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Hop On Hop Off Bus & Saint Mary Major ticket with optional audio guide

The ultimate combination tour to optimize your visit includes a daily ticket for the city sightseeing bus, along with fast-track access to the magnificent Basilica of Saint Mary Major.

Traverse through the Eternal City in an open-top bus, savour panoramic views of iconic landmarks such as the Colosseo, Spanish Steps, and Vatican City. You can hop on the pink buses from any of the eight available stops and have your entrance voucher for Saint Mary Major sorted by the staff onboard. Alternatively, you might request to receive a voucher to begin with a self-guided tour of the Basilica before hopping on the bus. The choice is entirely yours!

Your fast-track entry to Saint Mary Major lets you avoid the queues and delve deep into the history of this sacred basilica, home to ancient mosaics, the Holy Cradle, and the remains of Pope Francis.

Bus route:

1 Termini Station
2 Santa Maria Maggiore (entrance included and optional audioguide upgrade)
3 Colosseum Archaeological Area
4 Circus Maximus - Mouth of Truth
5 Piazza Venezia
6 Vatican City, Sistine Chapel, and Castel Sant'Angelo
7 Spanish Steps
8 Piazza Barberini and Trevi Fountai

Main features

Free cancellation
Place: Rome
Validity: Flexible
Language: English
Mobile voucher accepted

Additional features

Instant confirmation
Skip the line
E-Voucher

Why you’ll love this…

  • You'll explore Rome at your own pace with the flexibility to hop on and off at multiple attractions
  • There's audio commentary providing interesting facts about Rome's landmarks
  • You'll have guaranteed entrance to Saint Mary Major Basilica, one of Rome's four papal basilicas
  • The combination ticket offers excellent value compared to purchasing separate tickets for each attraction

Important to know

Know in advance:

  • Present your voucher at the Basilica of Saint Mary Major entrance or onboard the bus for voucher collection
  • If you have opted for the audio guide, collect it upon entering the Basilica
  • Optional audio guide for the Basilica is available in Italian, English, German, French, and Spanish
  • 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 December 2025: bus operates 8:30 AM to 5:40 PM. Last bus 5:40 PM from Termini Station (Stop 1)

Remember to bring:

  • Valid ID/passport, as it will be mandatory for entry. You might be refused entry without it

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.


What’s included

  • Hop-on hop-off tour
  • Skip-the-line tickets

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.


Location

Meeting point:

Get on board the pink buses from any of the stops available and have your entrance voucher for Saint Mary Major handled by the staff onboard.

Provider

Gray Line - I Love Rome


Need a hand?

Would you like some help making a booking? Or perhaps you just want to ask a few questions. Whatever the reason, don't hesitate to get in touch.

Opening hours: Our team is available from 10.00 to 18.00 CET

Phone number: +44 20 3830 1409