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Rome City Pass Comparison Your Definitive Guide

By Elyssa Bernard

August 15, 2023

Wondering which Rome city pass is the best one?

You want to skip the line, you want to save money.

So which combo pass for Rome should you get?

Rome City Pass Options

You want to skip the lines at Rome's top attractions?

Who doesn't?

I'm going to start right off the bat by telling you that  none of the Rome city passes will save you money . 

For the main sites included in these passes, the Colosseum and the Vatican Museums , there are other ways to skip the line.

To see how to skip the line at the Colosseum, visit my page here . To see how to skip the line at the Vatican, visit my page here .

As for getting public transportation passes , that's easy too. You don't need any Rome city pass to do that, and taxis are not part of any pass.

Just know that if you buy any kind of Rome city pass, it is not for any kind of saving, but for the convenience factor only .

Want help visiting Rome on a budget? Visit my page here .

All of the combo passes you can buy for Rome are "skip-the-line", so that's not an issue.

Most come with maps, and the first four offer an additional discount of 10-20% off sites that you don't use for your free site.

So what is the difference between all the passes? 

What's included?

What's not?

Will you save money?

Which one is best for YOU?

Let me help you break through the confusion about which Rome city pass you should get, and why. 

Rome Combo Passes for General Sight-Seeing

Here are the different kinds of Rome city passes, all of which offer skip-the-line access, and entry to at least the Colosseum.

Click each one to find out costs, what's included, and my assessment.

• Rome Turbopass

Rome Super Pass

Rome combo passes for transportation and specific focus.

You may also be interested in these other Rome combo tickets that are more specific.

I review them after the Rome city pass reviews.

Unlike the above passes, I do think these combo tickets are a really good value for what you pay, provided you use them well:

• Transportation Pass
• Colosseum/Palatine Hill/Roman Forum ticket
• National Rome Museum Pass

Appia Antica Card

32€ for 2 days -  52€ for 3 days 

The Roma Pass is probably the most popular of the Rome city passes.

Offered by the city of Rome, it allows skip-the-line access and unlimited bus/metro/tram transportation in Rome, for a 2-day or 3-day period.

If you choose the 2-day pass, you get one site of your choice included, and then you'll get a 10-20% discount off all the other sites associated with the pass. 

If you choose the 3-day pass, you get two sites of your choice included, then a 10-20% discount of all the other participating sites.

I have a whole page dedicated to the ins and outs of the Roma Pass , along with a pricing breakdown (in which I show you that it is not a money-saver but rather, a nice package that offers you that VIP feeling).

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Roma Pass breakdown

What's included:

• One free entry to the Colosseum , Galleria Borghese , or any of a number of other state-run archeological sites and museums
• You can also choose from city-run sites and museums, such as the Capitoline Museums, and Trajan's Market
• City public transportation (bus/metro/tram)

What's not included:

• St. Peter's Basilica
• St Peter's Dome Climb
• Vatican Museums (Sistine Chapel)
• Airport transfer
• Hop-on/Hop-off bus
• Children's discount

Big plus - Skipping the line at the Colosseum

Big minus - You won't save money unless you are a turbo sight-seer

Bottom line - The Roma Pass is great if you like knowing that is will be easy to simply show up and skip the line.

It's also useful that it comes with unlimited transportation, and a handy, well-designed map.

Don't plan on it saving you money, but rather use it more for the convenience.

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Buy your TurboPass

Purchase the convenient Turbopass and visit all of Rome's top attractions including the Colosseum, Pantheon, and Vatican.

With one handy pass, it's all included.

129€ for 3 days

The Omnia Pass is basically the Roma Pass (above) with Vatican stuff added on.

In addition to all the benefits you get with the Roma Pass, you will have skip-the-line access to the Vatican Museums (no tour, just entry).

And as long as you take the shortcut from the Sistine Chapel to  St. Peter's Basilica , you will skip the (security) line for the basilica as well.

What's included :

• All the sites on the Roma Pass

What's not included :

Big plus  - Skipping the line at the Colosseum, and Vatican Museums

Big minus  - It's pretty impossible for this pass to save you any money

Bottom line  - The Omnia Pass is great if you are planning a typical 3-day visit to Rome , and want to see the two main tourist attractions, the Colosseum and Vatican Museums, without having to deal with long lines.

It also includes the Hop-On/Hop-Off bus which can be useful your first day in Rome to really get the lay of the land.

110.90€ for 3 days

The Turbo Pass is Rome City pass made by a German company.

It seems they wanted to offer more flexible options for 1,2, 3, 4 and 7-days.

All their passes include skip-the-line free entry to the Colosseum and to the Vatican Museums.

They also all include free public transportation .

All passes include free entry to Castel Sant'Angelo . 

• Colosseum and all other state-run archeological sites and museums
• Museo delle Mura and Villa di Massenzio on Appia Antica
• Hop-on/Hop-off bus (1 day)
• has an optional airport transfer

Big plusses  - More things are included on this pass than any other

Big minus  - There is not an included airport transfer but there is optional add on

Bottom line  - The Turbo Pass is a great choice if you need flexibility in the length of your stay, and you want to have all the sites plus public transportation covered.

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105.90€ - valid for 3 consecutive days

The Rome Super Pass is offered by another tour company, Tiqets . Tiqets sells tours and entry tickets with a really easy to use interface and booking calendar.

Also, your tickets come right to your mobile device, so you don't need to print anything. Their Rome City Pass is very basic.

It includes skip-the-line entry to the Colosseum and the Vatican Museums.

• Colosseum/Roman Forum/ Palatine Hill
• Any other sites in Rome
• Unlimited - metro, bus and tram

Big plusses  - Simple, easy to use and understand. Gets you into the top to tourist attractions in Rome

Big minus  - A lot more expensive than just buying the Colosseum and Vatican Museums site tickets separately

Bottom line  - The Rome Super Pass is perfect if you just want to purchase your skip-the-line tickets ahead of time, and know you've got that covered.

It's also great if you don't have a lot of time in Rome, and so wouldn't really take advantage of a lot of discounts at other sites.

The perfect 3-day itinerary in Rome

Trying to figure out how to organize your visit to Rome? I've got the perfect 3-day itinerary for first-time visitors (or those who have not been here in a while.) It works for a 2.5 day visit as well.

In my 3-day itinerary, you'll see all the major must-see Rome attractions like the Vatican , Colosseum , Trevi Fountain , Pantheon , Piazza Navona , Spanish Steps , Castel Sant'Angelo , and much more.

And if you have more time, or want suggestions for extra/other things to do, you'll find that there too.

Visit my page with the best 3-day itinerary in Rome for first-timers .

Targeted Rome City Pass Options

The below tickets are more specific passes you may find useful, depending on how long you will be in Rome, and your particular interests.

The first two are the most commonly used tickets/passes by visitors to Rome:

Rome ATAC Transportation Pass

18€ for a 3-day pass. Children under 10 ride free.

I love to see Rome on foot, both for the exercise and for all the things you can really only see on foot, like open doorways and hidden courtyards.

But walking around Rome can be exhausting, especially if you are doing a lot of intense sight-seeing.

You might also want use some form of transportation if you are staying outside the city center, have mobility issues, or have young children or elderly travellers with you.

The Rome ATAC bus/metro passes are super easy to use and easy to buy.

You can just pick one up anyplace you can buy bus/metro tickets, which includes newspaper kiosks or Tabbachi shops.

They metro, bus, and tram all use the same tickets and you may combine the systems.

For example, you may decide to take the metro from Rome Termini station to the Vatican , and from there, take a bus towards Pantheon (where the Metro does not go).

• BIT ticket  (one-time use) - A one-way metro ticket costs 1.50€. For this ticket, you are allowed to change train or bus once (same direction, not round-trip). It's valid for 100 minutes from the moment you validate it.
• Roma24   - A 24-hour pass costs 7€ pass and is valid for unlimited use for 24 hours from the moment you validate it. If you will use the bus/metro more than 4 times in one day, it would be worth getting this pass.
• Roma48  - A 48-hour pass costs 12.50€ and is valid for unlimited use for 48 hours from the moment you validate it. 
• Roma72  - A 3-day metro/bus pass costs 18€. It's good for unlimited bus/metro use around Rome for 72 hours from the moment you validate it.
• CIS ticket  (7-day use) A 7-day pass costs 24€, and is good for unlimited travel on the buses and metro in Rome from and including the day you validate it, until midnight of the 7th day.
• For more information, visit  ATAC  , Rome's official public transportation portal. The site is really limited in English but you can use Google translate.

