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Big Bus Tours Rome (couple trip)

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How Couple-Friendly is Big Bus Tours Rome?

83%Couple-Friendly
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What makes it 83% Couple-Friendly: Panoramic upper-deck views and the optional night loop create shared memories for couples, and frequent buses support relaxed meals or strolls, but limited space can reduce intimacy.

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Reviews4.4/ 5
(from 4,519 reviews)

Positives:

  • Flexible Pace: Hop-on hop-off lets you linger at sites you love.
  • Audio Guide: Use the free multilingual commentary to learn hidden stories.

Challenges:

  • Heat Exposure: Upper deck can get hot in midday sun.
  • Wait Times: Buses run every 14 minutes; lines form at major stops.
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What is Big Bus Tours Rome?

  • A hop-on, hop-off open-top bus service linking Rome’s major landmarks, from the Colosseum to St. Peter’s Basilica
  • A sightseeing tour operator employing a multilingual audio commentary system delivered through onboard headsets
  • A flexible urban transit network featuring panoramic routes and strategically placed stops across Rome’s historic center

What is so special about Big Bus Tours Rome for couple trip?

  1. Flexible hop-on hop-off access to Rome’s top landmarks
  2. Open-top deck for panoramic city and sunset views
  3. Complimentary audio guide and free Wi-Fi included

Recommended visit duration: 1-2 hours

Why 1-2 hours visit duration is ideal for couple trip: Enough time to complete the main loop and hop off at two landmarks

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Couple-Friendly Activities in Big Bus Tours Rome

Red Route Hop-On Hop-Off Tour:

Ride the open-top bus past the Colosseum, Vatican and Trevi Fountain.

Tip: Board at Termini early to secure upper-deck seats for better views.

Panoramic Night Tour:

Enjoy a one-hour after-dark loop past illuminated monuments.

Tip: Book in advance or include it with a 72-hour ticket to save money.

Hop-On River Cruise Add-On:

Combine your bus pass with a 24-hour Tiber River boat tour.

Tip: Purchase the combo ticket online to skip lines at the cruise kiosk.

When is the best time to visit Big Bus Tours Rome (Rome, Italy)?

In summer, ride early morning or late afternoon to avoid peak sun. In winter, dress in layers for the open-top deck.

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Reviews of Big Bus Tours Rome (Rome)

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Joey Cohen

Joey Cohen

Aug 2025

We had the most perfect day in Rome thanks to the professionalism and preparation from Anna and the Big Bus Company. While we did not end up ever hopping on or off it was great to know we had the option. Anna gave us great tips and we were able to see everything we wanted to in a limited amount of time!

Richard Shannon

Richard Shannon

Aug 2025

Flavia was great explaining what we needed to do. We followed Flavia’s route and we saw all the sites we wanted to see in plenty of time for our return to the Cruise. The bus app worked really well as knew where the buses where and we knew what direction to go. Would recommend and would use again

Sunny

Sunny

Jul 2025

We had a great time. The hop in and off system is better then walking in the hot weather for a long time. Christian and Fátima are very charismatic and funny and informative. All the buses had ar condicioner and wasn't very full.

Julie Bell

Julie Bell

Jul 2025

Christian was a handsomly humorous tour guide. Very friendly and informative. We were with Allure of the Seas, Royal Caribbean cruise. A 6 hour leisure time from 10:30am-4:30pm. We purchased fast passes with Tiqets.com for the Sistine Chapel, 2 months prior to cruising. 1. An 11:45 meeting time and we made it over there on time for our noon entry into the Sistine Chapel. We quickly went through to...

Kevin Pacciano

Kevin Pacciano

Jun 2025

We took the hop on hop off excursion with Christian from the MSC Seaview. Christian did an incredible job getting us prepared for our time in Rome with perfect directions and expert tips! I gave this a 4 star and not 5 because 6 hours is not enough time to see Rome, we knew this but if we left earlier we could have possibly had 7 hours and every hour counts! The hop on hop off bus experience in Ro...

Typical Budget for a Couple (2 Adults)

ItemCost (Approx.)
One-Day Red Route Ticket (2 Adults)EUR 44
Panoramic Night Tour (2 Adults)EUR 41.4
Total EstimatedEUR 85.4

Note: All prices are indicative and may vary. Please check directly with the venue for the most accurate and up-to-date information.

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How to Make the Most of Your Visit to Big Bus Tours Rome

  1. Use the App: Track bus locations and plan your hops on the free Big Bus app.
  2. Early Start: Catch the first bus to avoid crowds at popular stops.
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Map of Big Bus Tours Rome

Address: Via delle Terme di Diocleziano, 34, 00184 Roma RM, Italy

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About Big Bus Tours Rome

Opening Hours

Monday:9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday:9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday:9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday:9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday:9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday:9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday:9:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Hours may vary during holidays, special events, and peak seasons. Please check the official website for the most up-to-date information.

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Average price

US$ 27.05
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