Hop-on Hop-off Tours Rome

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

Name: Big Bus: Rome Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour
Start: 2026-02-09T09:00:00
End: 2026-02-09T19:00:00
Location: Rome

Woman examining Big Bus tour map on an open-top bus.

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.

4.4/5

(1,218)

Beatrix

Jan 2026

Verified booking

The bus took us to the most beautiful parts of Rome. Although the bus did not follow the route during our morning trip, we made up for it in the evening. The bus was clean and tidy, and the drivers were nice. A big advantage was that we could use the bus without restrictions with the 24-hour ticket.

Tess

Nov 2025

Verified booking

Very very friendly driver. what I did like particularly was during the times when the driver wasn't telling us what was going on and what was where , you played fabulous Italian music. it really added to the ambience. I loved it ! very helpful people on the streets not pushy very helpful and courteous. Really enjoyed all the places you had to offer and they seemed to be so many buses. I was able to get off and get on with such ease. very very happy very easy booking everything went extremely well thank you. You certainly helped me enjoy a day in Rome.

Quillere

Oct 2025

Verified booking

It's an excellent compromise for seeing the most popular historical monuments while keeping your feet firmly on the ground. The sites are never far from the stops. Explanations inside the bus in several languages make all the difference to understanding what you're visiting. The app also provides interesting information for those wishing to lose themselves in the narrow streets of Rome in search of less touristy monuments.

Step into Rome's historic streets with this feature-packed 3-hour, 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.

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 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)

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

TOTAL DURATION1 hour 45 minutes
FREQUENCY20 minutes
FIRST DEPARTURERome Termini Station at 9:00 AM
LAST DEPARTURERome Termini Station at 7:00 PM
Timeline
Map
1. Rome Termini Station
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2 attractions
Termini Railway Station
National Roman Museum
8 minutes walk
2. Basilica Santa Maria Maggiore
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2 attractions
Basilica Santa Maria Maggiore
1 minute walk
Palazzo del Quirinale
8 minutes walk
3. Colosseum
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2 attractions
Colosseum
19 hours 39 minutes walk
Palatine Hill
5 minutes walk
4. Circo Massimo
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2 attractions
Circo Massimo
1 minute walk
Bocca della Verità
1 minute walk
5. Piazza Venezia
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2 attractions
Piazza Venezia
1 minute walk
Teatro di Marcello
1 minute walk
6. Vatican
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2 attractions
Vatican
11 minutes walk
Castel Sant'Angelo
3 minutes walk
7. Ludovisi / Spanish Steps
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3 attractions
Spanish Steps
4 minutes walk
Via Condotti
13 minutes walk
Keats-Shelley Memorial House
13 minutes walk
8. Piazza Barberini / Spanish Steps
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2 attractions
Piazza Barberini
4 minutes walk
Santa Maria della Concezione dei Cappuccini
4 minutes walk

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

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What our guests say
Beatrix
Jan 2026
Verified booking
The bus took us to the most beautiful parts of Rome. Although the bus did not follow the route during our morning trip, we made up for it in the evening. The bus was clean and tidy, and the drivers were nice. A big advantage was that we could use the bus without restrictions with the 24-hour ticket.
Ellen
Jan 2026
Verified booking
Viele Sehenswürdigkeiten in kurzer Zeit zu erreichen. Leider ist nicht von allen Plätzen im Bus etwas zu sehen. Oben offene Busse sollten im Winter und bei Regen nicht eingesetzt werden.
Carlos
Jan 2026
Verified booking
Overall good. Topics to improve: - Better bus (some of them are outdated) - Adjust temperature. It was cold and 2 floor didnt had any protection - Improve app accurancy
Alice
Dec 2025
Verified booking
The bus was on time, not too crowded, the informations given were interesting and original. Clean and comfortable
Merline
Dec 2025
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Very convenient and easily accessible.

Castel St. Angelo

Monday	Closed
Tuesday	9:00am - 7:30pm	last entry 6:30pm
Wednesday	9:00am - 7:30pm	last entry 6:30pm
Thursday	9:00am - 7:30pm	last entry 6:30pm
Friday	9:00am - 7:30pm	last entry 6:30pm
Saturday	9:00am - 7:30pm	last entry 6:30pm
Sunday	9:00am - 7:30pm	last entry 6:30pm

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 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.