Big Bus Rome Hop-on Hop-off Tour Bus

Rome, Italy

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Overview
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What's Included

AUDIO GUIDE
WIFI
PANORAMIC TOUR
HOP ON HOP OFF SERVICE

TICKET FOR LINIA BUS AND METRO
PHYSICAL GUIDE
ENTRANCES TO MUSEUMS, MONUMENTS AND BASILICAS
FOOD AND DRINK

Meeting and Pickup

Departure Point

You may start this tour at any of the stops listed.

Ticket Redemption Point

Via del Mascherino, 43/45, 00193 Roma RM, Italy

Itinerary

The panoramic tour of Rome offers an overview of the rich past and contemporary culture of the city with informative and pre-recorded commentary. During the tour you can hop on and off to explore Rome's famous sights and attractions in peace.

1 Stop

7 Points of Interest

Duration: 1 day

Operating Schedule: There are various options for this Tour Bus, the customer can choose from the various options and prices: Big Bus Hop on Hop off Daily the ticket has a duration of 1 day from 9 am - 6.30 pm with last round. Customers can hop on and off at all 8 stops and have included an audio guide. The bus runs approximately every 10/15 min depending on traffic. Big Bus Hop on Hop off 24 H tickets have a duration of 24 hours from the time they are stamped. Attention the bus makes the last lap at 18.30 so it does not apply to the night bus. If the customer clocks in at 4pm, he can use the ticket until 4pm the next day excluding the hours between 6.31pm and 8.59am. They can hop on and off at all 8 stops and buses run every 10/15 min depending on traffic. Big bus hop on hop off 48h tickets have a duration of 48H from the time they are stamped. Attention the bus makes the last lap at 18.30 so it does not apply to the night bus. If the customer clocks in at 4pm, they can use the ticket until 4pm on the second following day, excluding the hours between 6.31pm and 8.59am. They can hop on and off at all 8 stops and buses run every 10/15 min depending on traffic. Big Bus Hop on Hop off 72H tickets have a duration of 72H from the time they are stamped. Attention the bus makes the last lap at 18.30 so it does not apply to the night bus. If the customer clocks in at 4 pm, they can use the ticket until 4 pm on the third following day, excluding hours between 6.31 pm and 8.59 am. They can hop on and off at all 8 stops and buses run every 10/15 min depending on traffic. Big Bus Night Tour Bus This option is a little different, the bus is tourist only you can not get off and on. You stay on the bus for 60min where you listen to an audio guide. The bus leaves from Stop 1 Termini stations and always ends there. The timetable is only at 20.20/30. This ticket is not valid for daily/24H/48H/ and 72H tickets.

Piazza Cavour

Points of interest passed by on this route

Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore

Colosseum

Pantheon

Trevi Fountain

Circo Massimo

St. Peter's Basilica

Spanish Steps

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible

Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

Reviews

1.8

based on 5 reviews

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Complete Disaster! Very Scamy

William_M, Jul 2026

I cannot recommend this tour based on our experience. The biggest issue wasn’t the bus itself—it was the vendor Viator partnered with, KARAMBAEXPERIENCE. The pickup location was a small shabby gift shop with no clear advertising on the outside. We were told that the pick up spot was “not that far,” and he proceeded to lead us to said location (over a 30 minute walk) The employee later admitted he intentionally took us on a much longer walking route to avoid traffic. In the extreme heat and humidity Rome was experiencing, that unnecessary walk nearly caused me to pass out and require medical attention. We lost a significant amount of time before ever reaching the bus and ultimately received only about 3½ hours of service. Later that evening, we attempted to board the bus 30 minutes before the stated closing time of 7:00pm, but were refused boarding saying it was too late, leaving us to find our own transportation at another expense. The vendor also misrepresented the product. The experience we received did not match what was advertised, and the receipt issued at pickup even reflected a different ticket price 29.00€ than what we paid 45.36€ per person. SCAM!! What was most frustrating was how the complaint was handled. During a phone conversation, the vendor admitted they had made a mistake, yet they still denied my refund request. Despite acknowledging their error, they accepted no responsibility. Viator initially denied my claim three separate times by phone and email before ultimately offering a 50% refund. I understand that travel doesn’t always go perfectly, and I appreciate that Viator eventually provided a partial refund. However, I believe travelers should be able to rely on accurate advertising, clear directions, and a fair resolution process when something goes wrong. Unfortunately, the vendor’s misrepresentation, the unnecessary walk in dangerous heat, having to spend more money to get back to our hotel and the difficult refund process made this a very disappointing experience.

