Landmarks

Colosseum, Palatine Hill, & Roman Forum with Open Bus Tour

Explore the city of Rome from an open-air bus followed by a visit to the Roman Forum, Vatican Museums, and Palatine Hill. Get audio commentary onboard the bus.

Explore Rome's landmarks at your convenience as you tick off all the must-see sights from the comfort of your bus.

Whizz past famous attractions like the Colosseum Archaeological Area, the massive stadium of Circus Maximus, and the Trevi fountain from an open bus.

Once your bus tour is done, head straight to the Colosseum, Palatine Hill, and Roman Forum, and discover them at your pace.

Enhance your bus tour as your onboard audio commentary narrates a brief history of each sight you pass by.

Did you know the Roman Forum was once a swampy valley before becoming the heart of ancient Rome?

Bus ticket for city tour of Rome

Audio commentary onboard

Access to Colosseum tier 1 & 2

Access to Colosseum Museum

Access to Palatine Hill & Roman Forum

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

The best of Rome by the bus

Explore Rome's landmarks at your own pace and convenience, as you tick off all the must-see sights from the comfort of your open-air bus. Whizz past famous attractions like the Santa Maria Maggiore basilica, the massive stadium of Circus Maximus, the squares of Piazza Venezia and Piazza Barberini to name a few.

Schedule

First bus: 8:30am from Termini Station

Last bus: 6:40pm from Termini Station (5:40pm from Nov to Mar 14)

Frequency: every 15-20 mins

Popular stops: Colosseum, Piazza Barberini, and Trevi Fountain

Please note: From 23rd Dec, STOP 6 will be at LUNGOTEVERE TOR DI NONA 7 (Between via Panico and Via Mastro).

Please click here for the route map and boarding points.

Discover the wonders of ancient Rome

Once your tour is complete, delve deeper into the city's history by visiting the Colosseum, Palatine Hill, and Roman Forum. These iconic landmarks offer a glimpse into ancient Rome's grandeur and power. Climb Palatine Hill to admire the panoramic views of the city. Wander through the Roman Forum, once the heart of ancient Rome, and envision the bustling marketplace and political activities that once occurred here.

What's not allowed

You cannot bring your luggage and large backpacks for this experience.

Due to venue restrictions, pets cannot tag along for this experience.

Accessibility

The experience is not accessible for wheelchair users, pram/stroller users, baby carriages, and people with mobility issues.

Additional information

As there is no timed entrance to the Palatine and Forum, it is not possible to skip the lines. Please expect a delay when entering these sites.

Names are mandatory for Colosseum bookings. Double-check the names at checkout for hassle-free entry. Be sure to bring a valid photo ID with you to gain entry.

Just a heads-up: the order of the tour might change, so it's a good idea to check for updates before your visit.

Names are mandatory for Colosseum bookings. Double check the names at check out for a hassle-free entry. Be sure to bring a valid photo ID with you to gain entry.

Note: this bus tour does not offer a hop-on hop-off ticket.

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

Please arrive at the redemption point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your visit to avoid any delays.

Please display the same at each ticket redemption point along with a valid photo ID.

Ticket redemption points

Colosseum

Meet your host inside the Parco del Colle Oppio.

Address: Via delle Terme di Tito, 00184 Roma RM, Italy.

Landmark: Corner of Via Nicola Salvi, inside the park.

Host identifier: Look for our staff in pink garments with the "I Love Rome" logo.

Get directions to the meeting point

Panoramic bus tour

Board your bus at Termini.

Address: 00185 Rome, Metropolitan City of Rome Capital, Italy.

Landmark: Facing Piazza dei Cinquecento - public line 910 yellow bus stop.

Get directions to the boarding point