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Colosseum/Roman Forum/Palatine Hill Ticket

18€ for all 3 sites for 24 hours

Did you know that if you buy a ticket to the Colosseum, it automatically includes entry to the Palatine Hill and the Roman Forum?

I think this is a real bargain, because you see so much for just one ticket price of 18€. 

• You have all day (24 hours) to use the ticket
• You get ONE entry to the Colosseum (no re-entry) and ONE entry to the Palatine Hill/Roman Forum - they are connected so it's considered one park.

Want to buy a Colosseum combo ticket? - Buy it here

The following passes are much more esoteric and may be more interesting if this is not your first time visiting Rome; if you have a lot of time to spend in Rome; and/or if you have a strong interest in Roman art/archeology.

National Rome Museum

14€ for all 4 museums - 7 days

The  National Rome Museum (Museo Nazionale Romano) is actually a collection of 4 museums in various locations across Rome.

The theme of the museums is mostly antiquities from the Roman Kingdom through the Roman Republic to the Roman Empire (around 5th century BCE - 3rd CE).

The four museums that comprise the Roman National Museums are:

Palazzo Altemps : This palazzo once belonged to various Roman noble families in the 1600's and 1700's.

Here you can see two things - gorgeous Renaissance architecture, and one of the world's best collection of Greek and Roman statues from antiquity.

Palazzo Massimo : This stunning museum is one of my favorite in all of Rome.

You will find a whole floor full of rooms and frescoes from the time of Augustus - in fact, they transported entire rooms from the House of Livia (Augustus' wife) to this museum.

There are also wonderful examples of ancient Greek and Roman sculptures and mosaics. 

Baths of Diocletian (Terme di Diocliziano) : The Baths of Diocletian were the largest thermal bath system in ancient Rome.

Built by the emperor Diocletion in around the 2nd century CE, the structure eventually crumbled and we have very little left of what once was.

Luckily for us, Michelangelo converted part of the ruins into one of the most stunning churches in Rome, Santa Maria degli Angeli (free to visit and not part of the museum).

At a separate entrance around the side, you can visit the museum, which showcases the baths' structures and other Roman antiquities.

Crypta Balbi : At this museum you can see excellent examples of ancient Roman infrastructure and get a feel for city life in Rome 2000 years ago.

Cost and Rome city pass for the National Rome Museums - 1 adult full price entry is 14€. You can visit all 4 of them over a 7-day period.

Reduced 10€ for anyone 18-25. Free for anyone 18 and under.

Participates in the Free Sundays or other culture initiatives, and also participates in the Roma Pass .

(This is a great pass if you have time and are into Roman antiquities.)

Bonus - These museums are almost NEVER crowded!

Want to purchase this ticket? - You can purchase the ticket directly at any of the participating museums, or you can prepay online and use an e-ticket.

17€ for a year unlimited access

The Appia Antica is a really special part of Rome, and worth visiting just for the expanse of quiet, wild green space.

But it's also full of ancient Roman ruins. 

You can just walk along and see them from the outside, or, you can go inside.

If you have time, and are an ancient Rome buff, the Appia Antica card might be worthwhile.

For 17€, you get to buy an Appia Antica card - which gives you unlimited access to the Mausoleum of Cecilia Metella , Villa dei Quintili , Santa Maria Nova , Antiquarium of Lucrezia Romana , Complex of Capo di Bove , and Tombs of the Via Latina.

These sites are already so affordable, but if you really want a Rome city pass that gives you lots of access to the ancient stuff, this is a good bargain.

Want to purchase this ticket? - You can buy it at any of the sites listed.

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Rome public transport tickets and travel passes

Make informed ticket purchase for travel on rome metro, buses, trams and train services.

The great thing about travelling by public transport in Rome is that all tickets are integrated. One ticket will get you around on buses, trams, trains and the Metro very cheaply.

Tickets are also easy to purchase as they can be picked up from any of the numerous kiosks in most tourist areas, particularly in places such as Termini Station . From January 2023 contactless payments will also be accepted across the ATAC network.

You can now also purchase a 72-hr public transport ticket in advance of your trip and have it sent to your home address, this allows you to be completely prepared upon arrival. Buy your 72-hr Public Transport Pass in advance now.

There are a few different types of tickets to choose from, including 100 minutes to weekly passes, which we go into details on further down the page. The general rule of thumb though is that if you're going to be using these transport options for less than 5 journeys in one day, the 100 minute ticket is suitable for the majority of tourist needs.

Rome is a stunning city to walk around with treasures found round every corner so don't discount walking around certain areas as the best option.

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Public transportation is free for children under 10 years old, with accompanying adult.

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About rome public transport, what you can use public transport tickets on.

Public transport tickets are valid for all city public transport - city buses and trams , Metro and some rail services within the Rome urban area.

Ticketing on Rome public transport is comparatively simple, there are no complicated travel zones or peak/off peak travel periods.

What's not covered by Rome public transport tickets

There are a few transport options you cannot use public transport tickets on.

For the visitor the main choices not covered are:

- The Leonardo Express train running non-stop between Fiumicino Airport and Rome's Termini Station.

- Any airport bus or train to either of Rome's two airports, Fiumicino or Ciampino.

- The trains to and from Rome's cruise port, Civitavecchia .

- Rome's hop-on hop-off sightseeing buses.

Your transport ticket choice

For short term visitors to Rome you have a very straight forward choice of ticketing options.

Your only decision is whether you need single tickets or 24, 48 or 72-hour passes or a 7 calendar day travel pass.

A single ticket is valid for 100 minutes, allowing you to switch bus lines if there is no direct service. On the metro you can switch Metro lines at Termini Station with one ticket.

When you buy any transport ticket it is not stamped with a start date.

You have the responsibility to stamp your ticket on machines provided for that purpose before you start your journey.

If you travel with a blank unstamped ticket it's no different to travelling without a ticket at all.

The tickets themselves are card with a magnetic strip like the 7-day travel pass image here.

Contactless payments work in the same way they do everywhere else, you tap on the reader as you go. You can pay with card, device or download an app. A ticket inspector will ask to see your card/app if they need to check you have paid for travel.

Rome bus, tram & Metro fares & tickets

All local public transport is integrated in Rome. You have to purchase your tickets before you board any public transport in Rome. Most people will have a pass of one kind or another.

Tickets for both the bus system and Metro can be purchased from tobacconists, bars, or vending machines at Metro stations and major bus stops. On both buses and metro there is a flat fare, whether you go one stop or to the end of the line. On buses your ticket is valid for 100 minutes allowing you to change buses using a single ticket.

From January 2023 contactless payments will also be accepted across the ATAC network.

At Metro stations there are ticket barriers where you have to insert your ticket to enter and leave the Metro station.

On buses and trams you will find ticket validation machines similar to that pictured below. If you have a single ticket then enter the ticket into the machine. If you have purchased a pass, you put the pass into the machine on your first journey. This stamps the date and time from which the pass or ticket is valid.

Groups of ticket inspectors from time to time descend on to a bus or platform to check all passengers have valid tickets. If not you will incur a heavy fine. Playing the innocent tourist doesn't work.

Where to buy your public transport tickets

You can buy the travel passes from a variety of sources including vending machines and manned ticket offices at Metro stations and many news-stands / tobacconists like the one pictured at the top of the page.

If you don't speak Italian and are nervous about using vending machines, rest assured most of the people serving at the outlets where tourists frequent normally speak good English, often much better than your hotel.

Most independent visitors to Rome will arrive in Rome city centre at Termini Station. Many kiosks within the station like the one pictured at the top advertise they sell transport tickets.

Out the front of Termini Railway Station by the bus station is the row of kiosks pictured here that specialise in selling travel passes and tours. They advertise the transport passes prominently with prices displayed boldly and staff speak good English too.

These kiosks are conveniently situated next to a Rome public transport information kiosk.

Ticket machines are multi-lingual, easy to use and seemingly reliable. There are manned ticket counters at the key stations. You can also decide to just pay as you go using a contactless card/enabled device.

As yet there is no facility provided by the public transport authority themselves for advance purchase over the internet though there are a couple of options offered by third parties aimed at the first time tourist visitor.

Recent developments have allowed us to now offer a 72-hr Rome Public Transport Pass that you can purchase before you arrive in Rome. This pass is posted to you at home before you leave for Rome, so you can use public transport straight away upon arrival.

Buy your 72-hr Public Transport Pass in advance now.

Validating your public transport tickets

When you first purchase a travel pass or ticket it is blank.

The travel pass only becomes 'live' after you have validated it (stamped with the date you first use it). Showing a ticket inspector an invalidated ticket is no different to having no ticket at all.

On the Metro lines the travel pass is automatically validated when you pass through the ticket barriers for the first time.

