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






















Big Bus: Rome Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour
Duration: Varies (3 hours to 24 hours)
Varies (3 hours to 24 hours)
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience
Access to multilingual audio guide
Access to multilingual audio guide
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Explore Rome with ease on the Big Bus Hop-on Hop-off Tour, designed to give you complete access to this historic city's treasures. This flexible tour allows travelers to hop off at key stops and soak in the beauty of landmarks like the Colosseum and Vatican City. Perfect for those looking to maximize their time in Italy’s capital, it offers an efficient way to see Rome’s highlights on your schedule.
Explore Rome with ease on the Big Bus Hop-on Hop-off Tour, designed to give you complete access to this historic city's treasures. This flexible tour allows travelers to hop off at key stops and soak in the beauty of landmarks like the Colosseum and Vatican City. Perfect for those looking to maximize their time in Italy’s capital, it offers an efficient way to see Rome’s highlights on your schedule.
Explore Rome’s historic streets with this complete Big Bus: Rome Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour. Offering 3-hour or extended 24/48/72-hour options, it features the city's largest fleet and widest routes for minimal wait times.
Experience convenient travel as buses arrive every 8-10 minutes on the Red Route, allowing unlimited access to eight stops along your journey.
Discover Rome’s hidden gems with four self-guided walking tours that include visits to iconic sites like the Vatican, Roman Forum, Colosseum, and Barberini area.
Enjoy a comfortable ride equipped with complimentary Wi-Fi, route maps, and an audio guide available in seven languages onboard for your convenience.
Visit renowned attractions such as the Colosseum, Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps, among others, during your tour.
Unlimited access to hop-on hop-off tour for durations of 3-hour or 24/48/72-hours
Entry to the Red route included in your ticket package
Four themed self-guided walking tours available through an app (based on option selected)
Audio guides provided in English, Italian, French, German, Spanish, Chinese & Russian for use during walks (for the walking tour)
English and other language audio guide options: Italian, Spanish, French, German, Brazilian Portuguese & Mandarin onboard
Complimentary Wi-Fi access while on board
Use of complimentary headphones provided with your ticket
Mobile app offering a detailed map along with live tracking for buses
Individual Costs

Family jumping in front of Big Bus Rome, excited for city tour.
Welcome to Rome's iconic Big Bus Hop-on Hop-off Tour! Choose between a 3-hour or extend your adventure with unlimited hop-on and hop-off access for 24/48/72 hours on our Red Route. This tour offers the largest fleet in the city, ensuring minimal wait times as buses arrive every 8-10 minutes.
As you explore Rome’s historic streets, make stops at eight key locations including the Colosseum, Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, and Spanish Steps. Enhance your experience with four themed self-guided walking tours of the Vatican, Roman Forum, Colosseum, and Barberini — all accessible via our mobile app.
Enjoy a comfortable ride aboard buses equipped with free Wi-Fi, route maps, and audio guides in seven languages: English, Italian, French, German, Spanish, Chinese, and Russian for walking tours. Onboard the bus itself, you'll find audio guidance available in additional languages including Brazilian Portuguese & Mandarin.
With complimentary headphones provided, stay connected through our mobile app that features a detailed map and live bus tracking to keep your journey smooth and enjoyable.

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

Big Bus tour near the Colosseum in Rome, Italy.

Family jumping in front of Big Bus Rome, excited for city tour.

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.
Luggage cannot be brought on board.
Accessibility Features
The majority of buses accommodate wheelchairs and prams/strollers, but strollers must remain in the lower deck area during travel.
Additional Information
- Pets that are muzzled may accompany you on board.
- Your 3-hour hop-on hop-off ticket is only valid for use on the specific date selected at purchase time.
The buses operate with an arrival frequency of every 8 minutes from April to October, and every 10 minutes from November through March.

Tourists on a hop-on hop-off bus viewing the Altare della Patria in Rome.

Open-top Big Bus tour passing through ancient Roman arch in Rome.

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-top Big Bus tour passing through ancient Roman arch in Rome.
Book in advance for peak seasons or busy times to ensure availability on this popular hop-on hop-off tour.
If you plan a longer stay and wish to explore more of Rome’s highlights, consider purchasing the 24/48/72-hour ticket options instead of just the 3-hour pass.
Since pets with muzzles are welcome on board, ensure your furry friend is prepared for an enjoyable ride through historic streets.
To make the most out of your visit and save time at attractions, download and activate audio guides in one of seven languages before you arrive.
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