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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.
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Step into Rome's historic streets with this feature-packed 3-hour, 24/48/72-hour hop-on hop-off bus tour.
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Buses arrive every 20 minutes, and the Red Route takes you to eight stops where you can hop on and hop off unlimited times.
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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.
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Have a comfortable ride with free Wi-Fi, route maps, and an audio guide in 7 languages available onboard.
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Hit popular stops along your route like the Colosseum, Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps, and more.
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3-hour or 24/48/72-hour unlimited hop-on hop-off tour
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Access to Red route
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4 themed self-guided walking tours accessible via app (based on option selected)
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Night Tour (Apr 18 to Oct 31) (based on option selected)
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Audio guides in English, Italian, French, German, Spanish, Chinese & Russian (for the walking tour)
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Audio guide in English, Italian, Spanish, French, German, Brazilian Portuguese & Mandarin (on the bus)
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Free Wi-Fi onboard
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Complimentary headphones
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Mobile app with a detailed map and live bus tracking
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- TimelineMap
1. Rome Termini Station
Termini Railway Station
National Roman Museum
8 minutes walk2. Basilica Santa Maria Maggiore
Basilica Santa Maria Maggiore
1 minute walk
Palazzo del Quirinale
8 minutes walk3. Colosseum
Colosseum
19 hours 39 minutes walk
Palatine Hill
5 minutes walk4. Circo Massimo
Circo Massimo
1 minute walk
Bocca della Verità
1 minute walk5. Piazza Venezia
Piazza Venezia
1 minute walk
Teatro di Marcello
1 minute walk6. Vatican
Vatican
11 minutes walk
Castel Sant'Angelo
3 minutes walk7. Ludovisi / Spanish Steps
Spanish Steps
4 minutes walk
Via Condotti
13 minutes walk
Keats-Shelley Memorial House
13 minutes walk8. Piazza Barberini / Spanish Steps
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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William
Oct 2025Verified booking5/5
Stephan
Oct 2025Verified booking5/5
Frederick
Oct 2025Verified booking5/5
Bryan
Oct 2025Verified booking3/5María
Oct 2025Verified booking5/5
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
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Pets with muzzles are welcome on board.
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The Night Tour will operate twice a day (8:20pm & 8:30pm from Stop #1 at Termini Station) from Apr 18 to Oct 31 every year. It is not a hop-on hop-off tour.
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The 3-hour hop-on hop-off ticket is valid only on the date chosen at the time of purchase.
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You will receive an email with your voucher shortly.
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No printout required! Just show your mobile voucher to the driver and collect your bus ticket.
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You can redeem your voucher and board the bus at any stop.
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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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