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Big Bus Rome Hop-on Hop-off Tours

Step into the heart of Rome with a Big Bus hop-on hop-off bus tour. Admire eight iconic landmarks like the Colosseum, Vatican City, and Piazza Venezia while enjoying stunning views of Rome’s historic streets. Opt for combo tickets that give the hop-on hop-off experience with entry to top attractions for an affordable price!
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Slide 1 of 7, Family jumping in front of Big Bus Rome, excited for city tour.
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.
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.
Tourists on a hop-on hop-off bus tour in Rome, photographing a historic building.
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  • 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.

  • Discover Rome beyond the bus 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 8 languages available onboard.

  • Hit popular stops along your route like the Colosseum, Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps, and more.

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  • 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.

  • Discover Rome beyond the bus 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 8 languages available onboard.

  • Hit popular stops along your route like the Colosseum, Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps, and more.

from Original price€23
€19.55

15% off

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Big Bus tour in front of the Colosseum, Rome, at dusk.
Child wearing a hat looking out of a bus window at night city lights.
St. Peter's Basilica illuminated at night during Big Bus Rome tour.
St. Peter's Basilica and Tiber River at sunset, Rome night bus tour.
Big Bus tour passing by a fountain in Rome at night.
Rome cityscape at night with busy streets and illuminated buildings, featuring a central fountain.
1 hr
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  • Experience Rome's allure after dark and catch the city’s illuminated sights on this night bus tour with no unnecessary pit stops.

  • Relax on plush seats for 1 hour, and immerse yourself in Rome's unique fusion of old and modern sites, against the backdrop of a glittering night sky.

  • Catch ultimate 360-degree views of Roman sights on an open-top bus, complete with live tracking and an audio guide in 8 languages.

  • See everything Rome has on display! Hit legendary Roman landmarks like The Colosseum, Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain, the Vatican, and more.

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  • Experience Rome's allure after dark and catch the city’s illuminated sights on this night bus tour with no unnecessary pit stops.

  • Relax on plush seats for 1 hour, and immerse yourself in Rome's unique fusion of old and modern sites, against the backdrop of a glittering night sky.

  • Catch ultimate 360-degree views of Roman sights on an open-top bus, complete with live tracking and an audio guide in 8 languages.

  • See everything Rome has on display! Hit legendary Roman landmarks like The Colosseum, Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain, the Vatican, and more.

from
€23
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Roman Forum ruins with Go City Rome Explorer Pass logo.
Go City Rome Explorer Pass attractions list with Castel Sant’Angelo, Colosseum, Vatican Museums.
Vatican Museums exterior with Go City Rome Explorer Pass.
Capitoline Museum entrance with ancient sculptures, Rome, included in Go City explorer pass.
Three tenors performing on stage in Rome concert hall.
Castel Sant'Angelo with angel statues on the Ponte Sant'Angelo in Rome.
Colosseum in Rome with Go City Rome Explorer Pass sign.
Cyclists riding along the ancient Appia Antica road in Rome, surrounded by greenery.
Roman Forum ruins with ancient columns and historic buildings in Rome, Italy.
Sculpture in Borghese Gallery, Rome, with classical art and architecture in the background.
Chamber orchestra performing Vivaldi's Four Seasons in Rome.
Piazza Navona Underground ancient stone walls and archway, Rome Explorer Pass.
Outdoor terrace dining area with tables set for a pizza meal, Go City Rome Explorer pass.
Leonardo Da Vinci Museum exhibit with flying machine models, Go City Rome Explorer Pass.
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  • Craving the full Roman experience? This Explorer Pass is your golden ticket to over 40 landmarks, guided tours, and food tours.

  • Score entry to the Vatican Museums, Colosseum, and Pantheon while pocketing up to 42% savings compared to buying separate tickets.

  • Hop on and off buses and cruise tours whenever the mood strikes, rent bikes to zoom around, and indulge in food and wine tastings that'll make your taste buds sing.

  • Ditch the paper ticket hassle with the scan-and-go mobile pass. The app's itinerary planner means less time squinting at maps, and more time enjoying Rome.

  • Choose your adventure – 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, or 7 attractions – and activate your pass as you like. Your pass stays valid for 30 days after the first use.