On other modes of transport there is a validating machine inside buses and trams and on the platforms of train stations where it is your responsibility to insert your pass into the machine and get it validated.

Single ticket are valid for 100 minutes from the time stamped on the ticket. On buses and trams you can switch routes within this timespan and on the Metro you can switch Metro trains at Termini Station without going through any ticket barrier.

24hr, 48 and 72hr passes are valid from time of validation to the end of the period stated on the card.

Finding your way around

Most visitors will only be travelling in a compact area in the centre of Rome where all the main attractions and hotel districts are situated. The Metro system is very simple, at the moment just 3 lines, only two of which are of use to tourists.

If the Metro is not the solution to an individual journey then the local city buses will be the answer. At first sight the number and complexity of bus routes can seem overwhelming.

On the ground less so, as each route at each bus stop is laid out clearly with all the stops to its terminus. There is normally at least one direct bus going to the destination you require on short trips. Buses are very frequent too.

The bus and Metro map, (link above) covers all of the central area if you want an orientation of routes in advance.

If you are planning on using public transport extensively to get around Rome and visit attractions outside the tourist hotspots in the centre then investing in a Rome bus and Metro map is worthwhile. You can find these sold in most news-stands around bus and train stations like Termini Station.

Outside the front of Termini Station, the main local public transport hub in Rome there is a public transport information kiosk for tourists on one side of the bus station.

Roma Cristiana tour bus plus Rome public transport bundle (1 & 3-day tickets)

Save time and money with the Vatican and Rome card!

It's a straight forward proposition, combine the Roma Cristiana hop on, hop off city sightseeing bus with a 1 or 3 day public transport pass .

The public transport covering all of Rome's metro, tram, suburban train and bus system. Roma Cristiana is one of Rome's leading Hop On, Hop Off sightseeing buses that visits all the major sights in the city of Rome.

Both are combined in one convenient and money saving pass that covers all your transport requirements when visiting Rome.

Travelcard Vatican & Rome

• Includes hop-on, hop-off bus, metro, public bus, tram and trains • Children under 10 free • 1-day or 3-day tickets available

Omnia Card - 3-day pass hop-on hop-off bus, public transport pass, Roma Pass & Vatican Card

Adult €129, child (6 to 17 years old) €59.

The Omnia Card is the most comprehensive sightseeing pass.

When you buy this exclusive travel and sightseeing card, you get access to all Rome’s public transport with a 3-day public transport pass, the Roma Cristiana hop-on, hop-off sightseeing bus, Roma Pass and Omnia Vatican Card.

The pass is offered through Opera Romana Pellegrinaggi (ORP) a branch of the Vicariate of Rome, organ of the Holy See directed by the Cardinal Vicar of the Pope.

This complete solution to your transport and sightseeing needs include:

Roma Cristiana hop-on hop-off sightseeing bus

3-day public transport pass

Fast track admission to Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel with the Omnia Vatican Card

Fast track admission to St. Peter’s Basilica with the Omnia Vatican Card

The Roma Pass with free entry to two top Rome attractions like the Coliseum, Borghese Gallery, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill and Capitoline Museums

Discounted entry to more than 30 other Rome attractions with the Roma Pass

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• FREE entry to two top attractions including the Colosseum • Includes hop-on, hop-off bus • 3-day public transport pass • Fast-track to Vatican and Sistine Chapel • Fast-track St Peter's

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Book Roma Pass | Explore the Best of Rome with the 48 or 72-Hour City Pass

Roma Pass: 48 & 72-Hour Pass with 30+ Attractions & Public Transport

• Access 30+ top attractions in Rome with free public transport for 48 or 72 hours, save up to 20% on entry fees.
• Choose any 2 attractions from 15 to visit for free, including the Colosseum and Castel Sant’Angelo, while unlocking discounts on all other attractions.
• Explore the Capitoline Museums, Borghese Gallery, and Trajan’s Market, and enjoy unlimited access to Rome’s buses, metro, and trams during the pass’ validity.
• Skip the lines and breeze through Rome's must-see sites with a mobile pass. Save time with one pass covering attractions and transport.
• Choose between 48 or 72-hour options. Activate the pass with your first visit or travel and explore Rome’s wonders within the selected duration.
• Validity: Pass valid for 48 or 72 hours from first use
• Access any 2 attractions for free and unlock discounts on the rest
• Museums: Capitoline Museums, Museo Nazionale Romano, Museo dell’Ara Pacis & more
• Landmarks: Colosseum, Roman Forum, St. Peter’s Basilica & more
• Transportation: Free use of Rome’s public transport network, including buses, metro lines A, B, B1, C, and railway lines Roma-Lido, Roma Flaminio Piazza del Popolo-Viterbo, Roma-Giardinetti
• Discounts: Reduced entry fees to various exhibitions and other attractions
• Get all details here
• Airport transfers
• Please note that making reservations will NOT activate your pass. Your pass is only activated when you visit your first attraction or use your first public transport.
• Prior reservations are required to visit some attractions, which is subject to availability.
• You can only visit each attraction once with this pass.
• Even if activated at a museum, the pass must be validated on your first public transport journey by tapping it on the black circle of the contactless reader.
• Once you make a purchase online, you can collect your Roma Pass at any Tourist Infopoint.
• Write your name, surname, and the date of validation on the overleaf form.
• Your pass will automatically get activated upon your first museum/site entry or your first journey on public transport.
• Before activation: Valid for 6 months from the date of purchase.
• After activation: Valid for 48 or 72 hours from the first use, whether at an attraction or public transport, as per the option selected.
• These tickets can't be cancelled. However, you can use them any time until 30 August, 2025.
• These tickets are valid until 30 August, 2025.

Omnia Card and Roma Pass: 72-Hour Pass with 15 Rome Attractions

• Access 15 top Rome and Vatican City attractions for 72 hours days and save up to 55% as compared to buying individual tickets.
• Choose any 2 attractions from 15 to visit for free, including the Colosseum and Roman Forum, while unlocking discounts on all other attractions.
• Travel stress-free with a 72-hour Travelcard for use on Rome’s public transport, including the metro, trams, buses, and overground trains.
• Breeze through long queues at Rome’s top spots with your mobile pass and enjoy 72 hours of stress-free sightseeing.
• No matter your Rome plans, the pass fits perfectly. Visit any 15 attractions over 72 hours. Valid for 72 hours from first use, with no pre-selection needed.
• Validity: Pass valid for 72 hours from first use.
• Museums: Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel, Borghese Gallery, Capitoline Museums & more
• Transportation: Free 72-hour Travelcard for Rome’s public transport
• Discounts on: Additional attractions after the first two free entries
• Please note making reservations will NOT activate your pass. Your pass is only activated when you visit your first attraction or use your Travelcard.
• After making an online purchase, collect your pass from one of the designated collection points — St Peter's Square or Lateran Complex.
• Use your Omnia Card and Roma Pass to access various attractions. Access public transport for 72 hours with a free Travelcard.
• Your pass is activated as soon as you visit your first attraction or use your Travelcard.
• Before Activation: Valid for 12 months from the date of purchase.
• After Activation: Your pass is activated upon first use and remains valid for 72 hours. For example, if you use the pass for the first time on a Monday at 2pm, it will be valid until Thursday at 2pm.
• These tickets can’t be cancelled. However, you can use them any time within the next 24 months.
• These tickets are valid for 24 months from the date of purchase.

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Roma Pass offers you the opportunity to explore Rome like an independent, local traveler by allowing you free access to certain landmarks and Rome’s public transport. The pass also allows you to enjoy discounted rates for attractions, exhibitions, and other tourist services.

Why Buy The Roma Pass?

• This 48-hour or 72-hour valid card that gives you free and unlimited access to the city’s public transport system.
• The pass covers more than 30 attractions across Rome including the Colosseum , Borghese Gallery , Museo di Roma, and more.
• The pass includes a map of Rome featuring all the interesting tourist attractions and information points along with metro and bus routes.
• You get discounts and special prices for exhibitions, tourist services, and attractions.
• The 48-hour pass gives you free access to the first museum, archaeological site, or any experience that you choose to visit while the 72-hour pass gives you the same on the first two sites you visit.
• The 72-hour Roma Pass includes a guide to all museums and sites accessible through the card.

Your Roma Pass Options Explained

48-Hour Pass

Pass Type: The pass is valid for 48 hours.

Areas Covered: The pass provides access to over 30 museums, and attractions. You can enjoy free access to the first attraction you choose to visit. You can access the remaining attractions for a discounted price.

Other Inclusions: Access to the city’s public transport network. free access to toilets services of P.Stop network, and a map of Rome.

72-Hour Pass

Pass Type: The pass is valid for 72 hours.