Response from Host, Aug 2026

Hello, good morning, and thank you for taking the time to share your review. We are sorry to hear that your experience was not a positive one. However, we would like to clarify a few points so that other travelers can also have all the necessary information. First of all, our website clearly and in detail explains the different types of tickets, their respective prices, and the duration of each service. The **Daily ticket**, as clearly stated, is valid for one day only, from morning until evening, with the last tour departing at 6:30 PM. It is therefore not a 24-hour ticket. All information regarding the duration and operating hours is provided in the service description. Regarding the meeting point, our office is located at **Via del Mascherino 43**, approximately a 15–20 minute walk from Stop 6 – Castel Sant’Angelo, and not 30 minutes as stated in the review. At the moment, we have only one meeting point. On some occasions, whenever possible, we try to accommodate our customers’ needs by delivering tickets directly to their hotel or sending them via WhatsApp. Normally, however, customers are welcomed at our meeting point, where our staff introduces themselves and provides all the necessary information and explanations about the service once again. As for the weather conditions, unfortunately, we cannot control the weather, and temperatures in Rome have been particularly high in recent days. For this reason, we always try to pay special attention to our customers and we also provide **free drinking water** for them. Nevertheless, we acknowledge your review and we are genuinely sorry that certain aspects of the service contributed to making your experience less enjoyable. We remain available to our customers should you require any further clarification, and we wish you a pleasant day.

Loved it

Emilia_B, Jul 2026

Great experience for a short time to see everything that is a must see in Rome, tickets are cheaper at train station, and bus leave every ten minutes so there is no need to buy expensive tickets on Viator, it is easy and accessible to get them at the train station at any time, the staff is always selling tickets and trying to get customers to buy them, the 48 hour ticket is not worth buying if you’re short on time, the night tour is only worth it if you get seats upstairs otherwise don’t waste your money, buses’ glass are dirty and no good photos or videos can be taken from bottom floor, the only good thing is that downstairs on bottom floor you have AC which is greatly appreciated due to severe heat, highly recommended in early morning only or during sunset ❤️🤍🇮🇹

Scam!

Robin_B, Jul 2026

DO NOT BOOK THROUGH KARAMBAEXPERIENCE!!! SCAM! After two hours of messaging back and forth, we got a poor copy of a map of the tour bus stops. Several buses drove past as we were waiting as the stop points were vague. We finally got to a stop, and the bus operator would not accept our tickets because they were pictures of vouchers, not actual tickets or anything with a barcode. After calling the seller, he told me to put the bus driver on the phone. We ultimately had to purchase new vouchers from the bus driver. I was told that we would be refunded our money, and five days later I have not received a refund and my messages are not getting answered.

Response from Host, Aug 2026

Good morning, and thank you for your review. We would like to clarify a few important points regarding what happened. We asked you to come to our meeting point, as clearly indicated on the booking platform, in order to collect your tickets. However, we were informed that you did not wish to come to the meeting point. Had you come to our office, you would have received the **original tickets**, together with the original map and complimentary water. Unfortunately, we are not able to send the original tickets via WhatsApp. When tickets are sent electronically in this way, they are provided as photos, and the quality of the image may not always be perfect. Unfortunately, this is something beyond our control. We also have a telephone number available to assist our customers and provide any necessary information or clarification. Regarding the purchase of new tickets, this was a decision you made independently. We had clearly informed you that the tickets needed to be collected at our agency because they were **not digital tickets** and therefore could not simply be used as a photo or voucher on the bus. As for the refund, we would also like to clarify that **the refund has already been processed**. The time it takes for the money to appear in your account depends on the booking platform and the payment method, and unfortunately this processing time is beyond our control. Furthermore, because the instructions regarding ticket collection were not followed, we also incurred a loss because we had already purchased and reserved the tickets for you. We understand that the situation may have been frustrating, but we believe it is important to provide the full context and clarify that the ticket collection instructions had been provided in advance. Nevertheless, we respect your opinion and accept your review. We remain available should you require any further clarification and wish you a pleasant day.