Big Bus: Rome Sightseeing Bus
Description
For a comfortable exploration of Rome, the Big Bus sightseeing bus is an excellent choice. It allows you to board and alight at various stops, enabling you to effortlessly visit landmarks such as the Colosseum, Vatican, and Pantheon.
Route & Stops
The Big Bus sightseeing service in Rome presents a convenient way to experience the Italian capital. This open-top, double-decker bus is equipped with an English-language audio guide, delivering fascinating details about the noteworthy sites you encounter.
Your journey will take you past significant landmarks in the Eternal City, including the Pantheon, Roman Forum, St. Peter's Basilica, Spanish Steps, and the Colosseum.
To view a map displaying the route and stops, visit the following link:
The bus departs from Via Giovanni Giolitti, 32, adjacent to the Roma Termini railway station.
Tour Options
When making a reservation, you can select from the following ticket options:
- 3-hour ticket: This allows you to hop on and off at any stop for three consecutive hours from ticket activation.
- Same-day ticket: This option permits unlimited bus rides on the day of activation.
- 24-hour ticket: Provides access for 24 hours from the first usage, with unlimited hop-on, hop-off privileges.
- 48-hour ticket: Enables two days of flexibility for riding the bus, plus a complimentary ice cream from a nearby shop.
- 72-hour ticket: The most extensive option, this ticket is valid for three days and includes a choice between an ice cream or a prosecco/soft drink at a local bar. Additionally, if purchased between April 13 and November 2, 2026, an evening bus tour is included.
How Does It Work?
Tickets for the Big Bus are valid for 3, 24, 48, or 72 consecutive hours from the first use. You have the freedom to hop on and off as many times as you wish, except with the same-day ticket, which is limited to that calendar day.
Schedule & Frequency
- The Big Bus sightseeing service operates daily from 9 am to 7 pm, with buses running every 13 to 28 minutes.
What's included
- Unlimited use of the Rome Big Bus sightseeing buses for 3, 24, 48 or 72 hours
- English–speaking audio guide
- Earphones for each person
- Ice cream (depending on selected option)
- Glass of prosecco or soft drink (depending on selected option)
- Scenic evening tour (depending on selected option)
Cancellation policy
Cancellazione gratuita fino a 24 ore prima (local time)
Important information
You can use this voucher either on your phone or printed at any Big Bus Tours stop.
At the following link, you can see the bus's route and stops:
The departure point will be at Via Giovanni Giolitti, 32, next to Roma Termini railway station.
Bus Schedule
- The Big Bus sightseeing bus operates daily from 9 am to 7 pm, and runs every 13 to 28 minutes.
Please note that these times are flexible and subject to change.
We recommend downloading the Big Bus Tours app (available for IOS or Android) to get up-to-date information about stops, routes and potential delays.
You can also go to the Big Bus offices in Rome to ask for information. The offices are located at the following points:
- Roma Termini Station
- Via delle Terme di Diocleziano, 34
How to Enjoy Your Benefits?
If you have chosen the 48 or 72-hour tickets, follow these instructions to enjoy your benefits:
- Ice cream (48 or 72-hour tickets): present your booking confirmation to a Big Bus team member, and they will give you a receipt. With this receipt, you can go to any of the "The Gelatist" locations to collect your ice cream (Via Nazionale 19 and 160, Via del Corso 74 and 293, Via del Tritone 90, Piazza di Trevi 95, Via Torino 25, or Via delle Quattro Fontane 40).
- Prosecco or soft drink (72-hour ticket): present your booking confirmation directly to the staff at "Angie's Restaurant" (Piazza Mignanelli 21A) to receive your drink.
- Evening tour (72-hour ticket): we remind you that if you purchased a ticket for use between April 13 and November 2, 2026, an evening tour on the bus is included. You can check the exact schedule with members of the Big Bus team.
Additional Info
Due to weather conditions, in some circumstances, the open-top bus may be modified to a bus with a roof to protect passengers.
On some occasions, due to circumstances beyond our control, such as traffic disruptions, the route may be slightly modified.
Save Our Planet!
During the tour, you'll be provided with single-use earphones. To try and be more sustainable and reduce waste, we recommend bringing your own earphones.
INFORMATION FOR BBT CSR This product has been booked by Civitatis, please scan the QR code. If necessary, seek authorisation from your supervisor quoting the short code on this voucher.
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