Rome Open Bus 24/48/72 hrs | Colosseum, Roman Forum, Palatine Hill Guided Tour
Enjoy Rome with the exclusive Hop-on Hop-Off Formula. Save money and time! By the chosen option, you can visit the main places in Rome like the Colosseum, Vatican City, Trevi Fountain, and many more sites efficiently and comfortably. Explore the best of Rome comfortably and efficiently. With the panoramic Hop-On Hop-Off bus tour, you can run far and wide in Rome for 24, 48, or 72 hours, according to your chosen option. Onboard you'll find 8 languages audio commentary that will guide you through Rome and its wonders. Besides the comfort of the panoramic sightseeing tour, you will also enjoy Ancient Rome: Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill guided group tour to discover the origins of Rome, the myth, and the grandeur of the ancient city. With this fantastic tour of about 3 hours, our professional guide will take you back on a journey through time. With this tour, you can maximize your time enjoying an excellent experience. Tour for a family with kids!
Options
24hr Bus Ticket and Colosseum
What's included in Rome Open Bus 24/48/72 hrs | Colosseum, Roman Forum, Palatine Hill Guided Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Palatine Hill
Explore Palatine Hill, the site of an older settlement from the 9th century BC, said by the legend as the place where Romulus founded the original city of Rome. Start your visit from the impressive Arch of Constantine, emblem of victory which commemorates Emperor Constantine when he ascended the power. Getting on the hill appreciate this archaeological site, with the ruins of many generations of Rome’s emperors on show. Enjoy an impressive view of the valley of the Roman Forum. Continue your tour visiting the Horti Palatini Farnesiourum and its terrace. Here surrounded by fine gardens and elegant fountains you will be given an incredible panoramic view. The first part of your tour ends up with the Arch of Titus
Visit the Roman Forum. This is one of the most important archaeological areas in the world with some of Ancient Rome's most evocative ruins. Leaving the Arch of Titus walk down the Sacred Way, the triumphal road where the Centurions of Caesar marched after their return from countless battles and conquests. After admiring this impressive monuments runway, get prepared for visiting Maxentius' Basilica and Romulus temple. Continuing to the Forum see the temple dedicate to Emperor Antoninus Pius and his wife. Extraordinary example of reusing during the ancient period. Your visit ends with the temple of Julius Caesar, built by Emperor August to commemorate his father. All around you can see the building where the daily life in the Ancient Rome took place such as the two republican basilicas, the temple of Saturn and the temple of Dioscuri, the House of the Vestal Virgins and much more ... Your tour guide will be at disposal to answer all of your questions and curiosities.
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Enjoy Rome with the exclusive Hop-on Hop-Off Formula. By the chosen option, you can visit the main places in Rome like the Colosseum, Vatican City, Trevi Fountain, and much more ... The Hop On-Hop Off service is operating from 9:00 am to 6:30 pm. Onboard you'll find 8 different languages commentary (English; Spanish; French; German; Portuguese; Italian; Russian, and Chinese) Stops on this route 8 1-Roma Termini. Here you can find TERMINAL A and TERMINAL B 2-Piazza di S. Maria Maggiore 3-Piazza del Colosseo. You can get off here to join your Colosseum Tour. 4-Circo Massimo 6-Castel Sant'Angelo 7-Vatican Museums, Viale Vaticano, 00165 Roma RM (This stop is the closest to the Vatican Museum. 8-Via Veneto 9-Piazza Barberini
Inclusions
- Roman Forum & Palatine Hill guided tour
- Small-group Guide Tour Colosseum Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
- Colosseum entrance ticket (valued at €18 per person)
- Headset for the panoramic bus
- Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
- Note: Colosseum fees are as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services
- Professional tour guide
- Hop On-Hop Off Bus Ticket (according to the chosen option you'll have 24/48/12-hrs bus ticket)
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- GREEN LINE Bus ticket will be sent on your Viator extranet the day before your booking date.
- 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 24/48/12 hours from the first use.
- For the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill Tour customers have a mandatory meeting time stated 20 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time due to managing and organizational reasons.
- The exact departure time will be confirmed the day before the tour
- 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.
- Child discount is applied only with a valid ID card
- Please note that for safety reasons the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill Archaeological Area 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 Roman Forum and Palatine Hill : 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 Archaeological Area 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
- 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
- 1TERMINAL DISCOVER ROMETermini Railway Station, Roman National Museum, Piazza della Repubblica 2SANTA MARIA MAGGIOREBasilica Santa Maria Maggiore, St. Peter in Chains and Michelangelo's Moses, Monti District, Oppian Hill 3COLOSSEUMColosseum, Archaeological Area, Roman Forum, Palatine Hill, Arch of Constantine 4CIRCUS MAXIMUSCircus Maximus, Mouth of Truth, Rome Rose Garden 5PIAZZA VENEZIAPiazza Venezia, Altar of Fatherland, Capitoline Hill, Trastevere District, Pantheon 6VATICAN CITYSaint Peter's Basilica, Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel, Navona Square, Castel S. Angelo 7VILLA BORGHESESpanish Steps, Shopping Area, Piazza del Popolo, Villa Borghese, Borghese Gallery, Zoo 8BARBERINI SQUARETrevi Fountain, Barberini Square, Barberini Palace, Quirinale Palace
- The itinerary may vary depending on weather conditions (ice, rain, or high temperatures) or other events beyond the travel agency's control.
- 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.
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- The meeting point is at Piazza di San Clemente, in front of the Basilica's entrance. The guide will have a sign with "Tour in the city" on it. MANDATORY MEETING TIME 20 MIN BEFORE tour time.
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
GREEN LINE OPEN the mobile voucher will be accepted on the bus. The ticket is valid for 24/48/12 hours from the first use. FOR THE COLOSSEUM, ROMAN FORUM AND PALATINE HILL TOUR: Due to a strict entrance time, a mandatory meeting time is 20 minutes before the tour starts. Be aware that late arrivals cannot join the tour and won't be entitled to get a refund as per the standard procedure. All visitors MUST have a photo ID for the COLOSSEUM Roman Forum security check! Security will prevent you from entering the monument. Please be advised that the Archaeological Area's capacity regulations and security may delay the tour departure, especially on national holidays and events. Please expect to wait 20-30 minutes to clear security. The actual departure time will be confirmed the day before the tour. Meeting Point Directions: The meeting point is at Piazza di San Clemente, in front of the Basilica's entrance. The staff will have a "Tour in the city" sign. NOTE: • Forbidden objects inside the Roman Forum: glass bottles and glasses containers, alcoholic beverages and aerosols, backpacks, camping, bulky bags, luggage/trolley, selfie sticks • You cannot get into the Roman Forum with large bags, backpacks, or suitcases. It is possible to take small bags only. The Roman Forum does not provide a bag check, so you cannot carry this kind of article inside the Roman Forum.
