Rome Sightseeing Hop-on Hop-off Bus+ Colosseum/Ancient Rome Tour
Overview
SIGHTSEEING HOP ON | HOP-OFF OPEN BUS TOUR OF THE BEST OF ROME, INCLUDING A SELF-AUDIOGUIDED TOUR OF THE COLOSSEUM/ROMAN FORUM, WITH SKIP THE LINE TICKETS INCLUDED. Explore Rome comfortably and efficiently with the panoramic bus tour, which allows you to explore the city at your own pace for 24, 48, or 72 hours, depending on the option you choose. Onboard, you will find an audio commentary available in 8 languages that will guide you through Rome and its wonders.
In addition to the comfort of the panoramic sightseeing tour, you will also enjoy the Colosseum, where you can explore the iconic landmark at your own pace. Discover the history and secrets of this remarkable site at your own pace, using the provided audioguide for an informative experience.
Maximize your time and make the most of your visit to Rome by booking this tour, ideal for families, groups of friends, and couples.
The time booked is for the tour of the COLOSSEUM and the ROMAN FORUM.
What's Included
- Roman Forum and Palatine Hill Skip the Line Tickets
- All Fees and Taxes
- Hop On-Hop Off Bus Ticket (according to the chosen option you'll have 12/24/48-hrs bus ticket)
- Colosseum Skip the line Tickets
- Onboard you'll find 8 languages audio commentary that will guide you through Rome and its wonders.
- Self audio-guided tour Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
- Multilingual AudioGuide APP in English, Chinese, German, French, Portuguese, Italian, and Spanish
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks
- TOUR GUIDE SERVICE
What To Expect
10 Stops | 21 Points of Interest
Duration: 3 hours
Operating Schedule: Experience Ancient Rome with a SELF AUDIOGUIDED TOUR of the COLOSSEUM, ROMAN FORUM, and PALATINE HILL. Skip the lines and explore these famous attractions at your own pace, discovering the secrets of the Roman Empire, the tomb of Julius Caesar, and the Via Sacra. Enjoy a complete sightseeing tour of Rome on an OPEN DOUBLE-DECKER BUS, operating EVERY DAY from 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., with buses departing every 30 minutes. The tour includes 8 stops at key locations, such as the COLOSSEUM, ROMAN FORUM, CIRCUS MAXIMUS, and VATICAN CITY. A round trip lasts about 2.5 hours, but you can hop on and off within the validity of your ticket (24, 48, or 72 hours). The FIRST BUS DEPARTS from TERMINAL 1 at 9:00 a.m., with the LAST BUS leaving at 5:45 p.m. The validity of your ticket is calculated from the time of first use, and it includes a 3-hour SELF AUDIOGUIDED TOUR of the COLOSSEUM, ROMAN FORUM, and PALATINE HILL. The MEETING POINT for the Colosseum and Roman Forum self-guided tour is in our Travel agency in Via Labicana,96. Stops on the bus tour include: TERMINAL 1 – Roma Termini Station, Piazza dei Cinquecento, Corner of Via Cavour STOP 1 – Piazza di Santa Maria Maggiore (Basilica Santa Maria Maggiore, Church of Santa Prassede) STOP 2 – Via di San Gregorio (Colosseum, Roman Forum, Domus Aurea) STOP 3 – Circo Massimo (Circus Maximus, Palatine and Aventino Hill, Mouth of Truth) STOP 5 – Marcello Theatre (Venice Square, Capitoline Hill, Jewish Ghetto, Campo de' Fiori) STOP 6 – Vatican City (Vatican Museum, Sistine Chapel, St. Peter's Basilica) STOP 7 – Via Veneto (Spanish Steps, Pincio, Borghese Gallery and Villa Borghese) STOP 8 – Barberini Square (Trevi Fountain, Quirinale Square, Via del Corso, Colonna Square)
Roma Termini
Piazza di Santa Maria Maggiore
Via di San Gregorio
Circus Maximus
Teatro Marcello
Castel Sant'Angelo
Vatican City
Via Veneto
Piazza Barberini
Termini
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The Colosseum security checks the names and ID cards of each visitor, so the wait can be longer than expected. You can enter only with a valid ID card!
- 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 24/48/72 hours from the first use.
- For the Colosseum Tour customers have a mandatory meeting time stated 30 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time due to managing and organizational reasons.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- You must have a valid photo ID to enter the Colosseum (student's ID, Driver License, Passport or State ID all work.) You will be asked to also provide your name, last name and date of birth (at the beginning of the tour, if not provided beforehand.) Security may prevent you from entering the site if the information provided is not accurate and/or don't match the one on your ID.
- Child discount is applied only with a valid ID card
- Please note that for safety reasons the Coliseum 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 Colosseum: 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 Colosseum 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
- 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
- GREEN PASS REQUIRED
Frequently Asked Questions
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Activity code: C-20905P75
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- Roman Forum and Palatine Hill Skip the Line Tickets.
- All Fees and Taxes.
- Hop On-Hop Off Bus Ticket (according to the chosen option you'll have 12/24/48-hrs bus ticket).
- Colosseum Skip the line Tickets.
- Onboard you'll find 8 languages audio commentary that will guide you through Rome and its wonders.
- Self audio-guided tour Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill.
- Multilingual AudioGuide APP in English, Chinese, German, French, Portuguese, Italian, and Spanish.
- Gratuities.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- Food and drinks.
- TOUR GUIDE SERVICE.
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..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Rome Sightseeing Hop-on Hop-off Bus+ Colosseum/Ancient Rome Tour is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Mar 2024What's Included
- Roman Forum and Palatine Hill Skip the Line Tickets
- All Fees and Taxes
- Hop On-Hop Off Bus Ticket (according to the chosen option you'll have 12/24/48-hrs bus ticket)
- Colosseum Skip the line Tickets
- Onboard you'll find 8 languages audio commentary that will guide you through Rome and its wonders.
- Self audio-guided tour Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
- Multilingual AudioGuide APP in English, Chinese, German, French, Portuguese, Italian, and Spanish
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks
- TOUR GUIDE SERVICE
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The Colosseum security checks the names and ID cards of each visitor, so the wait can be longer than expected. You can enter only with a valid ID card!
- 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 24/48/72 hours from the first use.
- For the Colosseum Tour customers have a mandatory meeting time stated 30 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time due to managing and organizational reasons.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- You must have a valid photo ID to enter the Colosseum (student's ID, Driver License, Passport or State ID all work.) You will be asked to also provide your name, last name and date of birth (at the beginning of the tour, if not provided beforehand.) Security may prevent you from entering the site if the information provided is not accurate and/or don't match the one on your ID.
- Child discount is applied only with a valid ID card
- Please note that for safety reasons the Coliseum 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 Colosseum: 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 Colosseum 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
- 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
- GREEN PASS REQUIRED
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