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Hop-on Hop-off and Saint Mary Major with Audio Guide Option

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Join us for a unique adventure through Rome with our combined tour: a hop-on-hop-off ticket for the I Love Rome panoramic bus and skip-the-line access to the Basilica di Saint Mary Major. Enhance your visit with the optional audio guide, available in 5 languages.

With the panoramic bus ticket, you can enjoy breathtaking views of Rome's most iconic landmarks, such as the Colosseum, Vatican City, and the Spanish Steps. Hop on and off at your leisure to explore the sights that interest you most. The tour includes 8 key stops each near famous landmarks giving you the freedom to discover the city at your own pace.

Skip-the-line access to the Basilica di Saint Mary Major lets you bypass queues and dive straight into the heart of this historic basilica. Explore ancient mosaics, the Holy Cradle and the remains of Pope Francis while immersing yourself in the art and spirituality of this sacred place. The optional audio guide will lead you to the historic and artistic details of the basilica.

Options

Tour Only Entrance

Tour with Audioguide

Tour Only Entrance

Combined Tour only Entrance

From$38.60Per Person

What's included in Hop-on Hop-off and Saint Mary Major with Audio Guide Option

(Subject to Option Inclusions)

Routes

1. Termini Station

From 15th March 2025: Bus operates 8:30 AM to 6:40 PM. Last bus 6:40 PM from Termini Station (Stop 1) From 3rd November 2025 to 31st March 2026: Bus operates 8:30 AM to 5:40 PM. Last bus in Low Season 5:40 PM from Termini Station (Stop 1) From 1st April 2026 to 1st November 2026: Bus operates 8:30 AM to 6:40 PM. Last bus in High Season 6:40 PM from Termini Station (Stop 1) Buses depart every 15/20 minutes from Termini Station (Stop 1) Stop 1 at Via Giovanni Giolitti 32 (near Termini Station)

2. Santa Maria Maggiore

From 15th March 2025: Bus operates 8:30 AM to 6:40 PM. Last bus 6:40 PM from Termini Station (Stop 1) From 3rd November 2025 to 31st March 2026: Bus operates 8:30 AM to 5:40 PM. Last bus in Low Season 5:40 PM from Termini Station (Stop 1) From 1st April 2026 to 1st November 2026: Bus operates 8:30 AM to 6:40 PM. Last bus in High Season 6:40 PM from Termini Station (Stop 1) Buses depart every 15/20 minutes from Termini Station (Stop 1) Stop 1 at Via Giovanni Giolitti 32 (near Termini Station)

3. Colosseum Archaeological Area

From 15th March 2025: Bus operates 8:30 AM to 6:40 PM. Last bus 6:40 PM from Termini Station (Stop 1) From 3rd November 2025 to 31st March 2026: Bus operates 8:30 AM to 5:40 PM. Last bus in Low Season 5:40 PM from Termini Station (Stop 1) From 1st April 2026 to 1st November 2026: Bus operates 8:30 AM to 6:40 PM. Last bus in High Season 6:40 PM from Termini Station (Stop 1) Buses depart every 15/20 minutes from Termini Station (Stop 1) Stop 1 at Via Giovanni Giolitti 32 (near Termini Station)

4. Circus Maximus - Mouth of Truth

From 15th March 2025: Bus operates 8:30 AM to 6:40 PM. Last bus 6:40 PM from Termini Station (Stop 1) From 3rd November 2025 to 31st March 2026: Bus operates 8:30 AM to 5:40 PM. Last bus in Low Season 5:40 PM from Termini Station (Stop 1) From 1st April 2026 to 1st November 2026: Bus operates 8:30 AM to 6:40 PM. Last bus in High Season 6:40 PM from Termini Station (Stop 1) Buses depart every 15/20 minutes from Termini Station (Stop 1) Stop 1 at Via Giovanni Giolitti 32 (near Termini Station)

