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Big Bus: Rome Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

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Big Bus tour near the Colosseum in Rome, Italy.
Tour guide interacting with tourists on a bus near the Colosseum in Rome.
Tourists on a hop-on hop-off bus viewing the Altare della Patria in Rome.

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Glide through Rome on a bus tour by a globally known operator, hitting eight key sights, enjoying perfect views, and unbeatable top-notch service.

4.3/5

(1,215)

Saveria De Gori

Saveria

May 2025
Verified booking
5/5
Excellent service Also interesting is the audio guide explaining the various monuments with even quizzes and jokes from the narrators. Very kind drivers. Everything organized perfectly. Respected stop times. Great idea also the app to track the movements. All excellent.
Leticia Baccaro Michellin

Leticia

Mar 2025
Verified booking
4/5
The purchase was super easy and access to the bus was also super easy. However, some of the drop-off points were a bit far from the places, which made us a bit confused to find other points. But all in all it was very good. The staff are extremely friendly. I recommend it.
James Wilson

James

Aug 2025
Verified booking
5/5
From start to finish all great. Easy booking, a lot of attendants to confirm your ticket at our first stop in Rome. Great audio on sites, good full view of a lot of Rome, that you wouldn't see by foot. Enjoyed it all.
    • Step into Rome's historic streets with this feature-packed 3-hour, 1-day, 24/48/72-hour hop-on hop-off bus tour.

    • Buses arrive every 20 minutes, and the Red Route takes you to eight stops where you can hop on and hop off unlimited times.

    • Get a taste of the hidden gems with 4 self-guided walking tours of the Vatican, Roman Forum, Colosseum, and Barberini as well as a panoramic night tour.

    • Have a comfortable ride with free Wi-Fi, route maps, and an audio guide in 7 languages available onboard.

    • Hit popular stops along your route like the Colosseum, Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps, and more.

    • 3-hour, 1-day or 24/48/72-hour unlimited hop-on hop-off tour

    • Access to Red route

    • 4 themed self-guided walking tours accessible via app (based on option selected)

    • Night Tour (based on option selected)

    • Audio guides in English, Italian, French, German, Spanish, Chinese & Russian (for the walking tour)

    • Audio guide in English, Italian, Spanish, French, German, Brazilian Portuguese & Mandarin (on the bus)

    • Free Wi-Fi onboard

    • Complimentary headphones

    • Mobile app with a detailed map and live bus tracking

  • You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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    Guests from United States, United Kingdom, Germany and over 38 countries have loved this experience

    James Wilson

    James

    Aug, 2025Verified booking

    5/5
    From start to finish all great. Easy booking, a lot of attendants to confirm your ticket at our first stop in Rome. Great audio on sites, good full view of a lot of Rome, that you wouldn't see by foot. Enjoyed it all.
    Giuseppina Fiore

    Giuseppina

    Aug, 2025Verified booking

    5/5
    Perfect experience useful for getting around Rome on your own They are many and within a short distance of each other I recommend this company
    Marjorie Andreina Gonzalez Gonzalez

    Marjorie

    Aug, 2025Verified booking

    5/5
    Everything was very smooth and comfortable and the service was great.
    Henriette Prinsloo

    Henriette

    Jun, 2025Verified booking

    5/5
    It was amazing ,just a bummer you did not tell us in advance that the purple route is not working at the moment.
    CASTIGLIONI CESARE

    Castiglioni

    Aug, 2025Verified booking

    4/5
  • Castel St. Angelo

    MondayClosed
    Tuesday09:00am - 07:30pmlast entry 06:30pm
    Wednesday09:00am - 07:30pmlast entry 06:30pm
    Thursday09:00am - 07:30pmlast entry 06:30pm
    Friday09:00am - 07:30pmlast entry 06:30pm
    Saturday09:00am - 07:30pmlast entry 06:30pm
    Sunday09:00am - 07:30pmlast entry 06:30pm
  • What's not allowed

    • Luggage is not allowed on board.

    Accessibility

    • Most of the buses are wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible. However, strollers must be left on the lower deck of the bus.

    Additional information

    • Pets with muzzles are welcome on board.

    • The Night Tour will operate twice a day (8:20pm & 8:30pm from Stop #1 at Termini Station) until October 31 only. It is not a hop-on hop-off tour.

    • The 3-hour hop-on hop-off ticket is valid only on the date chosen at the time of purchase.

    • You will receive an email with your voucher shortly.

    • No printout required! Just show your mobile voucher to the driver and collect your bus ticket.

    • You can redeem your voucher and board the bus at any stop.

    • You can also redeem your voucher in the Big Bus Shop & Info Centre (Via delle Terme di Diocleziano 34). The location not only offers support but also provides added value for guests with amenities like water, Wi-Fi, air conditioning, and occasional special discounts.

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