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: 2026-04-23T09:00:00
End: 2026-04-23T19:00:00
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.

Open today

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(1,327)

Steffany A

Group

Verified booking

2 days ago

An incredible experience! We bought the 24-hour pass and were able to explore every corner of Rome, getting on and off as many times as we wanted. The audio guide is amazing—it gave us a fantastic history lesson while we took in the breathtaking views. I highly recommend it; it’s a great investment for seeing the city from different perspectives ❤️

John P

Group

Verified booking

2 days ago

When we first arrived in Rome, we were able to take the complete round-trip of the city. Then after we take the round trip, we took further trips where we got off to see things that interested us after a first look. It was great.

David A

Family

Verified booking

2 weeks ago

This was the perfect way to see Rome for the one full day we had. We had a full day pass and so, you can get on and off wherever you'd like to. The app was super user friendly as well. Great value.

Eva W

Solo

Verified booking

Last week

I booked a 48-hour pass, which was perfect for me! My favorite spot was Castel Sant'Angelo in Vatican City. I was lucky enough to stay at a hotel right next to the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, and there was also a bus stop right there. I also found my way to the Pantheon, thanks to the bus ride.

Eugenia M

Family

Verified booking

Mar 2026

Everything was great! A wonderful overview of many of the city's landmarks. Great introductory information to help you get started on the right tour of this beautiful historic city. Highly recommended!

Beatrix C

Couple

Verified booking

Jan 2026

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.

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
Get direction
2 attractions
Basilica Santa Maria Maggiore
1 minute walk
Palazzo del Quirinale
8 minutes walk
3. Colosseum
Get direction
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.

1,327 reviews
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What our guests say
Eva W
Solo
Verified booking
Last week
I booked a 48-hour pass, which was perfect for me! My favorite spot was Castel Sant'Angelo in Vatican City. I was lucky enough to stay at a hotel right next to the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, and there was also a bus stop right there. I also found my way to the Pantheon, thanks to the bus ride.
Steffany A
Group
Verified booking
2 days ago
An incredible experience! We bought the 24-hour pass and were able to explore every corner of Rome, getting on and off as many times as we wanted. The audio guide is amazing—it gave us a fantastic history lesson while we took in the breathtaking views. I highly recommend it; it’s a great investment for seeing the city from different perspectives ❤️
John P
Group
Verified booking
2 days ago
When we first arrived in Rome, we were able to take the complete round-trip of the city. Then after we take the round trip, we took further trips where we got off to see things that interested us after a first look. It was great.
David A
Family
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
This was the perfect way to see Rome for the one full day we had. We had a full day pass and so, you can get on and off wherever you'd like to. The app was super user friendly as well. Great value.
Sergen K
Group
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
A fantastic and comprehensive tour covering all of Rome's major highlights. You can hop on and off easily at any Big Bus stop.

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.

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.