Areas Covered: The pass provides access to over 30 museums, and attractions. You can enjoy free access to the first two sites you choose to visit. You can access the remaining attractions for a discounted price.

Other Inclusions: Access to the city’s public transport network. and toilets services of P.Stop network, a detailed map of Rome, and a Roma Pass Guide to all participating museums and sites.

72 Hr Roma Pass & Omnia Card:

Areas Covered: The pass provides access to over 30 museums, and attractions as well as entry to five Vatican City attractions including the Vatican Musuems and Sistine Chapel, You can enjoy free access to the first two sites you choose to visit. You can access the remaining attractions for a discounted price. You can also enjoy skip-the-line and fast-track admission at select attractions

Other Inclusions: 72-hour Hop-On Hop-Off Tour with 12 stops, access to the city’s public transport network and toilets services of P.Stop network, a detailed map of Rome, and a Roma Pass Guide to all participating museums and sites.

Roma Pass and Carcer Tullianum

Areas Covered: The pass provides access to over 30 attractions, as well as the Carcer Tullianum, the ancient penitentiary. You can enjoy free access to the first two attractions you choose to visit. You can access the remaining attractions for a discounted price.

Other Inclusions: Access to the city’s public transport network, audio guide (English, French, and Spanish) at Carcer Tullianum entry, and reception & assistance of staff.

Best Place to Buy the Roma Pass? Buy Online

The best place to buy the Roma Pass is to buy it online. Purchasing the pass online will ensure a contactless transaction while offering lucrative benefits, which you may not get otherwise.

Advance Booking: Booking the pass online and in advance allows you to avoid the hassles of finding a cab or a bus or the right metro line to your favorite attractions. Roma Pass sorts your travel within the city so that you save time and can focus on exploring Rome one attraction at a time.

Convenience: Book your pass online and stay away from payment issues and troublesome and problematic searches. Purchasing the Roma Pass online also means that we will be available 24/7 to answer all your queries and solve problems over chat, email, or phone.

Great Discounts: An online purchase of the pass allows you to avail the best discounts offered by our platform. This way, you can enjoy huge savings on your purchase.

Attractions Covered Under Roma Pass

There are several museums, monuments, and archaeological sites in Rome that are covered by the Roma Pass. Here is a list:

Palatine Hill

Roman Forum

Appia Antica

Centrale Montemartini

Mercati di Traiano

Museo dell'Ara Pacis

Museo di scultura antica Giovanni Barracco

Museo della Civiltà Romana

Museo delle Mura

Museo di Casal de’ Pazzi

Museo di Roma

Museo Napoleonico

Galleria d’Arte Moderna

Museo Carlo Bilotti

Museo di Roma in Trastevere

Musei di Villa Torlonia

Planetario e Museo Astronomico

Museo Civico di Zoologia

Museo Nazionale Etrusco di Villa Giulia

Museo Nazionale d'Arte Orientale

Museo Nazionale dell'Alto Medioevo

Museo Nazionale Preistorico

Museo Nazionale Romano

Scavi di Ostia Antica

Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Moderna

Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Antica in Palazzo Barberini

Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Antica in Palazzo Corsini

Museo Nazionale di Palazzo Venezia

Galleria Spada

Museo Nazionale di Castel Sant'Angelo

Museo Nazionale degli Strumenti Musicali

Museo Nazionale delle Arti e Tradizioni Popolari

Is the roma pass right for you.

The Roma Pass makes it easier for you to explore the city of Rome at your own pace and convenience. Here are a few reasons why the pass is right for you:

• Budget-friendly: For just €32, you get access to over 30 attractions (museums, art galleries, archaeological sites, etc.) across Rome. You also get free access to the city’s public transport network as well as discounts or special prices to view exhibitions and avail of tourist services.
• Possible categorization: The pass is ideal for all kinds of travelers – solo, couples, families, history buffs, art and architecture enthusiasts, etc. It caters to the interests and personalities of all kinds of tourists.
• Variables: At €32, the Roma Pass is the best way to explore the beautiful city of Rome. The pass, before activation, is valid for 8 months from the date of purchase. You can buy the 48-hour or 72-hour pass depending on your convenience.

How To Access Your Roma Pass?

• Your Roma Pass along with your Card Code will be emailed to you soon after your purchase.
• Using this e-voucher, you must get your physical tickets at any of Rome’s ticket information centers: Castel Sant’Angelo , Ciampino , Fiumicino - Leonardo Da Vinci Airport, Fori Imperiali , Minghetti , or the Termini . 
• The redemption point for your Omnia Vatican & Rome Card is O.R.P. Collection Desks at St Peter's Basilica , St John in the Lateran , and Carcer Tullianum .
• Ticket Redemption points for the Roma Pass and Carcer Tullianum are at Saint Peter’s Square , Lateran Complex , and Carcer Tullianum .
• During your exchange of the e-voucher for a physical ticket, please display a printed copy of the same along with a valid photo ID at the center.
• The pass gets activated once you use it to visit any of the attractions or to travel in any of Rome’s transportation systems.
• The pass must be activated on the first journey on public transport even if it has been already activated at the first entrance to a museum.

Visitor Tips for Purchasing Roma Pass 

• Make your visit to Rome easier and cheaper by purchasing the Roma Pass in advance. The pass is valid for 8 months until it is activated, which gives you ample time to plan your trip. 
• Admission is free for all national museums and archaeological sites (Colosseum included) on the first Sunday of the month. 
• Most museums are generally closed on Mondays, except for Colosseo (booking required), Mercati di Traiano, Musei Capitolini, Museo dell’Ara Pacis. 
• Almost all the museums are closed on December 25, January 1, and May 1.
• Visit the attractions in the early hours when they open or just before closing time to avoid large crowds.

Frequently Asked Questions About the Roma Pass

A. You can purchase a Roma Pass online.

A. Yes, you can purchase a Roma Pass online .

A. You can choose between the 48-hour and 72-hour Roma Pass. You also can choose a combo pass option that will allow you access to more attractions.

A. The Roma Pass includes access to over 30 attractions across Rome including museums, archaeological sites, and art galleries. The pass also provides free access to the city’s public transport network and discounts on exhibitions and tourist services.

A. You can use a Roma Pass to gain access to over 30 attractions across the city. You get free access to the first or the first two attractions based on the pass you pick, as well as to the city’s public transport.

A. The Roma Pass makes it easier for tourists to explore Rome like independent travelers. It is a much cheaper way to get around the city, visit the popular attractions, and have unique experiences.

A. Your Roma Pass along with the Card Code will be emailed to you soon after your purchase. You must then exchange the e-voucher for physical tickets at any of the tourist information centres in Rome. The pass is activated when you use it to visit the first attraction or access the city’s public transportation.

A. Just touch your pass on the card reader. If the light turns green, it means that the card has been read correctly.

A. Roma Pass cannot be cancelled. However, the pass is valid for 8 months after purchase. You can cancel the 72-hour Roma Pass+ Omnia Card experience up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

A. Yes. You can buy the Roma Pass at the airport.

A. Yes. The Roma Pass is worth it because you get access to over 30 must-see attractions across Rome. It also gives you free access to the city’s public transport system as well as discounts and special prices on exhibitions and tourist services.

A. The Roma Pass is valid for either 48 or 72 hours (depending on the pass you buy) from the time it is first activated.

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ROMA METRO CARD – Public transport in Rome

Public transport card – the best way to travel in rome.

The metro in Rome is 73 stations, 60 km of tracks and 770 000 passengers per day. The metro station “Metropolitana” has been in operation since 1955. It has three lines in operation: line A, line B and line C.

The Rome Metro is managed by the company ATAC S.P.A. which itself is administered and controlled by the Municipality of Rome.Line B is in the process of extension; line C, automatic, opened in November 2014 and is in the process of being extended; finally a line D is in project.

Rome’s public transport also includes 3 surface railway lines and 8 regional railway lines (FL: Ferrovie Laziali) FL1 to FL8 serving mainly the Roman agglomeration managed by the Italian Railways Company (Trenitalia ). All these lines are used as part of a unified tariff package.

ROME METRO OVERVIEW

Rome metro card (includes also metro, bus, tram and Airport Bus from Ciampino)

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In the 1930s, the current government decided to begin work on the metro, with the primary objective of opening a rapid link between the Termini station and the new district planned for the 1942 World’s Fair. never took place, because of the entry into the war of Italy in 1940. Some existing galleries became anti-aircraft shelters during the bombing.

Work resumed in 1948 and the first line was inaugurated by the President of the Republic Luigi Einaudi on February 9, 1955.