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  • Craving the full Roman experience? This Explorer Pass is your golden ticket to over 40 landmarks, guided tours, and food tours.

  • Score entry to the Vatican Museums, Colosseum, and Pantheon while pocketing up to 42% savings compared to buying separate tickets.

  • Hop on and off buses and cruise tours whenever the mood strikes, rent bikes to zoom around, and indulge in food and wine tastings that'll make your taste buds sing.

  • Ditch the paper ticket hassle with the scan-and-go mobile pass. The app's itinerary planner means less time squinting at maps, and more time enjoying Rome.

  • Choose your adventure – 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, or 7 attractions – and activate your pass as you like. Your pass stays valid for 30 days after the first use.

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€89
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Borghese Gallery and Rome Hop-On Hop-Off bus near Colosseum.
Sculpture of The Rape of Proserpina in Borghese Gallery, Rome, surrounded by visitors.
Borghese Gallery ceiling frescoes depicting mythological scenes in Rome, Italy.
Family jumping in front of a Big Bus Rome tour bus, enjoying a hop-on hop-off experience.
Tour guide interacting with tourists on a bus near the Colosseum in Rome.
Borghese Gallery exterior with visitors in Rome, Italy.
Visitors viewing Caravaggio's "Boy with a Basket of Fruit" at Borghese Gallery, Rome.
Sculpture of Venus Victrix in Borghese Gallery, Rome, Italy.
Deposition painting by Raphael at Borghese Gallery, Rome, depicting Christ's descent from the cross.
Tourists on a hop-on hop-off bus viewing the Altare della Patria in Rome.
Woman examining Big Bus tour map on an open-top bus.
Tourists on a hop-on hop-off bus tour in Rome, photographing a historic building.
Explore at your pace
Audio guide
  • Step into Galleria Borghese and explore one of Rome’s most exclusive art collections with timed entry.

  • Discover masterpieces by Bernini, Caravaggio and Raphael inside a Renaissance villa set in Villa Borghese gardens.

  • Enjoy unlimited access to the Big Bus Rome Red Route with panoramic views and multilingual audio commentary.

  • Cruise past iconic sites with a hop-on hop-off pass valid for 1 to 3 days. Disembark at major landmarks like the Colosseum, Vatican area, Spanish Steps and more at your own pace.

  • Combine a peaceful museum visit with a flexible city tour for a complete Rome experience in one easy booking.

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  • Step into Galleria Borghese and explore one of Rome’s most exclusive art collections with timed entry.

  • Discover masterpieces by Bernini, Caravaggio and Raphael inside a Renaissance villa set in Villa Borghese gardens.

  • Enjoy unlimited access to the Big Bus Rome Red Route with panoramic views and multilingual audio commentary.

  • Cruise past iconic sites with a hop-on hop-off pass valid for 1 to 3 days. Disembark at major landmarks like the Colosseum, Vatican area, Spanish Steps and more at your own pace.

  • Combine a peaceful museum visit with a flexible city tour for a complete Rome experience in one easy booking.

from Original price€73
€65.22

11% off

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Omnia Card and Roma Pass in front of the Colosseum, Rome.
Top attractions in Rome: Basilica di Santa Maria, National Roman Museum, St. Peter’s Basilica, Vatican Museums, Colosseum.
Castel Sant'Angelo and Ponte Sant'Angelo reflected in the Tiber River, Rome.
Tourists inside St. Peter's Basilica, Rome, admiring ornate architecture.
Colosseum in Rome with tourists, accessible via Omnia Card and Roma Pass.
Tram in Rome with Omnia Card and Roma Pass for unlimited public transport.
National Gallery of Modern Art entrance in Rome, included with Omnia Card and Roma Pass.
Borghese Gallery facade in Rome, included with Omnia Card and Roma Pass.
Ancient Roman theater ruins at Ostia Antica under a blue sky.
National Roman Museum courtyard with classical statues and arches.
Interior of Santa Maria in Via Lata with ornate frescoes and marble columns, Rome.
Basilica of Saint John Lateran facade in Rome with Omnia Card and Roma Pass offer.
Trajan's Market ruins in Rome, included with Omnia Card and Roma Pass.
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  • Why settle for one pass when you can bundle two? Access 10+ attractions, snag-free entry tickets, and enjoy free public transport - your wallet will thank you.

