Big Bus Rome Panoramic Night Tour

Rome, Italy

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1 hour (approx.)
Offered in: English

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Overview

Rome shines at any time of day, but it’s particularly magical at night—when most travelers are winding down their days. On this nighttime bus tour, you'll relax aboard an open-top, double-decker bus and enjoy unobstructed views of iconic landmarks such as the Colosseum, Vatican, and Piazza Venezia, all lit up under the stars. Immerse yourself in the city’s rich history and culture with informative commentary available in multiple languages.

Escape the daytime crowds and heat while exploring Rome at night
Enrich your knowledge of the Eternal City through multilingual audio narration
Enjoy a wallet-friendly way to see the top sights
Family-friendly: Infants and kids under 4 travel for free

What's Included

1-Hour Panoramic Night Tour by Open-Top, Double-Decker Bus
Insightful Audio Commentary available in 8 languages (headphones provided)
Nighttime vistas of the Colosseum and Vatican

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Meeting and Pickup

Departure Point

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

Ticket Redemption Point

Via Giovanni Giolitti, 32, 00185 Roma RM, Italy

Itinerary

Panoramic Night Tour

1 Stop

19 Points of Interest

Duration: 1 hour

Operating Schedule: The tour departs at 8:20pm & 8:30pm from Big Bus Stop #1 Termini Railway Station (Via Giovanni Giolitti 32). Please arrive 15 minutes before your chosen departure time. The Night Tour is a panoramic tour, not a hop-on, hop-off tour and is available from 10 April – 2 November only. Infants aged 4 and under travel free of charge and do not require a ticket.

Via Giovanni Giolitti, 32

Points of interest passed by on this route

Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore

Roman Forum

Circo Massimo

Bocca della Verita

Teatro di Marcello

Piazza Venezia

Piazza del Campidoglio

Musei Capitolini

Via Del Corso

Campo De' Fiori

Piazza Navona

Pantheon

Castel Sant'Angelo

Vatican City

St. Peter's Basilica

Spanish Steps

Trevi Fountain

Palazzo Barberini

Basilica di Santa Maria degli Angeli e dei Martiri

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed

Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
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.

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Reviews

3.5

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Amazing

Joshus_F, Jul 2026

Really good driver and good tour go round things twice and stop for pictures - very chilled and relaxed would recommend doing first day so you know what is where

Response from Host, Jul 2026

Hi! Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour and had a great experience with our driver. It's fantastic to know you appreciated the relaxed pace, the opportunities to stop for photos, and the chance to see the sights more than once. We also love your recommendation to take the tour on the first day of a trip—it's a great way to get familiar with the city before exploring further. Thank you for choosing Big Bus Tours. We hope to welcome you on board again soon! Andreea@BigBusTours!

Scam

Bridget_H, Jul 2026

This is practically a scam. They oversell the buses so that some people have to sit below deck or under the roof awning and can’t see. The situation when boarding is chaos and no information about where to go with your voucher. If you get a seat for the “panorama” on the top of the bus, the chaos continues as the passengers start standing and leaning and reaching to take photos. Viator should discontinue this embarrassment.

Response from Host, Jul 2026

Hi, Thank you for sharing your feedback. We are sorry to hear that your experience did not meet your expectations. We take your comments regarding boarding, seating, and the overall experience seriously. If you would like to provide any further details about your experience, please feel free to contact our Customer Support team directly so we can look into this further. Thank you for bringing this to our attention. Alexandra@BigBusTours

Beautiful at night

Katie_P, Jul 2026

This was a great way to see parts of Rome we were not able to get to in our short trip. It was beautiful at night! The only thing I would have done differently is that I would sit on the right side of the bus!