The idea was to develop a metro network similar to that of Paris or London, but countless causes (bureaucracy, disagreements over priorities, revisions of plans and continual archaeological discoveries) delayed development. It was not until 1959 that a law approved the construction of a second metro line, from Osteria del Curato (better known as Anagnina) to the Prati district, passing through the center of Rome. and crossing the already existing line at Termini Station.

Work began in 1964 in the Via Tuscolana area. They were weighed down by a series of delays and uncertainties, mainly due to poor organization. To begin with, it was originally planned to work in the open, but this way paralyzed so much traffic in the southeast area of ​​Rome that the work was stopped. They did not recover until five years later by digging tunnels. But even if the traffic was less disturbed, the induced vibrations caused serious damage to the buildings located near the route of work.

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ROMA PASS : Rome Tourist Card The Rome tourist card is a great option for those who wish to enjoy

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It is valid the all day

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Dear Stacy, It’s start from when you use it for the 1st time

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• Money-saving tips

The Rome Pass card is a tourist card that gives you reduced-price tickets to the major attractions in the city and unlimited use of public transport for two or three days, depending on the card you purchase.

What does the Pass include?

• Free entrance to the first two museums or monuments  is included in the card.
• Reduced entrance price to all other museums and/or archaeological sites.
• Unlimited use of public transportation inside Rome (buses, metro, trams and trains). This does not include transportation to and from the airport.
• Discounts to certain exhibitions and events.

Along with the card, you'll get a map and a small guide with information about all the attractions.

As well as the discounts on the Roma Pass, there's a reserved queue in the Colisseum for people who have the Roma Pass, so you can skip the longer queues at the attraction.

How to use it

As soon as you are given the tourist card, you need to fill it out with your personal information: name, surname and date of validation. The best date to write is the date when you use it for the first time. It will be activated when you first use it or when you first use any of the means of transport.

When you visit the first museum/monument (or the first two in the case of the 3-day Roma Pass) head directly to the entrance rather than going to the ticket office. From the second/third visit depending on the pass you’ve bought, you will need to show your card and an ID at the ticket office when purchasing the entrance tickets.

The Rome Pass has a validity of 2 or 3 days from its first use and expires at 11:59 pm on the second or third day. You should activate the card in the morning in order to make the most of your pass.

The 48 hour Rome Pass costs € 32 ( US$ 35.70) and the 72 hour pass is € 52 ( US$ 58) . Currently, the 48 card is unavailable.

Where to purchase the pass

The Rome Pass can be bought in tourist information offices and in all of the participating museums and monuments. If you would rather not wait to arrive at the centre, you can find information centres in Fiumicino and also in Ciampino Airport.

Attractions

These are some of the top attractions included in the card:

• Colosseum , Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
• Castel Sant'Angelo
• Baths of Caracalla
• Trajan's Market
• Borghese Gallery
• Capitoline Museums
• Villa Giulia - Etruscan Museum
• Baths of Diocletian
• Palazzo Massimo alle Terme
• Palazzo Altemps
• Crypta Balbi  
• Galleria Nazionale d’Arte Moderna
• Palazzo Barberini – Galleria Nazionale d’Arte Antica
• Palazzo Venezia
• Galleria Spada
• Museo di Roma

For the whole list of attractions, check out the official website of Roma Pass

Is it worthwhile?

The Rome Pass is worthwhile if you are over 25 and under 65. The entrance tickets to the Colosseum and the Capitoline Museums alone are worth the price of the card. Besides these attractions, you can use the public transport system and get discounts on the following visits that you make.

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Review of the best Rome city passes, digital attraction tickets and travel cards: from the Omnia Card to the official Roma City Pass. Which Rome tourist cards is worth it?

Review: Best tourist pass in Rome

Rome has a wide variety of city passes, priority tickets and tourist cards like the Rome Pass and Omnia Card. A few of these Rome City Passes give you the advantage of saving money or having fast track tickets for attractions and museums. In this article we will compare and review the advantages and the disadvantages of the Rome city passes, Omnia Card , Rome Turbopass and other tourist cards . Which Roma Pass is worth it?

• Rome Tourist Card
• Rome City Pass (Turbopass)
• Vatican Pass
• Roma Pass (48h or 72h)
• Rome Travel Card

1) Recommended: Rome Tourist Card

In my opinion, this is the best tourist pass for a city trip to Rome. With only one purchase you have all the important tickets in Rome. Even better, you don´t have to pick up the card in Rome, because you get all the tickets online. For most other Roma city passes you need to pick up the card in Rome. Click on the link for the Rome Tourist Card . During the booking process you can select your arrival date and select your timeslots. After payment, you will receive your attraction tickets by email or you can show them via smartphone.

This digital Rome Tourist Card covers the most important tickets like:

• Priority entrance into the Colosseum
• Entrance to the Forum Romanum and the Palatine
• Choose from: Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel or St. Peter's Basilica
• Choose one of these three attractions: Pantheon, Castel Sant'Angelo or public transport card with airport transfer
• 10% discount on various attractions and excursions
• More info Rome Tourist Card
• More than 12 persons? Click here for group bookings

📌 No availability? It is only possible to reserve tickets a couple of weeks in advance. Also check the Rome City Turbopass with different availability.

2) Rome City Pass (Turbopass)

The Rome City Turbopass is a very comprehensive city pass for Rome. The Rome City Turbopass is valid for 1 to 7 days and gives you access to various museums and attractions. This new tourist card is especially interesting if you are staying in Rome for a longer period of time.

The Rome City Turbopass includes the following attractions:

• Admission to Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill
• Admission to Vatican Museums (and the Sistine Chapel)
• Hop-on-hop-off city bus tour (48 hours) with audio guide
• Admission to the Pantheon
• Admission to the Castle of Sant'Angelo
• Various attractions and museums such as: the Baths of Caracalla, the Stadium of Domitian in Piazza Navona, the Baths of Diocletian, Palazzo Massimo, Palazzo Altemps, Museo Leonardo da Vinci Experience and Palazzo Barberini
• Optional : With airport transfers
• Optional : With public transport ticket
• More info and booking Rome City Turbopass

3) The Vatican City Pass

Do you want only the most important tickets for visiting the Vatican City? Then an interesting card is the Vatican City Pass, which contains the tickets for St. Peters Basilica, the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel. Book your Vatican City Pass easily via this link . During the booking process you can indicate on which dates and time slots you want. After payment, you will receive your tickets by email or you can show them via smartphone.

This city pass contains the main entrance tickets for Vatican City:

• Guided tour of the Basilica of St. Peter
• Skip-the-line entrance to the Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel
• Downloadable audio guides about Rome
• More info and reservations Vatican City Pass

4) Roma Pass 48 hours or 72 hours

Is the Roma Pass worth it? We recommend the Rome Tourist Card . This pass includes the Colosseum. The tickets for the Public Transportation, that's included in the Roma Pass, you can simply buy at a machine at one of the metro or bus stops. Another disadvantage is that you still have to collect your Roma Pass card on the spot. With the Rome Tourist Card you will receive the tickets online.

The following is included in the Roma Pass 48 hours :

• 2 days (or 3 days) use of the public transportation (ATAC) in Rome (bus, tram, metro and some train lines)
• Access to one museum or archeologic site (check out all museums at this page ). This is also the biggest disadvantage of the Roma Pass, during high season the popular highlights like the Colosseum and the Borghese Gallery are probably already sold out. The 72-hour card includes two museums.

5) Vatican & Rome Omnia Card

You can order the Vatican & Rome Omnia Card for 72 hours. This is the most expensive, but also one of the most comprehensive city passes. It contains various entrance tickets, public transport and the Hop on Hop off bus. This Omnia card has a number of advantages and disadvantages:

• Access to St. Peter's Basilica, the Vatican Museums and the Colosseum
• Including public transport
• Including Hop on Hop off bus
• Includes access to San Giovanni in Laterano and Mamertine prison
• Including guide booklet and map
• Advantage: You can cancel for free up to 24 hours before your trip
• Disadvantage: You still need to exchange your voucher for a physical card at a transfer point in Rome after booking (however, it is very close to the entrance of St. Peter's Basilica)
• More information about the Rome & Vatican Omnia Card

Our advice : The Omnia Card is a fine card that contains almost everything, but you still have to pick it up. However, the Omnia Card is the card with the best cancellation options.

6) Rome Travel Card

Do you want to use public transport in Rome? Then the Rome Travel Card is exactly what you need! 3 days of unlimited public transport (metro and bus) in Rome plus a private airport transfer from Ciampino or Fiumicino airport. The Rome Travel Card is ideal to discover the city and start your city trip in a relaxed way! Your driver will be waiting for you at the airport and can communicate in English. During the taxi ride you will receive your 3-day public transport card from your driver.