  • Save a whopping 55% with the Omnia pass instead of buying separate tickets to Vatican Museums, Colosseum, and Palatine Hill.

  • With Roma Pass, pick 2 free attractions like the Colosseum and Roman Forum, access seamless ATAC transport, and score 20% off at over famous spots.

  • Skip those notorious queues at Rome's hottest attractions. Just remember to collect your cards from Central Rome before your adventure begins.

  • Valid for a full 72 hours from first use with no planning required – explore the Eternal City at your own delightful pace.

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  • Why settle for one pass when you can bundle two? Access 10+ attractions, snag-free entry tickets, and enjoy free public transport - your wallet will thank you.

  • Save a whopping 55% with the Omnia pass instead of buying separate tickets to Vatican Museums, Colosseum, and Palatine Hill.

  • With Roma Pass, pick 2 free attractions like the Colosseum and Roman Forum, access seamless ATAC transport, and score 20% off at over famous spots.

  • Skip those notorious queues at Rome's hottest attractions. Just remember to collect your cards from Central Rome before your adventure begins.

  • Valid for a full 72 hours from first use with no planning required – explore the Eternal City at your own delightful pace.

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€149
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Rome hop-on hop-off bus passing under arch near Colosseum.
Big Bus tour near the Colosseum in Rome, Italy.
Colosseum in Rome with tourists exploring the ancient amphitheater.
Roman Pantheon exterior with fountain in Piazza della Rotonda, Rome.
Tourists on Ponte Sant'Angelo with Castel Sant'Angelo in Rome, Italy.
Tour guide interacting with tourists on a bus near the Colosseum in Rome.
Tourists exploring ruins of Palatine Hill and Roman Forum, Rome, Italy.
Statue and courtyard at Castel Sant'Angelo, Rome, with reserved entrance access.
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Audio guide
  • See eight Roman landmarks, from the Colosseum to the Pantheon, with a 1-day hop-on hop-off pass, buses every 20 minutes, and a multilingual guide.

  • Make your second pick count with a Colosseum combo, including Palatine Hill and Forum access, plus a multilingual offline audio guide packed with history.

  • With Pantheon as your third option, you can skip the lines to see its legendary dome, intricate marble, and timeless architecture from the days of Agrippa.

  • For your fourth pick, dive into Castel Sant’Angelo, a towering 2nd-century fortress filled with history, art, and relics, with a multilingual audio guide.

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  • See eight Roman landmarks, from the Colosseum to the Pantheon, with a 1-day hop-on hop-off pass, buses every 20 minutes, and a multilingual guide.

  • Make your second pick count with a Colosseum combo, including Palatine Hill and Forum access, plus a multilingual offline audio guide packed with history.

  • With Pantheon as your third option, you can skip the lines to see its legendary dome, intricate marble, and timeless architecture from the days of Agrippa.

  • For your fourth pick, dive into Castel Sant’Angelo, a towering 2nd-century fortress filled with history, art, and relics, with a multilingual audio guide.

from Original price€58.90
€37.75

36% off

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Open-top tour bus in Rome passing under an arch, with Roman Forum ruins in the background.
Family jumping in front of Big Bus Rome, excited for city tour.
Woman examining Big Bus tour map on an open-top bus.
Colosseum in Rome with tourists exploring the ancient amphitheater.
Colosseum interior view with ancient stone arches and arena floor in Rome, Italy.
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.
Tourists on a hop-on hop-off bus tour in Rome, photographing a historic building.
Colosseum in Rome with tourists on an express guided tour.
Visitors exploring the ancient Colosseum arena in Rome, Italy.
Roman Forum ruins with surrounding historic buildings, part of Colosseum, Palatine Hill & Roman Forum tour.
Tourists exploring Palatine Hill ruins in Rome, surrounded by lush greenery.
Aerial view of the Colosseum in Rome, Italy, highlighting its ancient architecture.
Colosseum Museum artefacts display with ancient pottery, bones, and tools.
Ancient Roman statues displayed inside the Colosseum Museum in Rome.
Explore at your pace
Audio guide
  • Get Rome's top attractions and easy transport bundled into one wallet-friendly pass that takes you from the bus straight to the Colosseum without any hassle.

