Big Bus: Rome Sightseeing Bus

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Guided tours and free tours

Guide en: Anglais

Description

For a comfortable exploration of Rome, the Big Bus sightseeing bus is an ideal choice. You can easily hop on and off at various designated stops to visit iconic sites such as the Colosseum, the Vatican, and the Pantheon without the need for extensive walking.

Route & Stops

The Big Bus sightseeing service in Rome presents one of the most convenient ways to immerse yourself in the charm of the Italian capital. This open-top, double-decker bus is equipped with an English-speaking audio guide that shares fascinating insights about each landmark along the route.

This bus journey navigates the key highlights of the Eternal City, stopping at notable attractions including the Pantheon, the Roman Forum, St. Peter's Basilica, the Spanish Steps, and the Colosseum.

A detailed map of the route and stops is available at the following link:

Rome Big Bus Routes and Stops

Your journey will commence at Via Giovanni Giolitti, 32, right next to Roma Termini railway station.

Tour Options

When you book your ticket, you can select from the following options:

3-hour ticket: this option allows you to hop on and off the bus for a total of 3 consecutive hours from the moment your ticket is activated.
Same-day ticket: this ticket lets you enjoy the sightseeing bus service on the calendar day you activate it, allowing unlimited hops on and off during that timeframe.
24-hour ticket: choose this for hop-on hop-off access during a 24-hour period.
48-hour ticket: this option grants you the flexibility to hop on and off for a full 48-hours.
72-hour ticket: for those wanting an extended experience, this ticket provides access for a total of 72 hours.

How Does It Work?

The tickets for the Big Bus are valid for 3, 24, 48, or 72 consecutive hours from first use. During this validity, you can hop on and off at your leisure, with the exception of the same-day ticket, which is limited to the activation day. All tickets retain a validity of 14 days from the date of travel.

Schedule & Frequency

The Big Bus sightseeing service operates daily from 9 am to 7 pm, with buses running every 13 to 28 minutes.

Inclus

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)

Politique d'annulation

Cancellazione gratuita fino a 24 ore prima (heure locale)

Informations importantes

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:

Rome Big Bus Route and Stops

The departure point will be at Via Giovanni Giolitti, 32, next to Roma Termini railway station.

All tickets are valid for 14 days from the date of travel. Upon booking, we'll email you a voucher to be handed in on the first bus you take.

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.