Rome: Big Bus Hop-on, Hop-off Open-Top Sightseeing Tour
Borgo, Rome
Explore Rome’s iconic sights with an open-top bus tour. Enjoy views of the Vatican, Colosseum, and Piazza Venezia. Choose a one-day ticket or opt for a 24-, 48-, or 72-hour hop-on, hop-off ticket.
Rome Open-Top Double-Decker Bus Tour with Hop-On Hop-Off Service
This open-top double-decker bus tour in Rome suits visitors seeking flexible sightseeing with access to top landmarks and digital walking tours.
Highlights
- Discover Rome’s iconic landmarks on an open-top, double-decker bus tour
- Enjoy views of the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Circus Maximus
- City’s largest fleet with frequent hop-on, hop-off service
- Learn Rome’s history through engaging audio commentary
- Explore additional sites with digital self-guided walking tours
Description
Experience Rome from an open-top double-decker bus, starting daily at Termini Railway Station. The route includes 8 stops, allowing you to hop on and off to visit key landmarks such as the Colosseum, Spanish Steps, Vatican City, and more.
Choose from five ticket options: half-day (3 hours), one-day, 24-, 48-, or 72-hour tickets. Longer tickets offer extended flexibility to explore the city at your pace. Between April 10 and November 2, the 72-hour ticket includes a panoramic night tour to see Rome illuminated after dark.
You can upgrade your ticket to receive a complimentary gelato with the 48-hour option or choose between gelato and a glass of prosecco or soft drink with the 72-hour ticket.
Tour Stops Include
- Basilica Santa Maria Maggiore
- Colosseum (nearest alternative stop: Circo Massimo)
- Roman Forum
- Circus Maximus
- San Giovanni
- Piazza Venezia
- Piazza Navona
- Pantheon
- Castel Sant'Angelo
- Vatican City
- St. Peter's Basilica
- Trevi Fountain
- Spanish Steps
- Piazza Barberini
- Termini Railway Station
Includes
- Half-day (3-hour), one-day, 24-, 48-, or 72-hour hop-on hop-off bus tour (depending on selected ticket)
- Panoramic night tour with 72-hour tickets (April 10–November 2 only)
- Complimentary gelato or prosecco/soft drink depending on ticket type
- Digital audio commentary in multiple languages
- Free Wi-Fi on board
- Access to free digital self-guided tours
- Real-time bus tracking via mobile app
Excludes
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Important Information
- Stop 3 (Colosseum - Via di San Gregorio) is currently closed; use Stop 8 (Circo Massimo), about a 10-minute walk from the Colosseum
- Recommended ticket activation points: Termini Station (Stop 1, Via Giovanni Giolitti 32) and Big Bus Shop & Info Centre (Via delle Terme di Diocleziano 34)
- Buses are wheelchair accessible and air-conditioned on the lower deck
- The 72-hour ticket's panoramic night tour is non-hop-on hop-off
- Infants aged 4 and under travel free without tickets
- 48-hour ticket includes one complimentary gelato redeemable at selected The Gelatist locations (voucher required)
- 72-hour ticket includes choice of gelato or prosecco/soft drink at Angie’s Restaurant (Piazza Mignanelli 21A), one redemption per ticket
Cancellation Policy
Cancel up to 24 hours before your booking for a full refund.
To get the most from your visit, book tickets in advance and activate your ticket at Termini Station. For comfort, bring water and wear comfortable shoes for walking between stops.
