Rome: Big Bus Hop-on, Hop-off Open-Top Sightseeing Tour
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts.
- Free Gelato or a glass of prosecco/soft drink (depending on option selected)
- Free digital self-guided tours
- Panoramic Night Tour (with 72-hour tickets only for travel between 10 April - 2 November only)
- Half-day (3-hour), one-day , 24-, 48- or 72-hour hop-on hop-off bus tour (depending on option selected)
- Real-time bus tracking app
- Digital commentary in multiple languages
- Free Wi-Fi on board
- Hotel Pick-up & Drop-off
- Free Gelato or a glass of prosecco/soft drink (depending on option selected)
- Free digital self-guided tours
- Panoramic Night Tour (with 72-hour tickets only for travel between 10 April - 2 November only)
- Half-day (3-hour), one-day , 24-, 48- or 72-hour hop-on hop-off bus tour (depending on option selected)
- Real-time bus tracking app
- Digital commentary in multiple languages
- Free Wi-Fi on board
- Hotel Pick-up & Drop-off
Embark on an unforgettable journey through the heart of Rome with our open-top, double-decker bus tour. Experience the Eternal City in style, enjoying stunning views of iconic landmarks, awe-inspiring architecture, and rich historical sites.
Marvel at the Colosseum, take in breath-taking views of the Spanish Steps, and be awe-struck by the Vatican. With daily departures starting from Termini Railway Station and the flexibility to hop on and off at any of the 8 convenient stops along the route, this tour offers the perfect way to explore Rome’s top sights and landmarks.
Choose from 5 ticket options to suit your schedule. If you're short on time, opt for the half-day ticket (3-hour) or one-day ticket (travel until the end of your selected travel date). For more flexibility, select a 24-, 48-, or 72-hour hop-on, hop-off ticket to discover Rome at your own pace.
Feeling adventurous? Explore on foot with our digital self-guided walking tours. Uncover hidden gems and dive deeper into the city's rich history and culture.
Upgrade to a 48-hour ticket for a free gelato or with a 72-hour ticket, choose between a free gelato and a glass of prosecco or soft drink. Between 10 April & 2 November the 72-hour ticket also includes a panoramic night tour to see Rome lit up in the evening.
Some of the incredible locations along the tour route include: Basilica Santa Maria Maggiore Colosseum Roman Forum Circus Maximus San Giovanni Piazza Venezia Piazza Navona Pantheon Castel Sant'Angelo Vatican City St. Peter's Basilica Trevi Fountain Spanish Steps Piazza Barberini Termini Railway Station
Join us for an unforgettable adventure through Rome, where every corner reveals a new story waiting to be discovered!
- Discover Rome’s iconic landmarks on an open-top, double-decker bus tour
- Enjoy stunning views of the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Circus Maximus
- Explore hidden gems with digital, self-guided walking tours
- Learn Rome’s fascinating history with engaging audio commentary
- Rome’s biggest fleet offering the city’s most frequent hop-on, hop-off service
The meeting point may vary. Always check the tickets we sent you to confirm the final details before the activity.
Not allowed
- Luggage or large bags
Know before you go
- 48-hour ticket: one complimentary gelato from selected The Gelatist locations (voucher required from a Big Bus team member).
- 72-hour ticket: choice of one complimentary gelato or a glass of Prosecco/soft drink at Angie’s Restaurant (Piazza Mignanelli 21A). One redemption per ticket.
- All buses are wheelchair accessible and air-conditioned on the lower deck.
- Infants aged 4 and under travel free and do not require a ticket.
- Recommended activation/redemption points: Main Terminal (Stop 1, Termini Station, Via Giovanni Giolitti 32) and the Big Bus Shop & Info Centre (Via delle Terme di Diocleziano 34, near Stop 1).
- Stop 3: Colosseum (Via di San Gregorio) is currently closed; the nearest alternative for visiting the Colosseum is Stop 8: Circo Massimo, around a 10-minute walk away.
- The 72-hour ticket includes a panoramic Night Tour (10 April–2 November only), which is not hop-on, hop-off.
