Rome Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tours
Open-Top Bus Tickets for Rome's Main Sights
Big Bus Rome: Hop-on Hop-off Tour
From
30.74 €
30.74 €
City Sightseeing Rome – Hop-on Hop-off Open-Top Bus Tour
From
19.08 €
19.08 €
Big Bus Rome: Hop-on Hop-off Tour












At a Glance
- Discover Rome’s famous sights at your own pace aboard a comfortable double-decker bus with flexible hop-on hop-off tickets valid for multiple durations.
Highlights
- Enjoy panoramic views from the upper deck of a double-decker bus.
- Choose between 24, 48, or 72-hour tickets for flexible touring.
- Benefit from free onboard WiFi for connectivity during the journey.
- Learn about Rome’s landmarks with a multilingual audio guide.
- Access free self-guided walking tours to explore the city on foot.
- Track buses in real-time using the complimentary Big Bus app.
What’s Included
- Access to a hop-on hop-off bus tour valid for 24, 48, or 72 hours based on the selected option.
- Availability of complimentary WiFi onboard the buses.
- Multilingual recorded audio commentary for an informative experience.
- Self-guided walking tours through VOX, allowing independent exploration.
- Free use of the Big Bus application with live tracking features.
Good to Know
- Children aged 4 years and younger can ride for free.
- Buses operate daily from 09:00 to 18:00.
- Accommodations are wheelchair accessible.
- Passengers must exchange their digital voucher for a physical ticket at any Big Bus stop.
- Hop-on and hop-off freedom is unlimited throughout the validity period.
- Multiple-day passes are to be used on consecutive days.
- Strollers are permitted, but luggage such as suitcases is not allowed on the buses.
Cancellation Policy
- This ticket is fully refundable up to 24 hours before the start of the event.
Price From:
30.74 €
30.74 €
City Sightseeing Rome – Hop-on Hop-off Open-Top Bus Tour

















At a Glance
- Experience flexible transportation around Rome’s famous landmarks with hop-on hop-off access using an open-top double-decker bus.
Highlights
- Explore top attractions like the Vatican, Colosseum, and Spanish Steps at your own pace.
- Enjoy the exclusive inclusion of the Jubilee Line.
- Benefit from an audio guide in multiple languages detailing the city’s sights.
- Access free WiFi during your bus journey.
- Use a printed route map and a dedicated app featuring walking tours and real-time bus tracking.
What’s Included
- This ticket grants unlimited hop-on hop-off access on City Sightseeing Rome buses, including key routes covering the city and Vatican.
- It includes admission to the Jubilee Line, available exclusively with this pass.
- Passengers receive a paper route map and an audio guide covering significant locations around Rome.
- Use the Sightseeing Experience mobile application, which supports several languages and offers walking tours alongside bus tracking.
- Free WiFi is provided on board for a connected travel experience.
Good to Know
- Children younger than 5 years can ride for free.
- Tickets are valid for periods of 24, 48, or 72 hours starting from first use.
- Large luggage is prohibited on the buses.
- The tour is accessible for wheelchair users.
- Buses operate approximately every 20 minutes, from 9:00 AM until 6:30 PM daily.
- Provider information: Sightseeing Experience SRL, located at Via Londra 5, 52022, Cavriglia, Italy.
Cancellation Policy
- This ticket is fully refundable up to 48 hours before the start of the event.
Price From:
19.08 €
19.08 €
A hop-on hop-off bus gets you between Rome's spread-out sights with commentary on the way, and you choose where to stop.
Choose Your Bus
City Sightseeing Rome
An open-top bus past the Vatican, the Colosseum and the Spanish Steps, with the Jubilee Line, a printed map and a multilingual audio guide.
Big Bus Rome
A double-decker with an open upper deck, 24, 48 or 72-hour tickets and free self-guided walking tours in the app.
Good to Know Before You Ride
Big Bus tickets come in 24, 48 or 72-hour versions.
City Sightseeing includes its Jubilee Line.
Both buses have free WiFi and a multilingual audio guide.
Both apps show buses in real time and include walking tours.
Explore More of Rome
St. Peter's Basilica, Square and Papal Grottoes: Afternoon guided tour
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26.25 €
26.25 €
Museum of the Roman Empire (Capitoline Museum) + Multimedia Experience of Ancient Rome
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32.00 €
32.00 €
Palazzo Barberini: Skip-the-line ticket + Guided tour
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380.00 €
380.00 €
St. Peter's Basilica, Square and Papal Grottoes: Afternoon guided tour












