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
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.
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
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.
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.
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
2,789 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Skip Hop On Hop Off in Rome
Jenica C,Jun 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
2.00Colleseum stop is closed making the next closest stop a long walk. Rome is too heavily trafficked to make this a useful tour. It is faster to walk to each stop and most of the time in the bus is spent not really moving. I have liked the hop on hop off in cities like Edinburgh, London or Dublin. I like the high level information while also getting the lay of the land. Unfortunately, Rome didnt really give me this experience. Skip in Rome unless you are staying right by a stop and even then I would rethink.
Avoid at all costs
C5271STcharlesw,Jun 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00Awful experience. Half the advertised stops are not open. The commentary is beyond bad, missing half the sights and talking briefly about some just after you pass them. Avoid like the plague.
Locations hard to find! Not friendly
Margie G,Jun 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00Big bus- hop on hop off doesn’t have street signs to find pickup places. Took me 1/2 hour to find a pick up station. Staff was abrupt and not friendly. Would not recommend. Did see other options while driving. I would suggest looking into them
It was an easy taxi around the city
sarah l,Jun 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00To be fair Rome was not what we expected. We have travelled to several large cities in Europe and felt this one just had no organization of how to find things. We were hoping the bus tour would help us with that. Instead the stops were just in the general area of something so you got off at the Vatican and had to walk 20 mins or more to actually get to the city. You ride the bus so you don't have to necessarily stop but can see the sites. We didn't even go near the trevi fountain which was disappointing. I would recommend as a way to get around the city but would not recommend if you expect to see any of the highlights from the bus.
Hot Red Bus
Iciar M,Jun 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00It was a very very hot bus .There were no fans or shaded areas, no AC . He inside of the bus did not have AC either . IT was dangerously hot in Rome . Water or fans should have been provided for customers .
It was good, but had to wait a bit.
rdsjadaunr,Jun 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00This hop-on, hop-off bus tour was pretty good. The main sights of Rome are easy to see and I like the convenience of planning on my own. Near the Colosseum and Vatican City there was an opportunity to go down and visit, which was very convenient. However, at some stops, the bus had to wait a little longer, and sometimes the bus was crowded. The audio guide was fine, but sometimes couldn't be heard clearly. Overall a good experience, but it's better to wait a little longer.
Conditionally recommended, unfortunately.
Alemana de Tenerife,Jun 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00The buses have too long distances between stops, so one has to walk a lot in addition to the sights. The staff at the stops and on the bus is very stressed and especially extremely rude.
Rome trip
Dario D,Jun 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Really nice experience with Viator! Would recommend it to everyone! Everything was nicely organized and easy to access
Confusing
Christine R,Jun 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00Could not find where to be picked up or the route The app is not helpful so we haven’t done the tour yet. We lost a whole day in our 3 day package
Quick overview of city
Angela M,Jun 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great way to get an overview of the city! This takes you to all the highlights without having to navigate on your own!
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