Rome Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tours 2026

Open-top double-decker buses with stops at the Vatican, Colosseum and Trastevere

Overview

Rome hop-on hop-off bus tours

  • 24 and 48-hour hop-on hop-off passes
  • Big Bus, City Sightseeing and I Love Rome operators
  • Night bus tours past floodlit monuments
  • Combos with skip-the-line Vatican tickets

Rome's hop-on hop-off buses run open-top double-decker routes connecting the Colosseum, Piazza Venezia, the Vatican, Piazza del Popolo, Trastevere and Termini station. Big Bus, City Sightseeing and I Love Rome all operate in the city with 24 and 48-hour passes. Audio commentary plays in multiple languages through headphones. Night bus tours run panoramic routes past floodlit monuments. Combo packages pair the bus pass with skip-the-line Vatican Museums tickets.

FAQ

Frequently asked

Quick answers on booking, access and what to expect.

Big Bus and City Sightseeing both cover the same major stops. Big Bus tends to have newer vehicles and more frequent departures. I Love Rome is a budget alternative. For first-time visitors, any 24-hour pass gives a good overview of the city.

Why tickadoo

Why book Rome bus tours with tickadoo?

  • 24 and 48-hour passes from Big Bus and City Sightseeing
  • Combo deals with Vatican Museums skip-the-line entry
  • Instant mobile tickets, show your phone to board
  • Full-refund guarantee if your tour is cancelled

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