At a Glance
- Experience a detailed guided visit through St. Peter’s Basilica, its square, and the Vatican Grottoes, discovering outstanding art and history.
Highlights
- Explore the grandeur of St. Peter’s Square and understand the optical illusions designed by Bernini.
- Marvel at the magnificent mosaics inside the iconic Basilica.
- Admire Renaissance and Neoclassic artworks, including Michelangelo’s Pietà and the large canopy.
- Visit the underground grottoes, including St. Peter’s tomb and ancient basilica walls.
- Enjoy the commentary of a live guide available in multiple languages.
What’s Included
- Entrance to St. Peter’s Basilica allowing you to explore its architectural splendor.
- Access to the Vatican Grottoes beneath the Basilica.
- Guided tour led by a live expert who narrates the history and art.
- Headset provided to ensure you clearly hear the guide throughout the tour.
- Comprehensive commentary illuminating the significant artworks and historical points.
Good to Know
- This tour is not suitable for wheelchair users due to limited accessibility.
- The tour’s schedule may be affected by weather conditions or religious events.
- St. Peter’s Basilica itself is free to enter, but waiting times up to 25 minutes can occur during busy periods.
- Part of the security check line might be exposed to sunlight; visitors are advised to bring sun protection and water.
- Strollers and pets are not allowed inside the Basilica.
- From June until late August, expect possible long waits to access the Basilica.
- In case certain areas or grottoes are closed, the guide will adjust the route to ensure the tour’s quality remains intact.
- Meet your guide at Largo del Colonnato number 5, outside the Basilica and the Square, before security checks.
- Look for a tour staff member holding a yellow TOURIKS sign and avoid entering metal detectors before meeting the guide.
- Bringing your own wired headphones is recommended as a backup.
Cancellation Policy
- This ticket is fully refundable up to 24 hours before the start of the event.
Price From:
26.25 €
26.25 €
Museum of the Roman Empire (Capitoline Museum) + Multimedia Experience of Ancient Rome






At a Glance
- Experience Rome’s oldest museum with priority entry and enjoy an engaging multimedia introduction to Ancient Rome.
Highlights
- Gain expedited access to the Capitoline Museums without waiting in lines.
- Discover exclusive temporary exhibits included in your visit.
- Watch a captivating multimedia presentation about Ancient Rome.
- Receive assistance at the designated Touristation Aracoeli office.
- Benefit from a downloadable audio guide app focused on Rome.
What’s Included
- Entry ticket granting access to the Capitoline Museums, including all temporary exhibitions.
- A multimedia video that introduces and enriches your understanding of Ancient Rome.
- Support and guidance available at the Touristation Aracoeli office.
- Access to the Rome City Audio Guide App for additional exploration.
Good to Know
- Your smartphone voucher must be exchanged for a paper ticket at the Touristation Office between 9:30 AM and 3:30 PM.
- The multimedia introduction is presented in English.
- Children under 6 years enter free with a complimentary ticket.
- First Sunday of every month offers free admission to the museum.
- The museum operates daily from 9:30 AM to 7:30 PM.
Cancellation Policy
- This ticket is fully refundable up to 48 hours before the start of the event.
Price From:
32.00 €
32.00 €
Palazzo Barberini: Skip-the-line ticket + Guided tour










At a Glance
- Experience priority entry to Barberini Palace combined with a guided tour showcasing masterpieces including Raphael’s La Fornarina and Baroque art highlights.
Highlights
- Bypass entrance waiting lines for faster access.
- Enjoy a live guided tour available in English, Italian, and Spanish.
- Use provided headsets to hear the guide clearly.
- Learn about famous artists like Raphael, Borromini, and Pietro da Cortona.
- Explore Baroque art and historical narratives inside the palace.
What’s Included
- Admission ticket with skip-the-line privileges at Barberini Palace.
- An expert-led guided tour in multiple languages.
- Use of headsets to better follow the commentary during the tour.
- Insights into significant artworks such as La Fornarina and frescoes by renowned artists.
- Please note that the ticket does not cover entry to the Caravaggio exhibition.
Good to Know
- The maximum size per tour group is 20 individuals.
- The duration of the tour is approximately two hours.
- The tour languages offered are English, Italian, and Spanish.
- Visitors must meet at the Barberini Palace garden near the fountain where staff will be holding a blue flag labeled ‘Doooing Experience’.
- Smartphone tickets should be presented directly to the guide on arrival.
- Large bags and luggage are prohibited inside the venue.
- From August 26 to October 21, the 18th-century rooms in the palace will be temporarily inaccessible.
- From September 4 to January 31, 2026, Caravaggio’s Judith Slaying Holofernes will be on loan abroad and unavailable for viewing.
- The tour does not include hotel transfers, food, or drinks.
Cancellation Policy
- This ticket is fully refundable up to 24 hours before the start of the event.
Price From:
380.00 €
380.00 €