• Private Airport Transfer to your accommodation by taxi.
• Welcome Service at 'Arrivals' at the Airport.
• Optional: Rome Public Transportation Card for 3 Days (Metro, Bus)
• Your driver speaks English

Don't: other city cards

In this article we have tried to give you a review of the most popular and the most affordable Roma passes. However, there are also many other cards in circulation such as the ' Best of Rome Pass ', ' Vatican and Rome Experience Pass ' and ' Rome Underground Pass '. The disadvantage of many cards is that you still have to pick them up in Rome at a specific location or that you can only visit some attractions to a limited extent and are therefore not really interesting.

Conclusion : The winner of all Rome city passes in our opinion is the aforementioned Rome Tourist Card , which really gives you the most important tickets digitally in one purchase.

7) Buy separate tickets

If you only want to visit a limited number of attractions, it can also be advantageous to purchase individual attraction tickets instead of a Rome pass. The most popular sightseeing tickets:

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Which city pass should you buy.

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In a nutshell: Our tips on Rome's city passes

• The number of sights in Rome is huge. A city pass can save you a lot of time and money .
• There are time-based passes (for as many attractions as you can manage in a certain period of time), attraction-based passes (for a certain number of attractions) and combination passes (for very specific attractions).
• Our recommendation if you want to experience as many attractions as possible is the Rome Turbopass .
• If you have more time and want to take part in guided tours, the Go City Rome Explorer Pass is a great option.
• If you feel like exploring Rome by Hop-On/Hop-Off bus , the Omnia Card is perfect.

Our article will show you everything you need to know about the different Rome Passes, how they work and what advantages and disadvantages they have.

Table of Contents

• What is a city pass?
• Our recommendations
• How do the passes work?
• Which passes are there?

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#2 rome tourist card, #3 roma pass, #4 omnia card, #5 go city rome pass.

• Differences
• Which pass for whom?

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Frequently asked questions, what is a rome city pass and why is it worth it.

A city pass should ideally fulfill all these purposes:

• It should give you free admission to attractions and museums
• It should facilitate the organization of visits to attractions
• It should give you discounts
• It should save you from waiting in long lines
• It should get you from A to B

The more points a discount pass fulfills, the more expensive it is. But if you use it extensively, the Rome city pass really pays for itself, and the bottom line is you save a lot of money.

With the cheaper Rome passes you have only a small advantage, with the expensive passes you are completely covered during your city trip to Rome .

Because the Rome tourist cards are so different , the purchase is not only worthwhile if you are planning a power sightseeing program, but sometimes also for a few sights or museums in Rome . The choice depends on what you want to experience during your city trip.

If you prefer to explore Rome off the beaten path , a city pass is probably not worth buying for you.

Next, we’ll show you in which cases it makes sense to purchase a Rome city pass:

#1 When you’re in Rome for the first time

A first visit to a new city is always exciting. With a Rome city pass, you can make everything a little easier for yourself.

#2 For culture lovers

If you want to experience as much culture and art as possible during your trip to Rome, you can make your visits to museums and attractions easier with a Rome pass.

#3 If you like to plan your trip in detail and you know in advance what you want to see

If you have an exact plan in mind for your stay in Rome, compare your plan with the benefits included in the passes. If a Rome city pass covers many or even all of your favorites, be sure to get it.

#4 If you want to see a lot but you’re short on time

It’s not just during peak season that you’ll face long lines at every turn in Rome. With the right pass, you can reduce the long waits in the summer heat and walk past the lines.

#5 If you’re planning a power sightseeing trip in a very short time

If you want to experience as much as possible in Rome in a short period of time, a Rome city pass will not only save you time and money , but also nerves. City passes are designed for just this purpose, you should definitely take advantage of it.

Our personal recommendation for the best Rome city pass

Is this all too detailed for you and you don’t have time to read the whole article? Then just read this section. We’ll tell you straight away which Rome city pass is really worth it .

Rome Turbopass

Our top choice if you’re in Rome for the first time.

In 90 percent of all cases, we recommend the Rome Turbopass for your time in Rome.

It makes sense if:

• you are in Rome for the first time
• you want to see as many attractions as possible
• if you have limited time but still want to visit the most important sights of Rome

By far the most comprehensive pass is the Rome Turbopass. This pass facilitates your visit to Rome in many places. You can also easily add an airport transfer . The Rome Turbopass is available for 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or 7 days.

The longer the duration of the Turbopass, the cheaper it is per day.

Get the Rome Turbopass here

Omnia Card for 72 hours

Our choice if you want to experience Rome by Hop-On/Hop-Off Bus.

The Omnia Card includes the Roma Pass as well as the Hop-On/Hop-Off bus for the entire duration of the pass, admission to selected Vatican highlights and priority admission to St. Peter’s Basilica.

With the Roma Pass that is included in the Omnia Card, you also visit the Colosseum and Castel Sant’Angelo .

Get the Rome Omnia Card here

Go City Rome Explorer Pass

Our choice if you stay in Rome for more than a week.

At many attractions the Rome Go City Pass will get you priority access and guided tours in Rome .

The pass is valid for 60 day s, so you’ll have plenty of time to enjoy the offers included. You can also choose tickets to operas and classical concerts .

Get the Go City Explorer Pass for Rome here

How do the Rome city passes work?

All passes can be purchased online . Some of the city passes have to be picked up in person once you get to Rome, others can be printed out at home or used digitally on your smartphone.

Note : Rome is always crowded with tourists, so you should book your pass as early as possible . In summer or around Easter and Whitsun, the main sights are often booked up weeks in advance.

The included services can differ significantly from pass to pass. It is best to make a to-do list for Rome and compare this list with the included offers. You will quickly see which pass makes the most sense for you.

However, the passes in Rome differ fundamentally. There are three different ways in which the passports work:

#1 Time-based passes

These passes are valid for a specific period of time , during which you can use some or all of the included features, depending on the pass. The more attractions you visit, the more worthwhile the pass.

#2 Attraction-based passes

Attraction-based passes are valid for a certain number of attractions that you can visit over an extended period of time. You can choose from a list of options which attractions you would like to visit with your pass.

#3 Combo tickets

With a combination ticket, specific attractions are included in your pass. When you buy the pass, you decide what attractions you want to visit.

Which Rome city passes are available?

Let’s start with an overview of the passes available in Rome. After that we will go into detail for each of the passes.

The Turbopass is an all-inclusive pass for Rome.

What does the Turbopass offer?

• Time-based pass
• Valid for 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or 7 days
• 24 hours hop-on/hop-off bus included
• Free entry to 25 attractions
• Castel Sant’Angelo and St. Peter’s Basilica included
• Vatican City and Colosseum included
• Priority access to St. Peter’s Basilica
• Airport transfer optional
• Further discounts for attractions and tours

What does the Turbopass Rome cost?

You can also book an airport transfer for 12.00 euros.

Pros and cons of the Turbopass

• Sent via e-mail, no pickup necessary
• Many offers included
• Visits to the Colosseum and the Vatican can be scheduled when buying the pass
• Airport transfer can be booked optionally
• Galleria Borghese is not included
• Capitoline Museums are not included
• Public transport is not included

Our verdict on the Turbopass

The Turbopass is an all-round carefree package that you should not only buy to save money, but especially for the sake of convenience. It really simplifies the whole organizational aspect. And it is sent via e-mail – so you can just easily print it out at home.

A big advantage: You can already book your dates to visit the Vatican and the Colosseum when ordering the pass. You don’t have to wait in line at the box office in Rome.

However, you should plan these visits as far in advance as possible . Especially in the peak season or around holidays the city is packed with tourists and tickets for the Vatican and the Colosseum are often sold out weeks in advance.

In case there are no free dates for the Colosseum or the Vatican, this will be indicated to you when booking the Turbo Pass . The price of the pass is then reduced automatically.

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The Rome Tourist Card is the pass with the most compact range of features .

What does the Rome Tourist Card offer?

• Combo ticket
• No time limit
• Guided tour of St. Peter’s Basilica, free admission to the Colosseum, admission to the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel, tour of the Pantheon
• Additional 10% discount on attractions

What does the Rome Tourist Card cost?

94.00 euros

50.00 euros

26.00 euros

Admission to St. Peter’s Basilica is generally free of charge. The ticket is for a guided tour with priority entrance , which saves you the long wait in line during peak season.

Pros and cons of the Rome Tourist Card

• Priority access to selected attractions
• Pass is sent to you via e-mail

Our verdict on the Rome Tourist Card

The Rome Tourist Card is like a mini-pass . If you want to visit the Vatican Museums , the Sistine Chapel and other sights, the Rome Tourist Card might be what you are looking for.

