How the Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Works
Using hop-on hop-off tourist buses in Rome is simple and quick.
Purchasing the ticket
The hop-on hop-off bus ticket can be booked online, selecting the tour date and its duration (24 or 48 hours). On the day of the tour, you present the voucher, either digital or printed, directly to the staff on board the bus. Once validated, you can immediately start your tour, hopping on and off without limits for the entire duration of the ticket.
What does the ticket include?
Hop-on hop-off tickets offer several benefits, including:
- Unlimited access to the buses for 24 or 48 hours, depending on the type of ticket purchased.
- Multilingual audio guide with headphones included, to discover details and curiosities about each attraction.
- Free Wi-Fi on board, to stay connected at all times.
- Detailed map of Rome, to help you plan your route.
- Exclusive discounts on selected attractions, depending on the ticket purchased.
Important information
- Frequency: buses run approximately every 20 minutes, ensuring a convenient and regular service.
- Route changes: some stops may be temporarily unavailable due to Jubilee preparations.
- Accessibility: buses are designed to be accessible to people with reduced mobility.
- Validity: the ticket is valid for 24 or 48 hours from the first use.
Attractions along the route
The hop-on hop-off bus route passes by all of Rome's iconic landmarks, with stops close to the city's main attractions.
You can start your journey at the Colosseum and the nearby ruins of the Roman Forum, immersing yourself in the ancient grandeur of the Empire. Continue with St. Peter's Basilica and the Vatican Museums, and pass by the main squares such as Piazza di Spagna, Piazza Navona, and Piazza Venezia.
The tour also includes stops at Santa Maria Maggiore, one of the most important papal basilicas, and the Palatine Hill, the legendary site of Rome's founding.