5. Piazza Venezia

From 15th March 2025: Bus operates 8:30 AM to 6:40 PM. Last bus 6:40 PM from Termini Station (Stop 1) From 3rd November 2025 to 31st March 2026: Bus operates 8:30 AM to 5:40 PM. Last bus in Low Season 5:40 PM from Termini Station (Stop 1) From 1st April 2026 to 1st November 2026: Bus operates 8:30 AM to 6:40 PM. Last bus in High Season 6:40 PM from Termini Station (Stop 1) Buses depart every 15/20 minutes from Termini Station (Stop 1) Stop 1 at Via Giovanni Giolitti 32 (near Termini Station)

6. Vatican City, Sistine Chapel and Castel Sant'Angelo

From 15th March 2025: Bus operates 8:30 AM to 6:40 PM. Last bus 6:40 PM from Termini Station (Stop 1) From 3rd November 2025 to 31st March 2026: Bus operates 8:30 AM to 5:40 PM. Last bus in Low Season 5:40 PM from Termini Station (Stop 1) From 1st April 2026 to 1st November 2026: Bus operates 8:30 AM to 6:40 PM. Last bus in High Season 6:40 PM from Termini Station (Stop 1) Buses depart every 15/20 minutes from Termini Station (Stop 1) Stop 1 at Via Giovanni Giolitti 32 (near Termini Station)

7. Spanish Steps

From 15th March 2025: Bus operates 8:30 AM to 6:40 PM. Last bus 6:40 PM from Termini Station (Stop 1) From 3rd November 2025 to 31st March 2026: Bus operates 8:30 AM to 5:40 PM. Last bus in Low Season 5:40 PM from Termini Station (Stop 1) From 1st April 2026 to 1st November 2026: Bus operates 8:30 AM to 6:40 PM. Last bus in High Season 6:40 PM from Termini Station (Stop 1) Buses depart every 15/20 minutes from Termini Station (Stop 1) Stop 1 at Via Giovanni Giolitti 32 (near Termini Station)

8. Piazza Barberini and Trevi Fountain

From 15th March 2025: Bus operates 8:30 AM to 6:40 PM. Last bus 6:40 PM from Termini Station (Stop 1) From 3rd November 2025 to 31st March 2026: Bus operates 8:30 AM to 5:40 PM. Last bus in Low Season 5:40 PM from Termini Station (Stop 1) From 1st April 2026 to 1st November 2026: Bus operates 8:30 AM to 6:40 PM. Last bus in High Season 6:40 PM from Termini Station (Stop 1) Buses depart every 15/20 minutes from Termini Station (Stop 1) Stop 1 at Via Giovanni Giolitti 32 (near Termini Station)

Inclusions

  • Skip-the-line access to Saint Mary Major
  • Optional upgrade: Audio guide available in 5 languages (ITA, ENG, FRE, SPA, GER)
  • Optional upgrade: Audio guide for Saint Mary Major available in 5 languages
  • Daily Hop-on Hop-off Bus Ticket
  • Multi-lingual audio guide for bus tour
  • Complimentary onboard Wifi
  • Tips & gratuities
  • Items not listed as included
  • Transport to/from the hotel.
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Meet

Meeting Point

Refer to the confirmation for meeting point details.

Redeem

Ticket Redemption

Direct access

Voucher collection for access to Basilica Santa Maria Maggiore Visit. It is possible to collect the voucher directly on our open bus. Our onboard staff will give you the voucher, which you will present at the entrance of the Basilica. From 15th March 2025: Bus operates 8:30 AM to 6:40 PM. Last bus 6:40 PM from Termini Station (Stop 1) From 3rd November 2025 to 31st March 2026: Bus operates 8:30 AM to 5:40 PM. Last bus 5:40 PM from Termini Station (Stop 1) From 1st April 2026 to 1st November 2026: Bus operates 8:30 AM to 6:40 PM. Last bus 6:40 PM from Termini Station (Stop 1)

Operator

Gray Line I Love Rome by Carrani Tours