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Rome is one of the oldest cities in the world, so it has a vast historical and cultural heritage. Enjoying the many treasures it has on foot can be exhausting, especially in summer. So how to cover them all in a short visit without being exhausting? With the Rome sightseeing bus!
Before your trip you can book your ticket online and activate it once you are in the city, when you board the vehicle on the day you want to do the activity. Depending on the option you have chosen**(24, 48 or 72 hours**) you can use it unlimited for the selected time from the time of its first use.
Rome Hop-On Hop-Off City Sightseeing Bus Tour
Tour Rome by bus at the best price for 1, 2 or 3 days.
If you feel like discovering the Eternal City while escaping from long walks or the summer heat, with this option you can choose the duration of your ticket (24, 48 or 72 hours). It also includes audio commentary during the tour explaining the most important points of interest.
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The City Sightseeing tourist bus can be used in two ways. On the one hand, you can use it as a means of transport to get quickly and easily to the tourist attractions you want to visit. With the free stop system you can get off at the stops you want to explore the area at your leisure and then get back on to continue your tour of Rome.
Another interesting way is to do the entire route at least once: it will allow you to discover the city of Rome from another perspective and enjoy the panoramic views of the landscape while you travel comfortably seated listening to the audio guide's commentary on the different monuments of the city.
Why I like this option: besides being the most economical, it is a flexible option.
Recommended if... you are thinking of booking in advance the tickets for the tourist bus at the best price.
Rome Hop-On Hop-Off Big Bus Tour
Discover Rome comfortably and flexibly
With your 24, 48 or 72 hour Big Bus ticket you will be able to get to know the Italian capital in a very comfortable way, being able to make free stops at all the places of interest along the route while you discover all the history of the city with the recorded commentary.
With Rome's Big Bus tourist bus you can make free stops at all the sights along the route and get back on whenever you want. In addition, while you are on the bus you can listen to the recorded commentary to keep you up to date with all the curiosities and history of the city.
The buses run from morning to evening and a bus leaves every 20 minutes covering the most important monuments of the city such as the Colosseum, the Circus Maximus, Castel San Angelo, the Basilica Santa Maria Maggiore or Piazza Venezia, among others. In addition, this option gives you the possibility to ride the City Sightseeing Rome and Vatican&Rome Open Bus buses, as well as the Big Bus.
Why I like this option: it is a very comfortable and flexible option to get to know the city and includes many options because you can ride the City Sightseeing Rome and Vatican&Rome Open Bus buses, as well as the Big Bus.
Recommended if... you want to get a general idea of the city and then go deeper into each of the points and monuments of interest.
What's included in your ticket
With your ticket on the City Sightseeing Bus or the Big Bus of Rome you can buy 24, 48 or 72 hour passes.
- Audio guide on board in several different languages (English, Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, German, Russian and traditional or simplified Chinese).
- Free Wi-Fi on the bus: it always comes in handy if you want to search the Internet for a nearby restaurant after the tour or to share your photos instantly on social networks without using up your mobile data.
- Free mobileapp.
Why do I recommend you to see Rome by tourist bus?
First of all, because I think it is the most practical way to get to know Rome if you have little time or if it is the first time you visit the Italian capital, since on board the tourist bus you can admire in a complete tour several of the main attractions of the city such as the Vatican City, the Colosseum and the Trevi Fountain (one of the most beautiful fountains in Rome) among others.
Secondly, because you can use the bus as transportation. This is a very comfortable and fun way to explore Rome, especially if you are traveling with children. They will not get tired walking from one monument to another because with this tourist bus you can get off at any stop of the itinerary to explore an area and then get back on to continue the tour to the next attraction.
Thirdly, because with the tourist bus you can download the free mobile app that shows you an interactive map with the position of the buses in real time and the waiting time at each stop so you can better plan your route. In addition, this app includes a free walking route, which I think is a very good idea if you don't know where to start your visit. Sounds good, doesn't it?
Rome sightseeing bus itinerary
Rome's classic open-top double-decker tourist bus awaits you for a fun, comfortable and dynamic tour of the Eternal City lasting 1 hour and 40 minutes.
