Rome Open Bus 24/48/72 hrs | Colosseum, Roman Forum, Palatine Hill Guided Tour
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Rome, Italy
2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
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Overview
Enjoy Rome with the exclusive Hop-on Hop-Off Formula. Save money and time!
By the chosen option, you can visit the main places in Rome like the Colosseum, Vatican City, Trevi Fountain, and many more sites efficiently and comfortably.
Explore the best of Rome comfortably and efficiently. With the panoramic Hop-On Hop-Off bus tour, you can run far and wide in Rome for 24, 48, or 72 hours, according to your chosen option. Onboard you'll find 8 languages audio commentary that will guide you through Rome and its wonders.
Besides the comfort of the panoramic sightseeing tour, you will also enjoy
Ancient Rome: Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill guided group tour to discover the origins of Rome, the myth, and the grandeur of the ancient city. With this fantastic tour of about 3 hours, our professional guide will take you back on a journey through time.
With this tour, you can maximize your time enjoying an excellent experience.
Tour for a family with kids!
What's Included
- Colosseum entrance ticket (valued at €18 per person)
- Headset for the panoramic bus
- Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
- Note: Colosseum fees are as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services
- Hop On-Hop Off Bus Ticket (according to the chosen option you'll have 24/48/12-hrs bus ticket)
- Professional tour guide
- Small-group Guide Tour Colosseum Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
- Roman Forum & Palatine Hill guided tour
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks, unless specified
Meeting Location
Meeting point
Piazza di San Clemente
00184 Roma RM, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
End point
Piazza del Colosseo
00184 Roma RM, Italy
What To Expect
Palatine Hill
Explore Palatine Hill, the site of an older settlement from the 9th century BC, said by the legend as the place where Romulus founded the original city of Rome.Start your visit from the impressive Arch of Constantine, emblem of victory which commemorates Emperor Constantine when he ascended the power.Getting on the hill appreciate this archaeological site, with the ruins of many generations of Rome’s emperors on show.Enjoy an impressive view of the valley of the Roman Forum.Continue your tour visiting the Horti Palatini Farnesiourum and its terrace. Here surrounded by fine gardens and elegant fountains you will be given an incredible panoramic view.The first part of your tour ends up with the Arch of Titus
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Roman Forum
Visit the Roman Forum. This is one of the most important archaeological areas in the world with some of Ancient Rome's most evocative ruins.Leaving the Arch of Titus walk down the Sacred Way, the triumphal road where the Centurions of Caesar marched after their return from countless battles and conquests.After admiring this impressive monuments runway, get prepared for visiting Maxentius' Basilica and Romulus temple.Continuing to the Forum see the temple dedicate to Emperor Antoninus Pius and his wife. Extraordinary example of reusing during the ancient period.Your visit ends with the temple of Julius Caesar, built by Emperor August to commemorate his father.All around you can see the building where the daily life in the Ancient Rome took place such as the two republican basilicas, the temple of Saturn and the temple of Dioscuri, the House of the Vestal Virgins and much more ...Your tour guide will be at disposal to answer all of your questions and curiosities.
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Rome (Pass By)
Enjoy Rome with the exclusive Hop-on Hop-Off Formula.
By the chosen option, you can visit the main places in Rome like the Colosseum, Vatican City, Trevi Fountain, and much more ...
The Hop On-Hop Off service is operating from 9:00 am to 6:30 pm.
Onboard you'll find 8 different languages commentary (English; Spanish; French; German; Portuguese; Italian; Russian, and Chinese)
Stops on this route 8
1-Roma Termini. Here you can find TERMINAL A and TERMINAL B
2-Piazza di S. Maria Maggiore
3-Piazza del Colosseo. You can get off here to join your Colosseum Tour.
4-Circo Massimo
6-Castel Sant'Angelo
7-Vatican Museums, Viale Vaticano, 00165 Roma RM
(This stop is the closest to the Vatican Museum.
8-Via Veneto
9-Piazza Barberini
Colosseum
The Colosseum (/ˌkɒləˈsiːəm/ KOL-ə-SEE-əm; Italian: Colosseo [kolosˈsɛːo]) is an oval amphitheatre in the centre of the city of Rome, Italy, just east of the Roman Forum. It is the largest ancient amphitheatre ever built, and is still the largest standing amphitheatre in the world today, despite its age. Construction began under the emperor Vespasian (r. 69–79 AD) in 72[1] and was completed in 80 AD under his successor and heir, Titus (r. 79–81).[2] Further modifications were made during the reign of Domitian (r. 81–96).[3] The three emperors that were patrons of the work are known as the Flavian dynasty, and the amphitheatre was named the Flavian Amphitheatre (Latin: Amphitheatrum Flavium; Italian: Anfiteatro Flavio [aɱfiteˈaːtro ˈflaːvjo]) by later classicists and archaeologists for its association with their family name (Flavius).
