed the free gelato because the same reason and then there were no more scheduled opportunities for the free gelato once we realized what we had to do.
It's not that great
Mariane F,May 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00Honestly the stops for this buses are pretty far from the actual destination. So you don't get to really see much. The day we actually got on we only took it to go to Vatican and the walk to the station and to the museum was super far so I ended up having to take a cab back. And come to find out the station 3 which is the coliseum was out of order. Waste of two days money.
Disappointing and unorganized mess! Waste of cash and time
justjase75,May 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00They over book the buses and the queues to get on a bus are frustrating. No order, people yelling, bus man yelling back. We waited in line and three busses later still couldn’t get on standing in 35° heat with no chance of getting on. Just gave up. Have done this bus tour in every city we visit and this so far is the most disappointing and unorganized company ever here in Rome Do not use. The other company’s seemed organized.
Touring When Tired
Linda H,May 29, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00A great way to to get an overall quick view of everything in fast, drive-by mode. We got on, sat in the top and knew we were simply going to of the full circle. We did and got a "lot" of great pics. We were tired by the time we got to Roma and this just simply fitted the bill. Toured many of the city highlights and sat on our butts. lol
Great sit down tour
Charleen S,May 29, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It was a very good trip to take my 83 year old grandmother. We did not get off the bus. The audio was easy to hear and understand. We really enjoyed the tour. We only got one set of ear buds for the two of us, which was hard.
Not worth it very little knowledge inparted.
Nicole W,May 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00The tour is not worth the money. It doesn't get near much. Not their fault the things you want to see are not streetside. The bus spends too much time at each stop trying to verify tickets. I watched the bus operator close the backdoor on a girl trying to assist her handicap father with the ramp because he had not verified her ticket. There were much better ways to handle this than smashing her purposefully in the door. The audio plays grossly loud music in between the explanations of the area and then you can barely hear the explanations because the audio is too soft. There is so much to see but you have no clue what you are looking at because the tour only explains a few things as it drives quickly by each sight. Only worth maybe 10$ vastly over priced. I wish I had my money back.
Great way to see Rome! ...
Laurel K,May 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great way to see Rome! Never waited more than a few minutes for a bus. The app is great for telling bus locations.
Poor Experience
Jim A,May 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00If you like sitting in traffic jams listening to a recording about the Forum while staring at Termini station then being "informed" at length about the wonderful food court inside, this is the trip for you.
Makes seeing the city easier
Marcie C,May 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00I bought a multi day pass. On day 1 I rode the loop to see the entire city. The following days I used the hop on and hop off feature to get close to all the sights.
Unfortunately, I was disappointed
Ronda M,May 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00The first bus of the morning arrived 35 minutes late. having done the golf cart tour the day before this was sadly disappointing. I typically like to do a hop on hop off with big bus, but in Roma, I would not waste the time. The buses can’t get to the sections that you really wanna be able to see and you’re probably better off either doing it by foot or with a golf cart.
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