Rome Hop On-Hop Off Open Bus|Colosseum, Vatican Museum Group Tour
Rome, Italy
12 hours (approx.)
Offered in: English
Overview
Make every minute count in Rome with this unique package that combines hop-on hop-off bus tickets with guided tours of the Colosseum and the Vatican Museums. Opt for a 24-, 48-, or 72-hour bus pass to cover the top sights in Rome with onboard audio commentary about their history and architecture. Break up the route with tours of the Colosseum and Roman Forum, as well as the extensive Vatican Museums, including the Sistine Chapel.
Take in Rome’s most important sights in one to three days
Benefit from the flexibility of a hop-on-hop-off bus for 24, 48, or 72 hours
Check off multiple historic sites without juggling separate reservations
This budget-friendly group-tour package won’t break the bank
What's Included
Hop On-Hop Off Bus Ticket 24/48 or 72-hrs bus ticket
Vatican Museums small-group group (max 20 pax)
Professional tour guide
Colosseum entrance ticket (valued at €18 per person)
Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
Please note: Colosseum fees as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services.
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food & Drink
Gratuities
St. Peter's Basilica visit
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting points
Select a meeting point
End point
Vatican Museums
00120, Vatican City
Operating hours
.9:30 am
Itinerary
Rome (Pass By)
1
Colosseum
3 hours • Admission Ticket Included
2
Vatican Museums
2 hours 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
3
Stazione Roma Termini
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
Fontana di Piazza Santa Maria Maggiore
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
5
Colosseum
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
6
Colosseum
3 hours • Admission Ticket Included
7
Circo Massimo
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
8
Piazza Venezia / Ancient City
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
9
Vatican City
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
10
Vatican Museums
2 hours • Admission Ticket Included
11
Villa Borghese
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
12
Piazza Barberini
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 5 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
Panoramic Bus Ticket is valid for 24/48/72 hours from the first use, according to the chosen option
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.
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.
Discount for children can be applied only with a valid ID card
The Colosseum management does not distribute individual tickets. We will have one ticket for the entire group. For this reason, we cannot give admission tickets only. You must enter the monument with the group.
Guided Tours have a mandatory meeting time stated 20 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time due to managing and organizational reasons.
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
A dress code is required to enter places of worship and the Vatican Museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders must be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
Note: tours will not operate on religious holidays
WILL NOT BE POSSIBLE TO VISIT THE BASILICA DURING RELIGIOUS HOLIDAYS AND CEREMONIES (Audiences, Beatifications, Masses of the POPE). The Basilica is often subject to sudden closures. In these cases it is not possible to guarantee access to the Basilica.
Estimated time entrance in the museum is 45 minutes after tour departure, because you will have to pass the security check.
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
Children must be accompanied by an adult
The starting time you chose at the time of the booking, indicates the Colosseum tour starting time (9:30 am or 11.00 am). The Vatican Museum tour is always at 3:00 pm.
The order in which the sites are visited during the tour can vary
The itinerary may vary depending on weather conditions (ice, rain, or high temperatures) or other events beyond the travel agency's control.
Not accessible for walker users
Not recommended for people with motor difficulties
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.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
This experience 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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