Stops
- Via Marsala, 7 - Terminal A
- Via dell'Esquilino, 8 - Stop no. 2 Santa Maria Maggiore
- Via di San Gregorio - Stop no. 3 Colosseum
- Piazzale Ugo la Malfa - Stop No. 4 Circo Massimo
- Via del Teatro di Marcello, 12 - Stop no. 5 Piazza Venezia
- Lungotevere Tor di Nona, 7 - Stop no. 6 Vaticano
- Via Ludovisi - Stop n. 7 Piazza di Spagna
- Via Barberini, 2 - Stop n. 8 Piazza Barberini
What will you see during the tour?
Trevi Fountain
The most beautiful baroque fountain in the world. Its origins date back to 19 BC although the current monument dates from the eighteenth century.
It is a wonderful outdoor work of art attached to the facade of the Palazzo Poli representing the god Neptune taming the waters. Legend has it that if you want to return to Rome you must throw a coin into its waters.
To learn more about the beautiful Trevi Fountain, do not miss the article Trevi Fountain: stories, curiosities and what to see near the fountain in Rome.
Circus Maximus of Rome
Today there are hardly any remains of what was once the Circus Maximus, the largest in the city, so you have to imagine what it was like in its time of splendor. Here were held the public games consisting of chariot races pulled by horses, pedestrian races, equestrian exhibitions or mock battles.
Piazza Venezia
One of the most important squares in Rome that takes its name from Palazzo Venezia, the first of Renaissance style built in the city. In the center of the square stands the national monument to King Vittorio Emanuele II, one of the architects of the unification of Italy along with Giuseppe Garibaldi.
Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore
It is considered the largest of the churches dedicated to the Virgin Mary in Rome. It dates back to the 4th century A.D. and legend has it that the Virgin herself appeared to Pope Liberius to give him instructions for its construction. The basilica presents very diverse architectural styles that reflect the stages of Christian art in Rome. It is one of the four Major Basilicas of Rome that you cannot miss.
The Colosseum
The Colosseum is the emblem of Rome and one of the 7 wonders of the modern world. Almost 2,000 years old, it is the largest amphitheater built during the Roman Empire which hosted gladiatorial games, naval battles, animal fights and even executions of prisoners.
Want to see it in person without having to wait in line for hours at the door? Then take a look at the post Colosseum of Rome Tickets!
Piazza Barberini
It is one of the most iconic squares of Rome famous for the fountains of the Triton and the Bees, made by Gian Lorenzo Bernini. Near this place is located the Barberini Palace, which houses the National Gallery of Ancient Art.
Piazza Vittorio Emanuele II
Also known as Piazza Vittorio, it was one of the main food markets in Rome. In the center is a garden where you will see the remains of Alexander's nymphaeum and the so-called Magic Gate, the entrance to the ancient Villa Palombara, which was the residence of the alchemist Massimiliano Palombara.
Vatican City
It is a city-state located in the heart of Rome and the headquarters of the Catholic Church.
Three are the must-sees during a trip here: St. Peter's Square and Basilica and the Vatican Museums where the Sistine Chapel is located.
If you are wondering how to get your tickets to see this jewel click on Where to buy tickets for the Vatican or The best guided tours of the Vatican.
Rome sightseeing bus schedule
The schedule is from Monday to Sunday from 9 am to 6 pm.
What to consider before booking this experience
- Choose the date you want to do this activity and the number of people who will participate. Then select the 24, 48 or 72 hours option. You will be taken to a page where you will be asked for your personal information and an email address.
- Important: enter a valid email address because you will receive a confirmation email at the end of the reservation. Check that all the information on your reservation is correct and keep this email to have it handy when you have to show it to the tour bus driver to get on board.
- If you are unable to do this experience for any reason and you want a full refund, remember that you must cancel your reservation at least 24 hours before the start date of the activity. You will find the instructions to cancel in the confirmation email.
Comparative table of the two options
- Rome Hop-On Hop-Off City Sightseeing Bus Tour
- From $28
- Passes of 24, 48 or 72 hours.
- Every day from morning to afternoon.
- Audio guide on the bus.
- Free stops.
- Free Wifi on the bus.
- Baby carriages are available.
- Wheelchair accessible.
- This ticket is valid for City Sightseeing Roma, Big Bus and Vatican&Rome Open Bus.
- Book now
- Rome Hop-On Hop-Off Big Bus Tour
- From $37
- 24, 48 or 72 hours passes.
- Every day from morning to afternoon.
- Audio guide on the bus.
- Free stops.
- Recorded commentary.
- Free Wifi on the bus.
- Baby carriages are available.
- Wheelchair accessible.
- Book now
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