Rome: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus & Colosseum, Vatican & Trevi

Eight stops, your own pace, Rome's biggest sights in one ticket

You board an open-top double-decker bus and hop on and off at eight stops across Rome: Vatican, Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain, Circus Maximus, and more. Choose your own pace and duration: one loop, 24, 48, or 72 hours of access. Audio guide in eight languages, free Wi-Fi, real-time bus tracking via app, and a free walking tour of central Rome are all included. Night tour option available separately.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Rome by hop-on hop-off bus

• Start at Terminal A
• Hop on at Stop 1 Giolitti
• Visit Stop 2 Santa Maria Maggiore
• Skip Stop 3 Colosseo (suspended)
• Visit Stop 4 Circo Massimo
• Visit Stop 5 Piazza Venezia
• Visit Stop 6 Vaticano
• Visit Stop 7 Piazza di Spagna
• Visit Stop 8 Piazza Barberini
• Enjoy 360-degree views from open deck
• Use Sightseeing Experience APP for navigation

The experience

You climb onto the open deck of a double-decker bus and suddenly the city is all around you: no windshield between you and the Colosseum rising up ahead. That's the first thing that hits you about a hop-on hop-off bus tour in Rome: you're not sealed inside a coach listening to someone talk about what you're passing. You're sitting in the air, moving through the streets at a pace that lets you actually see. The City Sightseeing Rome bus stops at eight points across the city (Piazza Venezia, Circus Maximus, the Vatican, Spanish Steps, Piazza Barberini, Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, and others), and you get to decide how long you stay at each one. Want to spend three hours at the Vatican? Get off, explore, hop back on when you're ready. Want to skip a stop entirely? The bus comes around again.

The ticket comes in different lengths: one loop if you just want to see the route without stopping, or 24, 48, or 72 hours of access, which means you can break the tour into pieces across multiple days. That matters in Rome, where the heat and the crowds make it hard to do everything at once. The buses have audio commentary in eight languages, so you're not dependent on a guide's pace or personality. You listen when you want, or you don't. There's also a Yellow Line operated by Vatican&Rome Open that's included with your ticket, plus free Wi-Fi onboard, and if you download the Sightseeing Experience app, you get a real-time map showing where each bus is, how long the wait is at each stop, and a free walking tour of the center in five languages. That app alone saves you from standing at a stop wondering if the bus is coming or if you're at the wrong place.

If you want to see Rome after dark, there's a separate night tour option: 90 minutes, leaves from Via Giolitti at 21:00, one loop only, and it covers the Colosseum, Trevi Fountain, and other lit-up landmarks. It's not hop-on hop-off. You stay on for the whole circuit. One thing to know: Stop 3 at the Colosseum is temporarily suspended, so that stop isn't available right now, though the bus still passes the other seven. On Sundays and certain holidays, traffic restrictions in Rome can affect which stops are running, so the exact route might shift depending on when you go. The bus is wheelchair accessible on the lower level, though electric wheelchairs can't be accommodated, and the easiest boarding point for accessibility is Via Marsala at Termini Station.

What’s included

• Hop-on hop-off ticket valid for your chosen duration (1 loop, 24, 48, or 72 hours).
• access to the Yellow Line operated by Vatican&Rome Open.
• free Wi-Fi onboard.
• onboard audio guide in eight languages.
• free walking tour of central Rome available via the Sightseeing Experience app.
• real-time bus tracking and stop information through the app.
• night tour ticket if you select that option.

Options for this experience

7 options

Single Loop Pass09:00Access to the Rome hop-on hop-off bus tour, valid for one loop only.

9 PM Night Tour Pass21:00Schedule note: For operational reasons, the 21:00 departure may be delayed by up to 15 minutes. This pass covers only one night loop departing at 9:15 PM. The tour departs exclusively from Via Giolitti, 32, so arrive 20 minutes early.

9:15 PM Night Tour Pass21:15This pass covers only one night loop departing at 9:15 PM. The tour departs exclusively from Via Giolitti, 32, so arrive 20 minutes early.

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1-Day Pass09:00Unlimited rides on the Rome hop-on hop-off bus tour, valid only for the day of purchase.

24-Hour Pass09:00Enjoy unlimited rides on the Rome hop-on hop-off bus tour for 24 hours, counting from your first use.

48-Hour Pass09:00Enjoy unlimited rides on the Rome hop-on hop-off bus tour for 48 hours, counting from your first use.

72-Hour Pass09:00Enjoy unlimited rides on the Rome hop-on hop-off bus tour for 72 hours, counting from your first use.

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 09:00, 21:00 and 21:15

Book up toStart time

AgesAdult (16 and older) · Child (5 to 15 years) · Infant (under 5): free

Audio guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Chinese and Russian

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleStroller friendlyPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Sightseeing Experience

Is this one for you?Choose this if you want to cover Rome's major landmarks (Vatican, Colosseum, Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps) without arranging separate transport or timing yourself to a guide's schedule. The flexibility to hop off and back on across multiple days works well if you prefer to break the sightseeing into smaller chunks rather than one long day.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 15 years); Infant (under 5): free.

How many stops does the City Sightseeing Rome bus make?

Eight stops: Giolitti, Santa Maria Maggiore, Colosseo (currently suspended), Circo Massimo, Piazza Venezia, Vaticano, Piazza di Spagna, and Piazza Barberini.

Can I get off the bus and rejoin it later?

Yes, if you buy a 24, 48, or 72-hour ticket. The one-loop option is a continuous circuit without hop-on hop-off access.

What languages is the audio guide available in?

Eight languages are available on the onboard audio guide.

Is there a night tour option?

Yes. The night tour runs for 90 minutes, departs from Via Giolitti at 21:00, and covers one loop only. It's not a hop-on hop-off tour.

What's included with my ticket?

Hop-on hop-off access (if your ticket type includes it), the Yellow Line, free Wi-Fi, onboard audio guide, and a free walking tour via the Sightseeing Experience app.

Is the bus wheelchair accessible?

Yes, the lower level is wheelchair accessible. Electric wheelchairs cannot be accommodated. The most accessible boarding point is Via Marsala at Termini Station.

What happens if a stop is closed?

Rome Municipality may restrict access to certain stops without warning. Colosseo is currently suspended. On Sundays and selected holidays, traffic restrictions can affect which stops are operating.

Can I use the app to track the bus?

Yes. The Sightseeing Experience app shows real-time bus positions, waiting times at each stop, and an interactive map of central Rome.