Why choose this Rome tour ?

Experience Rome’s wonders with this all-in-one package! Skip the line at the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill, plus enjoy a 24-hour hop-on, hop-off bus tour. Marvel at the Vatican, Piazza Venezia, and more from our open-top bus with over 10 stops. Get exclusive access to Mamertine Prison with an audio guide, and dive deeper with four self-guided walking tours. Perfect for explorers seeking a flexible, immersive way to uncover Rome’s rich history!

• Skip the lines and explore the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill.
• Experience Rome’s top landmarks with a flexible 24-hour open-top bus tour.
• Visit the historic Mamertine Prison with an engaging audio guide.
• Discover hidden gems in Rome with four self-guided walking tours.
• Explore Rome’s iconic sites at your own pace with our all-inclusive tour package.



Make the most of your Rome adventure

Tour Description & Additional Info:

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Due to the Jubilee, some monuments may be under restoration. Please pay attention to any messages we may send regarding potential changes.

Itinerary Routes

    Big Bus Rome: Hop-on, Hop-off Red Route

    Schedule:
    You can hop on the Big Bus Red Route Tour from 8 different stops, including Termini Station, the Colosseum and Piazza Venezia. Pre-recorded commentary is available in 7 languages. Bus frequency is every 15 minutes. First bus departs at 9am and last bus departs at 7pm.

    Stops:

    • Stop 1: Termini Railway Station – Via Giovanni Giolitti, 32
    • Stop 2: Basilica Santa Maria Maggiore – Piazza dell’Esquilino, 14
    • Stop 3: Colosseum – Via di San Gregorio (bus stop outside Roman Forum entrance)
    • Stop 4: Circo Massimo – Piazzale Ugo La Malfa
    • Stop 5: Piazza Venezia – Via di Teatro Marcello
    • Stop 6: Vatican – Corso Vittorio Emanuele, 323
    • Stop 7: Ludovisi / Spanish Steps – Via Ludovisi, 73
    • Stop 8: Piazza Barberini / Spanish Steps – Via Barberini 12


Options To Choose for Your Trip:

  • Colosseum & Bus Tour
    Add
    Big Bus Hop-on, Hop-off Ticket: Ticket valid for 24 hours from the time of redemption.
    Duration: 1 day
    Mamertine Prison: Entry to Mamertine Prison at chosen time.
    Colosseum Entry: Time slot confirmed at Mamertine Museum upon redemption.
    Roman Forum & Palatine Hill: Entry tickets provided at Mamertine Prison.

Colosseum & Roman Forum Entrance with Hop-on, Hop-off Tour Inclusions:

Included with Your Ticket

  • Colosseum entry (time slot confirmed at Mamertine Prison upon redemption)
  • Entry to the Mamertine Prison at chosen time
  • 24-hour Big Bus Hop-on, Hop-off ticket
  • Entry to Roman Forum and Palatine Hill

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Special Instructions:

    Redemption instructions:

    • Collect your combo ticket at any Big Bus stop or the kiosk at Piazza del Colosseo 4470. A team member will provide your bus ticket and Colosseum entry details.
    • Arrive at the Opera Romana Pellegrinaggi office at Mamertine Prison (Clivo Argentario, 1) 30 mins early to collect your actual Colosseum entry ticket.

    Know before you go:

    • The selected entry time refers to the Mamertine Prison, where your experience begins
    • Upon tickets collection at Mamertine Prison, you’ll get the next available entry time for the Colosseum archaeological area
    • The Colosseum entry is usually scheduled for 1 hour after the visit to Mamertine Prison
    • The Colosseum archaeological area ticket is not refundable

    Please be advised..

  • This Tour is Provided by Big Bus Tours – Rome.
  • Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Rome.
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • This Tour is Rated 1 Stars based on 1 valid reviews on VIATOR.
  • Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
  • Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.