Response from Host, Jul 2026

Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed seeing Rome at night and that the tour helped you discover parts of the city you might not otherwise have had time to visit. Rome is certainly beautiful after dark! We also love your tip about sitting on the right side of the bus—I'm sure future visitors will appreciate that advice. Thank you again for taking the time to share your experience. We hope to welcome you on board again during your next adventure! Kind regards, BigBusTours@VladL

Not impressed

Julie_P, Jul 2026

Very disorganized at check in. No one gave us headsets. There should be a seat for everyone on top. Half my family was downstairs. Although it was great to see the sights, it would have been nice to see it more at dusk as it was very bright for a nightime view of the sights with lights

Response from Host, Jul 2026

Hi, Julie, Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. I am very sorry to hear about your experience at check-in, as well as the inconvenience regarding the headsets and seating arrangements for your family. Please note that seating on the upper deck is available on a first-come, first-served basis, and during busy tours, top-deck seats can fill up quickly. Regarding the headsets, our staff should always provide them upon boarding, and I sincerely apologize that this was missed during your check-in. Additionally, our night tour departure times are fixed to accommodate operational schedules, though we understand how daylight during summer evenings can affect the view of the city lights. We appreciate your comments as they help us improve our service, and we hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back for a better experience in the future. Best regards, Mihaela@BigBusToursTeam

Don’t sit below on night tour

Stephanie_F, Jul 2026

We did the night tour, staff was great. The top of the bus was full so we sat below we got horrible pictures between the windows being dirty and the led blue light reflecting none of our pictures turned out. I assume if you sit on top it was better. The information was good on the head set.

Response from Host, Jul 2026

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the night tour and found our staff and audio commentary helpful. We’re sorry to hear that the view from the lower deck affected your photos, and we appreciate you bringing this to our attention. We hope to welcome you again for another Big Bus Tours experience. Daniel@BigBusTours

Great evening sunset tour

Julie_Z, Jul 2026

We enjoyed our 1 hour evening sunset cruise around Rome. It was beautiful to see things lit up at night and a different perspective to see it from the top of a double decker bus.

Response from Host, Jul 2026

Hi, Julie! Thank you so much for the lovely review! We are thrilled that you enjoyed the beautiful views from the top deck and that our evening tour gave you a wonderful new perspective of the city lit up at night. We hope to welcome you on board again soon! Best regards, Mihaela@BigBusToursTeam

No go

Rashika_D, Jun 2026

Thus was a good tour but very unorganised. We were meant to be on 8:20 pm bus as had tickets but they didn’t let us on even this we arrived at 7:50 pm. We had to wait for the next bus which took ages.

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Hi Rashika_D. Thank you for providing your sincere feedback; we are committed to improving our customer experience. We are sorry to hear that the bus tour did not fulfill your expectations. If you would like to discuss this further, please feel free to reach out to us directly, and we will be happy to help. Best regards, Razvan @BigBusTours

Don’t do it

Samantha_M, Jun 2026

Not worth it at all if you are on the bottom of the bus. Waste of money!!! We got there 15 minutes early and there were no seats left. City is under construction so you really can’t see much if you’re at the bottom

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We understand how important seating is to fully enjoy the tour, especially for the best views from the top deck. Arriving early and still finding no available seats is understandably frustrating, and we regret that this impacted your experience. We also appreciate your comments regarding visibility from the lower deck, particularly with ongoing construction in the city. While conditions like roadworks are outside our control, we recognize how they can affect the overall experience. Your feedback has been shared with our team as we continue working to improve capacity management and overall comfort for our guests. Thank you again for taking the time to let us know. Alex@BigBusTours

Delightful informative tour

Paulette_H, Jun 2026

Earphones are provided for the tour, be sure to use them. All the major sites are visited. The tour was listed as 45 minutes but lasted 1hr 10 mins. Overall excellent value for money, I will highly recommend.

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Thank you for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed the tour and found it to be excellent value for money. It's great to know you were able to take in all the major sights while enjoying the onboard commentary. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you on board again for another memorable sightseeing experience soon! Denis @Big Bus Tours

Rome at Night

Jodi_B, Jun 2026

Loads to see - different than the hop-on, hop-off experience in the daytime. Same recording playing, but things looked more romantic at night with the buildings illuminated.

