Big Bus Rome Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Tour by Open-Top Bus

Overview

Available languages

German

Portuguese

Chinese

English

Italian

French

Spanish

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 between a 24, 48 or 72 hours bus ticket, and visit quintessential Rome landmarks such as the Colosseum, Pantheon and Circus Maximus, as well as Vatican City.

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.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Multilingual audio commentary on board

Free VOX digital self-guided tour download

Night Tour included with the 72-Hour Ticket

One-day, 24-, 48- or 72-hour Hop-on, Hop-off Bus tickets

Free Wi-Fi on Board

Hotel Pick-up & Drop-off

What To Expect

Red Route

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

Options

Go Rome 1-Day Hop-on, Hop-off

Duration: 1 day: Includes 1-day hop-on hop-off bus access. Ticket is valid only on the calendar day it’s activated, until end of service.

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.

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.

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

3.45

2,340 reviews

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Great experience
Brian L,
Jul 5, 2025
- Viator
5.00
This is an amazing experience I would recommend it for anybody who is visiting Rome. The guide was very informative and pleasing.
tour interrupted by illness-did not complete the tour
Cynthia R,
Jul 4, 2025
- Viator
2.00
we only were on the bus for less than 30 minutes-and was unable to complete the route due to unexpected illness
Not Bad but Gets Crowded
Kristina P,
Jul 4, 2025
- Viator
4.00
I know it's hard to get a big bus around an old city with winding streets, but this needed more stops. Even the same route but with more stops would have prevented us having to walk so far in such heat. The bus was also pretty crowded.
Very crowded, seemed oversold and a little unorganized
Ashley W,
Jul 2, 2025
- Viator
2.00
Very crowded, seemed oversold and a little unorganized - had to wait quite a bit and they didn’t have the cover over the whole top so it was very hot.
Rome June 2025
Brian W,
Jun 30, 2025
- Viator
4.00
The bus was good to get to know where things are around the city in relation to the hotel we were staying at.