If you visit the two to three attractions included , you will save between 3 and 10 euros with the Rome Tourist Card.

In addition, you get a discount at many other sights and museums with the pass. The more of them you visit, the more the pass is worth it.

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The Roma Pass is the official museum pass of the city of Rome.

What does the Roma Pass offer?

• Valid for 48 oder 72 hours
• Official museum pass of the City of Rome
• Free use of public transport
• 1 or 2 free attractions from over 30 offers
• Priority access to some attractions
• Additional discounts at museums and attractions
• A city map of Rome

What does the Roma Pass cost?

from 33 euros

from 53 euros

Note: If you have children aged 10 or older, you have to buy the Roma Pass at full price . However, since many sights and museums offer discounts or even free admission for visitors up to 17 years of age, the Roma Pass is only worthwhile for those over 18 .

Pros and cons of the Roma Pass

• Potential savings on many museum visits
• Vatican is not included
• No Hop-On/Hop-Off bus
• You have to book a time slot for the Colosseum and the Palazzo Valentini despite the Roma Pass
• You have to pick up the pass in Rome

Our verdict on the Roma Pass

The Roma Pass is the classic among the city passes in Rome. For those interested in culture , it offers a lot of potential savings when visiting museums and archaeological sites.

You can buy the Roma Pass online and you will receive an confirmation of your order. With this confirmation and your ID card , you can pick up the pass at these locations in Rome:

• Fiumicino Airport
• Ciampino Airport
• Stazione Termini
• Castel S. Angelo
• Fori Imperiali

When making your purchase online, you will need to specify a date on which you would like to pick up your pass. If you can’t make it on that day, it doesn’t really matter though. You have six months to pick it up , starting 24 hours after your purchase.

Unfortunately, both the pickup process of the pass in Rome and the necessary registration for the Colosseum, the Roman Forum and the Palazzo Valentini is quite complicated . This is much easier when using other passes.

Registration for the Colosseum and the Roman Forum is only possible by phone , for which a fee of 2 euros is charged. They will give you a reservation number with which you must then go to the box office at the Roman Forum. You will then get a receipt with your time slot for the Colosseum.

Booking a time for the Palazzo Valentini can be done via e-mail and is free of charge.

Our tip: The pass is not worth using on a Monday, as most museums and sights in Rome are closed then.

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The Omnia Card is especially recommended for those who are only in Rome for a weekend .

What does the Omnia Card offer?

• Valid for 24 or 72 hours
• Hop-on/hop-off bus on all days the pass is valid
• Free priority access to the Vatican, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica.
• 2 additional free attractions, such as the Colosseum or Castel Sant’Angelo, are included in the 72-hour pass
• Discounts at other attractions

What does the Onmia Card cost?

Pros und cons of the omnia card.

• Hop-On/Hop-Off bus on all days the pass is valid
• The 24 hour pass is available online
• The 72-hour pass has to be picked up in Rome
• Complicated access to the Colosseum
• Hardly any savings

Our verdict on the Omnia Card

The Omnia Card is an interesting option, as it includes the top highlights – the Vatican and the Colosseum .

If you like exploring cities using a Hop-On/Hop-Off bus , then the Omnia Card is the perfect choice for you. In case you are not planning on using the buses though, the Omina Card is a waste of money.

You can only print the 24-hour pass at home .

After purchasing the 72-hour card online, you’ll receive a voucher that you will need to pick up the actual Omnia Card near the Vatican.

Our tip: To get to the pick-up point, you can ride the Roma Christiana Hop-On/Hop-Off bus using your online booking confirmation.

The Roma Pass is part of the Omnia Card, which means that getting into the Colosseum is also rather complicated .

Overall, you will hardly save any money with the Omnia Card. If you book the attractions separately, you’ll pretty much pay the same price . But at least you won’t have to make all the individual bookings.

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The Go Rome Explorer Pass is mainly for those who want to see the sights of Rome through guided tours .

What does the Explorer Pass offer?

• Attraction-based pass
• 2 to 7 out of 25+ attractions included
• Valid for 60 days
• Premium offers included
• Highlights offered as guided tours with priority access
• Hop-On/Hop-Off bus possible
• Opera or classical concerts possible

What does the Go Rome Explorer Pass cost?

Highlights like the Colosseum, the Vatican and St. Peter’s Basilica are included in the Explorer Pass. You won’t have to wait in line at the entrance.

You can explore the Colosseum and St. Peter’s Basilica independently using an audio guide . St. Peter’s Basilica is also offered as a guided tour . For these tours you have to register via email. It is best to do so as far in advance as possible, as the tours are sold out quickly during the peak season.

Pros and Cons of the Go Rome Explorer Pass

• Use on mobile or print it yourself, no need to pick up the pass
• Can be used immediately after purchase
• Long validity
• No public transport included

Our verdict on the Go Rome Explorer Pass

When using the Explorer Pass, you should take a good look at the included offers beforehand and pick out your favorite attractions . The pass is worth it if you select offers that would cost at least 26 euros separately.

As the Explorer Pass has many options that would be quite expensive when purchased individually, the pass is a good way to save some money .

The offers for operas , concerts and ice cream making classes included in this pass are not available in any other Rome pass.

In addition, you get the VIP treatment at some sights, with priority access and audio guides included.

If you are in Rome for more than a week , you can use this pass to visit an attraction every now and then. For longer stays like these, the 60-day duration of the pass is fantastic.

Our tip: The prices for four to seven attractions are often reduced online ! So the pass for seven attractions often only costs 139.00 euros instead of 159.00 euros.

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Okay, those were the Rome passes in detail. So that you don’t have to scroll up and down like crazy to compare them again, this section will sum up the differences for you.

Rome city pass comparison #1: The billing method

The difference here is that some passes are valid for a certain period of time , others for a fixed number of attractions . In addition, there you can also get a combined ticket in Rome.

All three types have their advantages and disadvantages. We summarized how each pass works again here:

Passes with a certain validity period:

• Roma Pass: 48 or 72 hour validity
• Turbopass: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or 7 day validity
• Omnia Card: 24 or 72 hour validity

Attraction-based pass:

• Go Roma Explorer Pass: You can choose between 2 and 7 from over 25 attractions and have 60 days to do so

Combo ticket:

• Rome Tourist Card: Combines St. Peter’s Basilica with the Vatican Museums and the Colosseum

Rome city pass comparison #2: The included attractions

The most important aspect when choosing a Rome card is usually what the passes have to offer in terms of content. This Rome city pass comparison lists the attractions included in the pass. Compare the table with your to-do list and see which Rome tourist card fits your plans best.

Rome city pass comparison #3: The mode of delivery

The delivery via e-mail is very convenient. You can easily print your Rome city pass at home and don’t have to look for the pickup point in Rome.

You will get these passes via e-mail and you can print them yourself:

• Turbopass Rome
• Rome Tourist Card

Go Rome Explorer Pass

• Omnia Card 24 hours

You will have to pick up all or part of these passes in Rome or at the airport :

• Omnia Card 72 hours

Rome city pass comparison #4: Getting around Rome by public transport

Public transportation is only included in the Roma Pass.

You can optionally book an airport transfer to and from Rome with the Turbopass.

Rome city pass comparison #5: Hop-On/Hop-Off busses

If you like to travel by Hop-On/Hop-Off bus , you should take a good look at the Omnia Card . It includes the Roma Christiana Hop-On/Hop-Off busses for all days of validity.

The Turbopass includes one day of Hop-On/Hop-Off bus transportation.

You can choose to use the BigBus Hop-On/Hop-Off bus as one attraction with the Explorer Pass. Then you can visit one less museum or attraction though.

Judging by the reviews, BigBus is by far the best hop-on/hop-off operator in Rome in terms of quality.

Which Rome city pass is the right one for you?

If you haven’t figured out yet which Rome city pass is the best for you, we will give you an overview of the different types of travel . This will make it easier for you to assess which pass makes the most sense.

Travel type 1: Those who want to see as much as possible and worry as little as possible about tickets. Rome Turbopass

Travel type 2: Those who have more time and want to see the sights through guided tours. Go Rome Explorer Pass

Travel type #1: Visit as many Rome sights as possible (3 days or more)

The Turbopass offers three advantages for a comprehensive sightseeing program in Rome:

• You don’t have to pick up the passport, you can print it yourself .
• You don’t have to worry about scheduling time slots for the Vatican and the Colosseum after booking.
• If you visit lots of the included highlights, you can even start saving money with a Turbopass after two days.

