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Combo (Save 31%): Rome Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour + Colosseum, Palatine Hill & Roman Forum Tickets

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.

Open today

Explore at your pace

Choose your entry time, stay as long as you like

Audio guide

Enhance your experience with multilingual audio guide

4.4/5(8,856)

Ilona K

Couple

Verified booking

Last week

We really enjoyed exploring both places without having to wait in line. Unfortunately, there was no German audio guide. The creative descriptions given by the guides holding the tickets made it an exciting scavenger hunt. They don’t always have the color of the flag you’re looking for...

Glen G

Family

Verified booking

Last week

Visiting the Colosseum. the Roman Forum was an amazing experience . The Roman forum was a very interesting . My advice is to get there two three hours prior or afterwards your visit time slot..

Efrain P

Solo

Verified booking

Last week

I loved it. The staff at the agency were really helpful in showing me around, and they gave me instructions in Spanish. Just be prepared to do a lot of walking because the tour is quite long.

Peter S

Couple

Verified booking

2 days ago

Everything worked perfectly. The German audio guide was clear, precise, and easy to understand. The location tracking also works flawlessly. There’s nothing to complain about.

Andreas T

Couple

Verified booking

Last week

The view from inside the 2nd level to the Arena & the basement. The whole tour to the Forum & Palatine Hill, especially the view from Palatine Hill to the whole Forum below.

Begoña A

Couple

Verified booking

Last week

I loved learning about all the history behind what the colosseum had been used for in the past! I also loved how I could pause the recordings and play them back.

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 7 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.

Rome Hop-on Hop-off bus tour

1-day unlimited hop-on hop-off tour by Big Bus

Access to Red route

Audio guide in English, Italian, Spanish, French, German, Brazilian Portuguese & Mandarin

Free Wi-Fi & headphones

Mobile app with a detailed map and live bus tracking

Colosseum, Palatine Hill & Roman Forum

Timed entry to Colosseum (near Stop #8 on Red route)

Access to Palatine Hill & Roman Forum

Audio guide in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Chinese

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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What our guests say
Sparapan C
Couple
Verified booking
Yesterday
Hello, the sites we visited were beautiful—the only downside (which is a shame, since that’s exactly why we used this service) was that the audio guide wasn’t working. Actually, there was no issue with the app, but when we listened to the selected area, we heard different explanations—and this happened on both of our phones. Too bad 🥺 I didn’t call support because I didn’t really have time to do that while we were there. We had downloaded the audio guides and apps onto our phones well in advance
Typhaine G
Group
Verified booking
2 days ago
Cons: The person handing out tickets wasn't wearing any identifying badge; I had to call the number listed on the reservation to be told that the person was holding a green flag. Also, we had the audio guide option, but there was no mention of it on the app as there should have been. Otherwise, everything went smoothly; we were able to skip the line as agreed.
Maria T
Family
Verified booking
2 days ago
It should be explained a bit more in detail. This is a self guide tour. No one is coming to get you (as the meeting point provided no one come). I had to call them and told me we send the tickets via email the day before only. And went to spam. At the end it worked but was a bit confusing
Ilona K
Couple
Verified booking
Last week
We really enjoyed exploring both places without having to wait in line. Unfortunately, there was no German audio guide. The creative descriptions given by the guides holding the tickets made it an exciting scavenger hunt. They don’t always have the color of the flag you’re looking for...
Antje R
Group
Verified booking
Last week
Access worked well. The app is very informative, but we didn't really like how it worked. It would be better if it provided specific information about individual stations. But the app just kept running, even when we only selected specific pieces of information....

Discover Rome with convenient bus transportation and direct Colosseum access combined in one affordable pass that gives you everything you need for a perfect day in Rome!

Rome Hop-on Hop-off bus tour

Red route

The Red Route guides you from the vibrant energy of local markets to the solemn grandeur of imperial forums. Discover historic basilicas, majestic palaces, and sun-drenched piazzas, while panoramic rooftop vistas reveal Rome's timeless story, a stunning cityscape where ancient, Renaissance, and modern layers intertwine.

Schedule

First bus: 9am from Stop #1 Rome Termini Station

Last bus: 7pm from Stop #1 Rome Termini Station

Frequency: Every 14 minutes

Popular stops: Colosseum, Vatican Museums, Spanish Steps

Please click here for the detailed route map and boarding points.

You can join the tour at any stop and hop on and off for the duration of your ticket.

Colosseum, Palatine Hill & Roman Forum

Step into the heart of ancient Rome with a reserved entry ticket to the Colosseum, bypassing the main queues for swift access at your chosen time. Once inside, you can walk in the footsteps of gladiators, explore the spectator seating, and discover artifacts in the museum on Level 2. Your experience extends beyond the arena walls, granting you the freedom to explore the adjacent Roman Forum and Palatine Hill at your own pace within 24 hours. There, you can wander among the evocative ruins of temples, palaces, and ancient marketplaces. To deepen your journey, enhance your visit with an audio guide, bringing the glorious and complex history of Ancient Rome to life.

What's not allowed

Rome Hop-on Hop-off bus tour

Luggage is not allowed on board.

Colosseum, Palatine Hill & Roman Forum

Large backpacks and luggage are not allowed inside the venue.

A storage facility is not available at the venue. However, you can take a baby stroller into the Colosseum if it is necessary.

Accessibility

Rome Hop-on Hop-off bus tour

Most of the buses are wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible. However, strollers must be left on the lower deck of the bus.

Additional information

Rome Hop-on Hop-off bus tour

Pets with muzzles are welcome on board.

Colosseum, Palatine Hill & Roman Forum

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

Please note that timed priority entry is only available at the Colosseum, but the tickets for the Forum and Palatine will remain valid for an additional 24 hours after the Colosseum entry time selected during booking.

Note that there are 2 entrances: one for the Colosseum, and another for the Roman Forum & Palatine Hill (combined). You may enter each entrance ONLY ONCE and not re-enter.

The security check can take 30 minutes or more. To make the process quicker, please insert any object (including mobile phones) in the bag/backpack or in the tray to be included in the X-ray.

Going for the audio guide? Simply ensure that the guides are downloaded on the Headout app before your visit. It’s super simple to use, and you get offline access with an easy language-switching feature. Just make sure your phone is fully charged, and don’t forget to bring your favorite headphones!

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.

Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.