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Thank you for your feedback! We’re glad you enjoyed the different atmosphere of the night tour and the beautifully illuminated sights. We appreciate your comments regarding the audio, and it’s great to hear the experience still felt special and unique compared to the daytime tour. Adrian @BigBusTours

Cruising rome on wheels

Pete_D, May 2026

What a great way too see rome all lit up at night. A whole different perspective. Would do again. Hold onto your hat!

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed seeing Rome lit up at night. It really does offer a completely different and memorable perspective of the city, and we’re glad you were able to experience it in such a fun way. We especially love your “hold onto your hat” comment, it perfectly captures the excitement of the ride! It’s great to know you would choose to do the tour again. Thank you for sharing your experience, and we hope to welcome you on board again soon for another unforgettable evening. Flavius@BigBusTours

Disappointed

Catherine_C, May 2026

You must arrive early. We were ten minutes before departure and had to sit downstairs. Nobody told us where the headphones were or how to plug them in, so we missed at least half of the audio. I ended up asking the driver too late. Upstairs is probably better. Downstairs we could not see well. Indeed, one of the couples seated downstairs asked to get off the bus.

Response from Host, May 2026

Thank you for your feedback. We’re sorry to hear that your experience didn’t meet expectations, especially regarding seating, audio guidance, and communication from our team. Arriving early should always lead to a smoother experience, and it’s clear we could have done better in providing clear instructions about the headphones and seating options. We appreciate your comments and will use them to improve how we guide our guests on board. Florin @ BigBusTours

This was great. I loved...

Kevin_M, May 2026

This was great. I loved it because it was at night. Cool and no traffic. No hopping. Just a nice your. The only trouble Was the taxi stand drivers wanting double prices. Uber much better!!! I loved this more than No N golf cart. It had music, info, and fun! Our golf cart was 5 x price and boring. Also golf cart goes through side streets but it is filled with graffiti and trash. I would rather be on a clean street for busses!

Response from Host, May 2026

Thank you for your great feedback! We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed the night tour and the relaxed experience of seeing the city lights without traffic. It’s wonderful to know you found it fun, entertaining, and good value, with a great mix of music and information. We also appreciate you sharing your comparison with other options, as it helps highlight what guests enjoy most about our tours. We’re so glad you had such a positive experience and hope to welcome you on board again soon! Ciprian @ Big Bus Tours

Great city tour

Karen_B, May 2026

Something great to do at night to see all the lights and learn lots of interesting things about the city of Rome. It was fun, entertaining and a good price.

Response from Host, May 2026

Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed the night tour and the unique experience of seeing Rome illuminated. It’s great to know you found it fun, entertaining, and informative, all at a good value. We’re so glad you had a memorable evening with us and hope to welcome you on board again soon! Ciprian @ Big Bus Tours

its nice

Ravit_G, May 2026

its nice tour. but there is no time to take pictures. its nice tour. but there is no time to take pictures.

Response from Host, May 2026

Thank you for your feedback! We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the tour overall. We understand how important it is to have enough time to capture photos, and we appreciate you highlighting this. Your comments have been shared with our team as we continue looking for ways to improve pacing and enhance the experience for our guests. Ciprian @ Big Bus Tours

Fun, infomercial, but...

Anissa_R, May 2026

Fun, infomercial, but talked about many sights that we did not see or pass by. Interesting ride, I would take again.

Response from Host, May 2026

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback! We’re glad to hear you found the ride fun and interesting, and it’s wonderful to know you’d choose to ride with us again. We also appreciate your comments regarding the sights mentioned during the tour, as guest feedback like yours helps us continue improving the experience we offer. We hope to welcome you back on board again soon for another enjoyable adventure around the city! Denis @Big Bus Tours

Nice quick tour around Rome at night.

Michael_P, Apr 2026

Get there 15 minutes early for a guaranteed spot at the top of the bus. If you want to get off at a specific location let the guide know ahead of time.

Response from Host, Apr 2026

Hi Michael_P. We wish to thank you for your feedback. We are happy to learn that you liked the tour. We hope to have you back soon. Best, Vlad from Big Bus Tours.

Need better audio, but useful.