1 hour 15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- We kindly inform you that any kind of disability (visual impairment, hearing impairment,... ) or anything that might prevent you to regularly join the tour, MUST BE communicate in advance to our staff.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- GREEN LINE Bus ticket will be sent on your City Boat Tours extranet the day before your booking date.
- Please provide the full names of all travelers when booking. Failure to present a voucher with all travelers' full names at the ticket office prior to entry may result in denied entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum.
- Panoramic Bus Ticket is valid for 24/48/12 hours from the first use.
- For the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill Tour customers have a mandatory meeting time stated 20 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time due to managing and organizational reasons.
- The exact departure time will be confirmed the day before the tour
- Each traveler must present a valid passport or ID document that matches the name provided at the time of booking for successful entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum.
- Child discount is applied only with a valid ID card
- Please note that for safety reasons the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill Archaeological Area can accommodate up to 3.000 people at once. This could lead to delays in access to the site, even for pre-booked visitors.
- The activity can suffer 20/30 min variation due to organizational resons
- For security reasons all visitors and their luggage shall be screened.
- To facilitate the security checks please insert any object (including mobile phone) in the bag/backpack or in the tray to be included in the X-ray
- Forbidden objects inside the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill : bottles and glasses containers, alcholic beverages and aerosols, backpacks, camping, bulky bags and luggage / trolley
- Can be introduced medium and small size backpacks to shoulder, which must be checked, as any other bag, with metal detectors, opened and visually inspected by the Urbe Security Institute, responsible for the entrance inspection
- Please notice that the Archaeological Area Administration, which depends on the Ministry of Cultural Assets and Activities has the faculty to close the Colosseum, or parts of it, with or without notice, for events, strikes, heavy rain, or any other reason. In which case, we will offer an alternative itinerary as it seems fit and offer a partial refund
- No change on a booking can be accepted after 24hrs to the starting time of the tour. In that instance, no refund will be issued.
- For the safety of all guests, the tour operator reserves the right to refuse service to passengers who are intoxicated or show signs of intoxication. If, as a result, your tour is canceled, you will not be entitled to a refund.
- PETS ARE NOT ALLOWED
- 1TERMINAL DISCOVER ROMETermini Railway Station, Roman National Museum, Piazza della Repubblica 2SANTA MARIA MAGGIOREBasilica Santa Maria Maggiore, St. Peter in Chains and Michelangelo's Moses, Monti District, Oppian Hill 3COLOSSEUMColosseum, Archaeological Area, Roman Forum, Palatine Hill, Arch of Constantine 4CIRCUS MAXIMUSCircus Maximus, Mouth of Truth, Rome Rose Garden 5PIAZZA VENEZIAPiazza Venezia, Altar of Fatherland, Capitoline Hill, Trastevere District, Pantheon 6VATICAN CITYSaint Peter's Basilica, Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel, Navona Square, Castel S. Angelo 7VILLA BORGHESESpanish Steps, Shopping Area, Piazza del Popolo, Villa Borghese, Borghese Gallery, Zoo 8BARBERINI SQUARETrevi Fountain, Barberini Square, Barberini Palace, Quirinale Palace
- The itinerary may vary depending on weather conditions (ice, rain, or high temperatures) or other events beyond the travel agency's control.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions
(7)Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Rome Open Bus 24/48/72 hrs | Colosseum, Roman Forum, Palatine Hill Guided Tour?
Cancellation Policy
This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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Activity code: C-153188P46
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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What is the cancellation policy for the Rome Open Bus 24/48/72 hrs | Colosseum, Roman Forum, Palatine Hill Guided Tour?
A:Apr 2025
This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Q:
What's included in the price?
A:
Apr 2025
The following is included:
- Colosseum entrance ticket (valued at €18 per person).
- Headset for the panoramic bus.
- Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person).
- Note: Colosseum fees are as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services.
- Hop On-Hop Off Bus Ticket (according to the chosen option you'll have 24/48/12-hrs bus ticket).
- Professional tour guide.
- Small-group Guide Tour Colosseum Roman Forum and Palatine Hill.
