Tour Overview
Discover the best of Rome with complete freedom. This flexible experience combines a panoramic Hop-On Hop-Off bus tour with optional skip-the-line entry to the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill. Choose between self-guided or guided options and exp
Discover Rome by Bus and Explore the Colosseum at Your Own Pace
Experience the best of Rome with a combined ticket that gives you access to the Hop-On Hop-Off panoramic sightseeing bus and a self-guided tour of the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill. Choose between a 24-hour bus pass and enjoy the freedom to explore the Eternal City as it suits you. With 10 centrally located stops, you'll easily reach iconic landmarks like Vatican City, Piazza Venezia, and Circus Maximus. While on board, enjoy multilingual audio commentary in 8 languages and panoramic views from the open-top double-decker bus.
This tour includes skip-the-line entry to the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill. Enhance your visit using our multilingual audio guide app (available in English, Spanish, French, Italian, German, Portuguese, and Chinese) with 44 points of interest to deepen your experience at your own pace.
IMPORTANT: The time you select when booking refers to your reserved entry time for the Colosseum. You must check in at our agency (Via Labicana 96) 30 minutes before this time to collect your entry ticket and instructions for the audio guide app.
Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Highlights:
Runs daily from 9:00 AM to 5:45 PM
Full loop duration: approximately 2.5 hours
Ticket validity starts at first use
Printed ticket required for bus access
Bus Stops Include:
TERMINAL 1 – Piazza dei Cinquecento (corner Via Cavour)
Santa Maria Maggiore – Piazza dell’Esquilino 12
Colosseum – Via di San Gregorio
Circus Maximus – Belvedere di Romolo e Remo
Piazza Venezia – Via del Teatro Marcello
Vatican City – Lungotevere Tor di Nona 7
Villa Borghese – Via Ludovisi 48
Barberini Square – Via Barberini 14.
Plan your visit with total flexibility, skip the lines, and experience two of Rome’s must-do experiences in one convenient package.
What's Included
- Here’s a clear list of what is included in the experience:24-hour Hop-On Hop-Off bus ticket (depending on the option selected)Panoramic open-top double-decker bus tour of RomeMultilingual audio commentary on the bus (available in 8 languages)Free Wi-Fi onboard the busMap of Rome with bus route and stopsOption to include Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill entry ticketsOption to include a multilingual self-guided audio tour of the Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill (English, Spanish, Italian, French, German, Portuguese, and Chinese)
What's Not Included
- Hotel pick-up and drop-offFood and drinksGratuities (optional and not included)Entry tickets to attractions, unless explicitly selected at bookingLive guide serviceHeadphones for the audio guide app (please bring your own)Devices for audio guide use (smartphones required; not provided)