Christopher_C, Oct 2025

It is a phenomenal way to get an overview of the layout and history of Rome. The breathtaking part of the bus ride is circling the Flavian Ampitheater, zipping past the Monument of Vittoro Emmanuel I, and the Castle of Angels. The absence of synchronized GPS and Audio makes many parts of the experience frustrating.

Response from Host, Oct 2025

Hi Christopher_C, Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us! It really helps us to improve our services. We apologise for the audio issues that occurred! We will do our best to resolve this as soon as possible. By the way, we recommend using the Live Tracking feature on our app to help plan your route on the day. We can’t wait to welcome you back soon! Best regards, Cristian T, Big Bus Tours

Rome is an amazing city....

Yvonne_S, Oct 2025

Rome is an amazing city. The audio tour was great, gave alot of history as to how rhe historic buildings came to be. The place to meet the bus is easy to find and boarding and un boarding was seamless. The tour is incredible. A must do!

Response from Host, Oct 2025

Hi Yvonne_S, Thank you for your feedback! It's wonderful to know that you enjoyed visiting the city, and our service was helped you explore even more! We pride ourselves on our 5* service and regularly refresh our staff training across all cities to make sure that you get the best possible experience. We can't wait to have you back on one of our buses again! Best wishes. Cristian T, Big Bus Tours

Relaxing and stress free

Pamela_N, Sep 2025

We read the reviews and arrived early and were immediately placed into a line for our bus and were the first to board. Only one couple did not make it to the top deck and it appeared to be a choice. We had arrived late in the day to Rome and this was a very pleasant trip through the city. It’s not the best opportunity for pictures because we are moving and the camera needs a little more time to capture an evening picture. However, it was a relaxing and stress free way to see the city the first night of arrival.

Response from Host, Nov 2025

Hello Pamela, we are grateful for your fantastic review and thrilled to know that you enjoyed our Rome Panoramic Night Tour. Most importantly, we are glad that you found it relaxing and stress-free. We look forward to seeing you again soon. Thank you, Alice w/Big Bus Tours

Roma at night

Cheryl_B, Sep 2025

Beautiful night tour of Rome. Great top views . Would recommend the tour to anyone who is interested in visiting Rome.

Response from Host, Sep 2025

Hi Cheryl_B, We appreciate your feedback! It's great to hear that you enjoyed the beautiful views of Rome during the night tour! Knowing that our guests have a great time on our tours is incredibly important to us. We are committed to continuous training for our team to guarantee you receive exceptional service. We would love for you to join us again sometime! Best wishes. Cristian T, Big Bus Tours

Seating is key

Helen_O, Aug 2025

If you’re unlucky to be last on the bus for your time slot ticket then the only seating is downstairs in rear seats where views out are limited by decals stuck on windows.

Response from Host, Aug 2025

Hello Helen_O, We're sorry to hear that you weren’t able to fully enjoy your tour in Rome due to the upper deck being full and having to sit downstairs. As our seating is subject to availability, we always recommend arriving a bit early at the stop to help secure your preferred seat. We hope you still had a chance to enjoy the beauty of Rome, and we’d love to welcome you back on board in the future! Best wishes, Alexa B @ Big Bus

Missed the tour

Sherry_H, Aug 2025

We totally missed the tour because our flight was delayed and we had to get a new flight and we missed the tour. I was unable to cancel the tour in time to get a refund. I was very disappointed.

Response from Host, Aug 2025

Hello Sherry_H, We're really sorry to hear that you missed the tour due to flight issues — that must have been frustrating. If you’re ever unhappy with the resolution you received, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us via Live Chat, available 24/7. We’ll do our best to see how we can improve things for you. Best regards, Alexa B @ Big Bus

Sunset Rome tour

Rae_W, Aug 2025

Wonderful to see Rome by night under the sparkle of the lights. Delightful narrative about interesting facts

Response from Host, Aug 2025

Hello Rae_W, We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the Night Tour in Rome! Experiencing the city under the sparkle of its evening lights truly is a magical way to see its beauty, and we're glad you found the tour both wonderful and informative. Looking forward to welcoming you on board again soon! Warm regards, Alexa B @ Big Bus

A good option to try.

bmaitra2011, Aug 2025

It was fairly good. The recorded narrative was not in sink with the bus's speed. The bus has moved away from the object of interest when it is being mentioned.

