Rome: Big Bus Hop-on, Hop-off Open-Top Sightseeing Tour

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 from 4 ticket options to suit your schedule. If you're short on time, opt for the one-day ticket. For more flexibility, select a 24-, 48-, or 72-hour hop-on, hop-off ticket to discover Rome at your own pace.

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.

Luggage is not permitted on board for security reasons

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Night tour (72-hour ticket option April-Oct only)

Digital commentary in multiple languages

Real-time bus tracking app

Free VOX digital self-guided tour download

Free Wi-Fi on Board

1-day or 24-, 48- or 72-hour hop-on hop-off bus tour (depending on option selected)

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

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.

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 Ticket

Duration: 1 day: Unlimited use valid for 1 Day from time of first use.
One Central Route: Unlimited Hop-on, Hop-off access for the duration of your ticket.

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.

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.

Reviews

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2,536 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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Good way to get an...
Esperanza E,
Nov 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00
Good way to get an overview of Rome's historic center, allowing one to hop on, hop off at various sites. Due to the constant traffic, however, audio narration that was offered did not always match up to what was viewed from the bus.
Meh, don't recommend.
Samuel H,
Nov 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00
Wi-fi sucked, we were never able to use it, and it got you close to some of the attractions, but honestly most of the times it didn't get you super close to the ones you wanted. The stop in front of the Colosseo was not even a stop anymore and that's a main attraction.
The stops were about a...
Emily S,
Nov 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
2.00
The stops were about a 10-20 minute walk from the spots they advertised. It was very difficult to walk back and forth, the stops were in inconvenient locations. The bus also wasnt open on the top like advertised in the photos
Best Rome Double Decker City Bus Tour
Max B,
Nov 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Simply put. It was amazing. Loved the funny conversation on the guided headphones. Kids had a blast and the staff was very kind and even waited for us to fetch out water to keep our children hydrated. Would do it again.
Don’t take Big Bus Hop on and Hop Off.
Weyman G,
Nov 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00
Bus schedule is short and ended at 6pm. Many stops were skipped. But they didn’t inform buyers or alert riders. The night tour was no longer scheduled. The code for Vox City didn’t work! It was money wasted.
Hopped On and Stayed for the Loop
110neyr,
Nov 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
It was ok. There is no live guide - only a recording. It was very informational, but we prefer a live guide. We chose not to get off because there were too many people everywhere.
Great way to see Rome
AdrienneT382,
Nov 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great way to see Rome. We rode it all the way around one time and then got off and on at our preferred spots. No issues at all.
Overview of Rome
Anonymous,
Nov 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Good option to see an overview of Rome. We caught the bus at Termini, got off at stop 6 at Castel Sant’Angelo by River Tiber. Explored Piazza Navona, Trevi Fountain and the Spanish Steps on foot before rejoining route at stop 8. Nice intro to the city.
Not interesting, only from the road
christine E,
Nov 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
2.00
There are no monuments except the Coliseum. The others we pass nearby but that's all.lots of road for nothing.
Great intro to Rome’s. Sights
Michael G,
Nov 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
A great introduction to the must see sights of Rome. We started with the bus tour and visited the sights during the remainder of our stay.

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