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

Name: Big Bus: Rome Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour
Start: 2026-06-06T09:00:00
End: 2026-06-06T19:00:00
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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9:00am - 7:30pm

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Choose your entry time, stay as long as you like

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience

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Audio guide

Enhance your experience with multilingual audio guide

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(1,398)

Andrew H

Couple

Verified booking

2 days ago

Off to a great start with the big bus. There seemed to be plenty of buses doing the loop so we didn't have to wait long. Audio was good. The buses did get pretty full so had to wait and get the next bus but that wasn't a big deal. I loved the app map which showed where the buses were. There seemed to be a big bus rep at every stop which was helpful

Debora C

Group

Verified booking

Last week

Eu achei muito bom, principalmente pelo app que visualiza a localização de todos os ônibus em tempo real, o que foi otimo para nos planejar no tempo de parada e Ida ate o pontos. Apenas alguns onibus não tinha todas a línguas assim como o Wi-Fi, mas depois resto foi tudo bom. Em um momento em que havia muitas pessoas para subir, os funcionários organizaram bem as filas e quantidades de assentos disponíveis para poder subir. Parabéns. Recomendo.

Antônio A

Group

Verified booking

Last week

We loved the tour!!! The format of walking around while listening to live commentary through headphones in different languages was great. We just couldn’t enjoy it as much as we would have liked for two reasons: on the day of the tour, Rome was very hot (30°C with a heat index of 35°C—the sun was really blazing), and our mobile devices didn’t have enough battery to take photos.

Manuel S

Group

Verified booking

May 2026

The sightseeing bus tour in Rome was truly top-notch. Everything was well-organized, convenient, and enjoyable, with stops located near the main attractions. The audio guide was interesting and allowed us to learn more about the city while enjoying the ride. A great way to explore Rome without any stress—I highly recommend it!

Carlo G

Couple

Verified booking

Last week

Tutto molto bello ed informativo con cuffiette e dépliant illustrativo. Ma martedì 26, nella mia escursione, avete saltato la tappa che c'è dopo castel Sant' Angelo senza spiegazioni. Non si fa, visto che ho pagato con soldi veri, ho diritto anche ad essere informato.

Roby E

Couple

Verified booking

Last week

It's really easy to use and very convenient for getting around the city. With its open-air deck, it's more enjoyable than the subway. My only complaint is that the sound system quality varies from bus to bus—it's completely inaudible on some buses.

Step into Rome’s historic streets with this feature-packed 3-hour or 24/48/72-hour hop-on hop-off tour boasting the city’s largest fleet, widest routes, and minimal wait times.

Buses arrive every 8-10 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
Get direction
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
Get direction
2 attractions
Circo Massimo
1 minute walk
Bocca della Verità
1 minute walk
5. Piazza Venezia
Get direction
2 attractions
Piazza Venezia
1 minute walk
Teatro di Marcello
1 minute walk
6. Vatican
Get direction
2 attractions
Vatican
11 minutes walk
Castel Sant'Angelo
3 minutes walk
7. Ludovisi / Spanish Steps
Get direction
3 attractions
Spanish Steps
4 minutes walk
Via Condotti
13 minutes walk
Keats-Shelley Memorial House
13 minutes walk
8. Piazza Barberini / Spanish Steps
Get direction
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.

1,398 reviews
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What our guests say
Andrew H
Couple
Verified booking
2 days ago
Off to a great start with the big bus. There seemed to be plenty of buses doing the loop so we didn't have to wait long. Audio was good. The buses did get pretty full so had to wait and get the next bus but that wasn't a big deal. I loved the app map which showed where the buses were. There seemed to be a big bus rep at every stop which was helpful
Christophe L
Couple
Verified booking
May 2026
A smooth ride, with clear and precise explanations provided at just the right moments. The stops are well-planned and long enough to give you time to get on or off. I recommend it👍👍
Denise V
Couple
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
I really enjoyed it! The tour was very informative; we got off wherever we wanted, walked around, and got back on the bus without any problems, and having the option in Brazilian Portuguese was fantastic.
Debora C
Group
Verified booking
Last week
Eu achei muito bom, principalmente pelo app que visualiza a localização de todos os ônibus em tempo real, o que foi otimo para nos planejar no tempo de parada e Ida ate o pontos. Apenas alguns onibus não tinha todas a línguas assim como o Wi-Fi, mas depois resto foi tudo bom. Em um momento em que havia muitas pessoas para subir, os funcionários organizaram bem as filas e quantidades de assentos disponíveis para poder subir. Parabéns. Recomendo.
Antônio A
Group
Verified booking
Last week
We loved the tour!!! The format of walking around while listening to live commentary through headphones in different languages was great. We just couldn’t enjoy it as much as we would have liked for two reasons: on the day of the tour, Rome was very hot (30°C with a heat index of 35°C—the sun was really blazing), and our mobile devices didn’t have enough battery to take photos.

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.

From April to October, the buses arrive at a frequency of 8 minutes. From November to March, the frequency is 10 minutes.

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.