Response from Host, Aug 2025

Hello Bmaitra, thank you for your candid review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our Big Bus Rome Panoramic Night Tour. We sincerely apologize for the issue with the recorded narrative being out of sync, and we will certainly investigate this matter. We hope to welcome you back on board soon. Best regards, Alice - Big Bus Tours

Okay tour

Jeanette_S, Aug 2025

Once you can find the location which is very confusing tour is fine! We did the night tour. It was okay

Response from Host, Aug 2025

Hello Jeanette, thank you for your feedback! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed our Rome Panoramic Night Tour. Please don't hesitate to explore our other cities where we operate, and we eagerly anticipate having you on board again. Thank you, Alice w/Big Bus Tours

Magnificent night tour.

styliani_v, Aug 2025

Nothing much more everything was well prepared from staff.The time and the weather were wonderful to give us an unforgettable experience.

Response from Host, Aug 2025

Hello styliani_v! Thank you so much for your feedback. We're thrilled to know that you had a wonderful tour. It's great to hear that our staff's preparation made your time with us even better. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Best wishes, Vlad from Big Bus Tours.

Simple Tour

Dayna_W, Jul 2025

It's a simple tour of the city at night. It's pretty cool, but traffic is a thing. Not to be held against the experience. See the city, spot some places you might want to check out afterwards. Nothing too special, but something to do.

Response from Host, Jul 2025

Hello Dayna_W, We are pleased to learn that you had a wonderful experience on the Night Tour. We would like to inform you that we also offer a day tour. With the Hop On Hop Off tour, you will have ample time to explore all the landmarks, and you can disembark and reboard the bus as many times as you wish. We look forward to your next visit in a different city. Best Regards, George A

Decent Tour for the Price

Kerri_L, Jul 2025

We initially wanted to do a golf cart tour, but it was going to be over $300 for the three of us. I found this big bus tour and thought we would give it a try. Overall, we had a good experience. When we arrived at the meeting place, it was hard to tell which line of people was for the 8:20 pm bus and which was for the 8:30 pm bus, so we just had to start asking around. (People were lined up almost 45 min early!). Once the buses arrived and the driver's were there, we got some clarity on which line we needed to be in. The bus takes you around the city for 1 hour while you listen to commentary through earphones. We got to see alot of things we probably wouldn't have seen without taking this tour! However, don't expect to see things like the Pantheon or Trevi Fountain. The bus is too big to go by those attractions which was a disappointment. It would also have been better if it started at 9 pm in the summer, because the first half of the tour is still daylight in July. Overall, a decent overview of the city for a very reasonable price.

Response from Host, Jul 2025

Hello Kerri, thank you for your feedback! We're thrilled that you've chosen to experience Big Bus Tours. It's wonderful to hear that you enjoyed the tour and found our prices agreeable. We invite you to explore the other cities we serve and look forward to welcoming you back on board soon. Best regards, Alice w/Big Bus Tours

It rained the night we...

Dawn_W, Jul 2025

It rained the night we did this tour but had booked in advanced so we were stuck with it. I wouldn’t do that again as we sat on a bus and rode around listening to stories and really weren’t in the right places for what they were saying. The rain made it so you didn’t want to be upstairs and really it was just an hour ride on a bus in a city you couldn’t really see.

Response from Host, Jul 2025

Hi Dawn! Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us. I'm really sorry to hear that the weather was uncooperative on the day of your tour and that there were issues with the audio system on one of our buses. I understand how this can affect your overall experience. We are committed to upgrading our technology across our global fleets. Our tours are conducted in all safe conditions, rain or shine, and if the top deck isn't appealing, we recommend the lower level of the bus for some shelter. If you'd like to reschedule your travel date, our Fully Flexible Tickets make that possible. Hope to see you again soon! Warm regards, Ana from Big Bus.