- Roman Forum & Palatine Hill guided tour.
The following is NOT included:
- Gratuities.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- Food and drinks, unless specified.
Q:
What is the weather cancellation policy?
A:
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025
Q:
What is the minimum age for this tour?
A:
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025
Q:
My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
A:
If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025
Q:
Is this an accessible tour?
A:Apr 2025
Accessibility information for the Rome Open Bus 24/48/72 hrs | Colosseum, Roman Forum, Palatine Hill Guided Tour is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- We kindly inform you that any kind of disability (visual impairment, hearing impairment,... ) or anything that might prevent you to regularly join the tour, MUST BE communicate in advance to our staff.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Q:
Where is the meeting point for this activity?
A:
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Rome Open Bus 24/48/72 hrs | Colosseum, Roman Forum, Palatine Hill Guided Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Colosseum entrance ticket (valued at €18 per person)
- Headset for the panoramic bus
- Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
- Note: Colosseum fees are as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services
- Hop On-Hop Off Bus Ticket (according to the chosen option you'll have 24/48/12-hrs bus ticket)
- Professional tour guide
- Small-group Guide Tour Colosseum Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
- Roman Forum & Palatine Hill guided tour
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks, unless specified
Additional Info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- We kindly inform you that any kind of disability (visual impairment, hearing impairment,... ) or anything that might prevent you to regularly join the tour, MUST BE communicate in advance to our staff.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- GREEN LINE Bus ticket will be sent on your Viator extranet the day before your booking date.
- Please provide the full names of all travelers when booking. Failure to present a voucher with all travelers' full names at the ticket office prior to entry may result in denied entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum.
- Panoramic Bus Ticket is valid for 24/48/12 hours from the first use.
- For the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill Tour customers have a mandatory meeting time stated 20 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time due to managing and organizational reasons.
- The exact departure time will be confirmed the day before the tour
- Each traveler must present a valid passport or ID document that matches the name provided at the time of booking for successful entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum.
- Child discount is applied only with a valid ID card
- Please note that for safety reasons the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill Archaeological Area can accommodate up to 3.000 people at once. This could lead to delays in access to the site, even for pre-booked visitors.
- The activity can suffer 20/30 min variation due to organizational resons
- For security reasons all visitors and their luggage shall be screened.
- To facilitate the security checks please insert any object (including mobile phone) in the bag/backpack or in the tray to be included in the X-ray
- Forbidden objects inside the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill : bottles and glasses containers, alcholic beverages and aerosols, backpacks, camping, bulky bags and luggage / trolley
- Can be introduced medium and small size backpacks to shoulder, which must be checked, as any other bag, with metal detectors, opened and visually inspected by the Urbe Security Institute, responsible for the entrance inspection
- Please notice that the Archaeological Area Administration, which depends on the Ministry of Cultural Assets and Activities has the faculty to close the Colosseum, or parts of it, with or without notice, for events, strikes, heavy rain, or any other reason. In which case, we will offer an alternative itinerary as it seems fit and offer a partial refund
- No change on a booking can be accepted after 24hrs to the starting time of the tour. In that instance, no refund will be issued.
- For the safety of all guests, the tour operator reserves the right to refuse service to passengers who are intoxicated or show signs of intoxication. If, as a result, your tour is canceled, you will not be entitled to a refund.
- PETS ARE NOT ALLOWED
- 1TERMINAL DISCOVER ROMETermini Railway Station, Roman National Museum, Piazza della Repubblica 2SANTA MARIA MAGGIOREBasilica Santa Maria Maggiore, St. Peter in Chains and Michelangelo's Moses, Monti District, Oppian Hill 3COLOSSEUMColosseum, Archaeological Area, Roman Forum, Palatine Hill, Arch of Constantine 4CIRCUS MAXIMUSCircus Maximus, Mouth of Truth, Rome Rose Garden 5PIAZZA VENEZIAPiazza Venezia, Altar of Fatherland, Capitoline Hill, Trastevere District, Pantheon 6VATICAN CITYSaint Peter's Basilica, Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel, Navona Square, Castel S. Angelo 7VILLA BORGHESESpanish Steps, Shopping Area, Piazza del Popolo, Villa Borghese, Borghese Gallery, Zoo 8BARBERINI SQUARETrevi Fountain, Barberini Square, Barberini Palace, Quirinale Palace
- The itinerary may vary depending on weather conditions (ice, rain, or high temperatures) or other events beyond the travel agency's control.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
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