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  • Experience sightseeing in Rome aboard a double-decker tour bus equipped with free Wi-Fi and an onboard multilingual audio guide.
  • With the flexibility of hop-on/hop-off, explore Rome's expanse on your own schedule throughout the full duration of your 24/48-hour ticket.
  • Gain access to the City Sightseeing app for real-time updates on buses, wait times, and enjoy a walking tour with an audio guide in five languages.
  • Visit the Colosseum, renowned as one of humanity's most iconic amphitheaters.
  • Your timed entry to the Colosseum guarantees you ample time to admire its fascinating architecture.

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The Colosseum experience includes entry to three iconic sites: the Roman Forum, Palatine Hill, and of course, the Colosseum itself. Skip lengthy queues at these popular attractions and explore ancient history where gladiatorial battles once captivated audiences. After exploring the Colosseum's grandeur, venture into the Roman Forum to stroll along Via Sacra—the historic route for victorious parades. Conclude your visit with a trip up Palatine Hill, offering stunning views of Rome’s storied landscape.

Rome Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

Enjoy flexible travel around Rome with the Hop-On Hop-Off bus tour. Your ticket allows unlimited boarding and disembarking at any stop along the route as often as you like! Explore key attractions such as the Colosseum, Piazza di Spagna, Piazza Barberini, Piazza Venezia, Circo Massimo, and The Vatican on your own schedule. With buses departing every 10 to 15 minutes from numerous stops throughout the city, waiting time is minimal. Choose between a convenient 24-hour or an extended 48-hour pass based on your schedule.

Inclusions & Exclusions

  • Rome Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
  • 24 or 48-hour hop-on hop-off bus pass
  • Access to 8 stops across Rome
  • Free Wi-Fi included on the bus
  • Audio guide available in English, Spanish, German, Portuguese, Italian, French, Chinese & Russian
  • Walking tour conducted in English, French, Italian, German & Spanish.
  • Detailed route map provided for navigation
  • City Sightseeing Rome appColosseum to enhance your experience
  • Access to the Colosseum floors 1 and 2
  • Personal expenses

This product offers multiple ticket options. Some items above (like transfers or fast-track access) may only apply to specific options — confirm what's included when you select yours.

Must Know

  • Wear comfortable shoes as you'll be exploring a large area with this tour.
  • If purchasing the 48-hour pass, your Colosseum entrance will be booked for the first day at your preferred time. Make sure to exchange your voucher on board City Sightseeing buses at least 2 hours before entry.

Ticket Delivery

** How To Use Your Tickets **

You will receive an email confirmation with your Priority Access to the Colosseum & Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour ticket voucher shortly. Please take a printout. Show the printout with a valid photo ID onboard any of bus or at a visitor's center.

You MUST carry valid ID with you to the Colosseum and present it at the time of entry if requested. Should you fail to do so, venue authorities may deny you entry and such instances are not liable for reschedules or refunds.

View a full map of the Bus Route and Visitor's Center here.

** Validity **

The Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill tickets are valid for 2 days. The Hop-On Hop-Off bus tickets are valid for 24 hours or 48 hours depending on the variant chosen.

Cancellation Policy

These tickets can't be rescheduled or cancelled.

Frequently asked questions

Clear answers to the most common questions travelers ask before booking this experience.

Booking FAQs

Be sure that you are wearing comfortable shoes as the museums cover a very large area.

If you purchase the 48-hour pass, the entrance ticket to the Colosseum will be booked for the 1st day of the visit at the time indicated by you. By booking this package you can indicate the day and time of the visit you prefer. It is recommended that you exchange your voucher on board the City Sightseeing buses at least 2 hours before the entry time at the Colosseum. On board the City Sightseeing bus the staff will provide you with all the information you need to access the Colosseum.

The timed entry does not allow you to bypass mandatory security checks, but it helps avoid long queues for ticketing.

Yes, your package includes timed access to the iconic Colosseum along with Roman Forum and Palatine Hill visits.

It's recommended that you wear comfortable shoes as the museums cover a large area and involve walking.

Yes, taking photos is allowed; however, be mindful of any specific rules or restrictions in place at the time of your visit.

It's important to adhere to your booked time slot as it ensures a smooth experience; arriving late may affect access.

Yes, you should exchange your voucher on the City Sightseeing buses at least two hours before entry and carry photo ID if required.

While personal expenses are excluded from inclusions, it's advisable to check with local guidelines or operators regarding any restrictions on bags.

The tour includes a feature-packed double-decker bus with free Wi-Fi and an audio guide available in multiple languages, allowing you to hop off at eight stops across Rome for up to 24 or 48 hours.

Personal expenses are not included; all other features such as bus passes and audio guides are part of the package.

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