  • Your 1-day unlimited hop-on hop-off pass lets you discover Rome's must-see sights like the Pantheon, Colosseum, Trevi Fountain, and Spanish Steps easily.

  • Catch buses on the Red Route at 8 stops running every 14 minutes with audio commentary in 8 languages, free Wi-Fi, and headphones.

  • Enter the Colosseum at your chosen time and get flexible 24-hour access to both Palatine Hill and Roman Forum to explore ancient ruins at your own pace.

  • Wander through the Colosseum's seating rows where Romans watched epic battles and explore Level 2's museum filled with historic artifacts.

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  • Get Rome's top attractions and easy transport bundled into one wallet-friendly pass that takes you from the bus straight to the Colosseum without any hassle.

  • Your 1-day unlimited hop-on hop-off pass lets you discover Rome's must-see sights like the Pantheon, Colosseum, Trevi Fountain, and Spanish Steps easily.

  • Catch buses on the Red Route at 8 stops running every 14 minutes with audio commentary in 8 languages, free Wi-Fi, and headphones.

  • Enter the Colosseum at your chosen time and get flexible 24-hour access to both Palatine Hill and Roman Forum to explore ancient ruins at your own pace.

  • Wander through the Colosseum's seating rows where Romans watched epic battles and explore Level 2's museum filled with historic artifacts.

from Original price€58.90
€39.74

33% off

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What our guests say

Liudmyla P

Couple
2 weeks ago

+1 more

It was very convenient because we didn't have to stand in a long line—we arrived at our scheduled time and were able to go right in. The audio guide helped us figure out which way to go and what was around us. The booking process was simple and straightforward.

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Minh N

Group
2 weeks ago

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The view is absolute amazing, this ticket is far from enough to enjoy all the wonderful architects from the ancient roman empires. You can skip the line with the ticket which is very time saving. Highly recommend

Rome Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour: Combo deals

Nikolaos K

Couple
2 weeks ago

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We booked our tickets for the Borghese Gallery through Headout and the whole process was an absolute breeze. We were a couple of travelers from Greece visiting Rome for a few days, and we really didn't want to deal with long queues or scrambling for last-minute tickets (which are usually sold out anyway). The app was a lifesaver—we just showed the barcode on our phones at the entrance and walked right in. As for the gallery itself, words can't even describe it. It's honestly the most beautiful and well-curated museum we saw during our entire trip to Italy. What completely blew our minds were the sculptures by Bernini. Masterpieces like 'Apollo and Daphne' and 'The Rape of Proserpina' are so incredibly detailed that the marble literally looks like real, soft skin. Of course, being from Greece, we couldn't help but notice and be totally amazed by all the ancient Greek elements and mythology that dominate so many of the pieces, both in the sculptures and the stunning ceiling frescoes. It gave us a really nice sense of familiarity walking through those rooms. The organization inside the gallery was spot on, too. It wasn't overly crowded at all because of the strict two-hour time slots, which meant we could actually take our time and enjoy the art in peace. I highly recommend it—both visiting this amazing place and using the Headout platform, which worked like a charm!

Combo: Borghese Gallery Tickets + Rome Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

Hikaru U

Japan
Solo
2 weeks ago
It was a sweltering day when I visited this museum, but the interior was cool and comfortable, allowing me to fully enjoy the many masterpieces on display.

Combo: Borghese Gallery Tickets + Rome Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

Kerri R

Couple
Aug 2026
Cool breeze blowing through the rooftop. Beautiful photo opportunities- don't forget your earpieces from the driver! Recommend this tour over the day tour

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Modde P

Couple
May 2026

+1 more

A chance to see the city’s most iconic sights in a short amount of time, with an engaging commentary. The audio could be improved.

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Calogero M

Belgium
Couple
Jun 2026
It was a memorable experience—being able to get on and off whenever we wanted was amazing and easy. We set aside 48 hours for the trip so we wouldn't be in a rush. And we got to see practically all of Rome's beautiful landmarks. Definitely worth doing.

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David D

France
Couple
Jun 2026
The bus tour was great—it’s really a great idea, and the many stops that let you visit the different monuments are really nice. From booking tickets online to boarding the bus, the whole process is very convenient and quick. I highly recommend it.

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