Here’s an example of what three days in Rome with the Turbopass could look like:

• Hop-On/Hop-Off bus (25.00 euros)
• Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill (18.00 euros)
• Terme di Caracalla (8.00 euros)
• St. Peter’s Basilica (free)
• Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel (21.00 euros)
• Museum Leonardo da Vinci Experience (12.00 euros)
• Pantheon with audio guide (8.50 euros)
• Castel Sant’Angelo (13.00 euros)

Total price without the Turbopass: 105.50 euros

In total, that’s seven attractions . Combined with a visit to all the sights in Rome for which you don’t need a ticket, such as the Spanish Steps or the Trevi Fountain, the program is easily manageable in three full days .

With the Turbopass for 3 days, you would save 8.60 euros.

Unfortunately, the Turbopass does not include priority access to St. Peter’s Basilica . That doesn’t matter, though. The line in front of St. Peter’s Basilica is long, but it moves along quite quickly. And if you come very early in the morning , there’s usually no line at all.

Our tip: When doing an active program like this, it’s worth planning ahead what you want to visit and when. This way you can visit the sights that are close to each other on the same day and combine the others with the Hop-On/Hop-Off bus tour.

Travel type #2: Visit the sights of Rome with guided tours on a longer stay.

With the 60-day Go Rome Explorer Pass, you can take it easy. You can spread your attractions over a longer period of time and also take a break from sightseeing in between.

The Explorer Pass, including four attractions in 60 days , is well worth it:

• Guided audio tour of the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill (38.00 euros)
• Guided tour of the Vatican, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica (35.00 euros)
• Guided tour of the Catacombs with round trip (48.00 euros)
• Guided tour: Rome at dusk (35.00 euros)

Total price without the Explorer Pass: 156 euros

The Explorer Pass includes premium offers that would be very expensive otherwise. The savings with this itinerary would be 57.00 euros .

Note: You can get into the Colosseum and the Vatican independently for a much lower price. So you shouldn’t choose the Explorer Pass because of the savings, but rather because of the premium features the pass includes.

It’ s also possible that none of the passes works for you. For example, if you are in Rome with children : There are plenty of discounts for children under 18 , so a pass is usually only worth it if you are 18 or older.

EU citizens who are 25 or younger often get free admission or discounts. If you’re under 26, check beforehand what tickets would actually cost you at your favorite attractions.

As Rome is very busy in peak season, be sure to buy your tickets for the main sights online in advance , if you don’t have any of the passes.

Last but not least, we gathered all the questions that keep popping up about city passes in Rome.

Are there discounts for children?

Yes, however, a pass for children is almost never worth it , as discounts or even free admission is granted at many sights and museums up to the age of 17.

Are there discounts for students or seniors?

When purchasing a pass, you will not receive any discounts as a student or senior. However, you will often get reduced prices on site, so it’s worth checking the various attractions and museums for discounts beforehand .

Are the passes cheaper locally?

No, on the contrary . You can often get discounts online that aren’t available on site.

Can I visit attractions multiple times with the pass?

No, you can visit each attraction only once .

Can I pause the time of my pass and continue to use it a few days later?

You can only do so with the Rome Tourist Card and the Go Rome Explorer Pass . The time-based passes will continue running even if you don’t use them.

And that was our pass comparison for Rome . Have you already used a Rome city pass or do you have any questions? Then drop us a comment below!

Enjoy the best of Rome with this nifty pass.

With the Roma Pass , you’ll have discounted access to all the top Roman attractions at your fingertips. Creating your perfect Roman holiday itinerary has never been easier.

• Visit up to two top attractions, such as the Colosseum or the Roman Forum , for free.
• Enjoy discounted prices on all the best museums, attractions, and experiences.
• Hop on and off public transport without the hassle of buying tickets.

What’s Included

The Roma Pass has discounts on so many attractions it would be impossible to see them all in one long weekend. You’ll enjoy one or two free tickets for Rome attractions of your choice and discounted tickets for everything else. You’ll also have free access to all public transport (excluding trains), making your destinations easier to get to.

Below is a list of some of the things this incredible pass offers discounts on.

Museums and Attractions

Whether you prefer examining antiques or you’re more into modern art , there’s definitely something for everyone. With over 50 different venues to choose from, you’ll never be bored. Here are some of the best:

• Colosseum , Roman Forum , and Palatine Hill – A trip to Rome wouldn’t be complete without visits to this trio of attractions from the ancient world.
• Castel Sant’Angelo – Visit this incredible structure and learn about how it was used throughout history, from its birth as a mausoleum to its use as a prison and much more.
• Borghese Gallery – It’s one of the greatest private collections, with masterpieces by Bernini , Caravaggio , and Titian, to name a few.
• Capitoline Museums – It’s the most ancient public collection in the world, with impressive archeological displays.
• MAXXI – The top museum in Rome for contemporary art, featuring collections from the 21st century.

Tours and Experiences

Looking more for an experience or cultural event? No worries, the pass has got you covered. It provides discounted tickets for theater productions, opera shows , and even amusement parks (check out Cinecitta World if you’re into cinema and TV). 

And if you’re looking to stay active or learn something new, join one of the cooking classes or off-the-beaten-track walking tours that they’re also partnered with. The sky is the limit.

Tourist Extras

This Rome tourist pass also includes discounts on amenities handy for tourists. Whether you want to store your luggage safely, rent an e-bike or segway to travel around the city or even join a hop-on hop-off tour bus , this pass has a bit of everything.

Included with your pass is the Roma Map, a map that contains all the points of interest that you can visit with the Roma Pass, including addresses and websites for each site.

Every pass holder also has free access to toilet services on the P. Stop network.

Circo Maximo AR Experience

Don a headset and see Circus Maximus as the Romans would have seen it. This immersive and multisensory experience is the first time that augmented reality has been used in such an extensive outdoor area.

The experience lasts 40 minutes and gives you a rendering of what Circus Maximus looked like during eight different moments in its history. You’ll even be able to see a Roman chariot race in action.

How Does It Work

There are two different Roma Passes you can buy. One lasts 72 hours, the other one lasts 48. The only difference between the two is that the 72 hours pass has two free attractions/experiences included in the price, whereas the other one only has one included.

You can buy up to four Roma Passes online per transaction. Simply fill in your details, choose a pickup time and date, and a voucher will be sent to your email.

You can then pick up your pass by showing your smartphone voucher and a photo ID to one of the Tourist Info Points spread around the city of Rome.

Your card will then only be validated once you use it to access your first free attraction. You must also validate it the first time you use public transport. After that, you’ll have 72 or 48 hours to enjoy everything you always dreamed of experiencing in Rome.

Additional Information:

• It is highly recommended to book popular attractions online in advance as the Roma Pass doesn’t guarantee that there will be space available.
• The passes are also available for purchase directly at one of the Tourist Info Points or at selected ATAC subway ticket offices.
• Cards purchased online can be collected a minimum of 24 hours after the purchase date. This is the time required to process your payment.
• No refunds are available for this pass, even if it hasn’t been used.
• The card is contactless, so there is no need to insert it into the reader. Just tap it.

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Everything You Need to Know About The Roma Pass

What is a roma pass.

The Roma Pass is a multi-day card for tourists issued by the city of Rome that grants free, unlimited access to public transport , free skip-the-line access to two Rome attractions , as well as substantial discounts off subsequent ones. Another benefit of the Roma Pass is tha t it also gives you free entry to Rome’s P.Stop public bathrooms , which normally will cost €1 to enter and use.

The Different Roma Passes Available

A Roma Pass will last for either for 48 or 72 hours, depending on which version of the pass that you choose to go for. Before buying a Roma Pass, we would recommend trying to plan what attractions and locations you want to visit ahead of time.

By doing this, you will be able to group certain attractions together, which helps you to avoid spreading out attraction visits over 4 days, when you might have been able to do it in 3. This can save you money on additional train tickets, and let you take full advantage of the discounted attraction prices when your Roma Pass is still valid.

How Long is The Roma Pass Valid For?

Both the two-day and three-day versions of the Roma Pass are valid from the first time of use, either at an attraction or in the public transportation system, until either 48 or 72 hours after that time.

E.g. if you activate a 48-hour card at 5pm on Monday, it will expire at 5pm on Wednesday.

How Much Does a Roma Pass Cost?

There are two different versions of the Roma Pass, the two-day version, and the three-day version.

• The two-day version of the Roma Pass costs €35
• The three-day version of the Roma Pass costs €52

Is the Roma Pass Good Value For Money ?

If you visit two historical sites and use public transport daily, the Roma Pass will save you a few euros. Because you get discounted entry costs to other attractions while your Roma Pass is active, the more places you visit, the more money you end up saving!

Likewise, if you plan to make full use of the free public transport and take multiple trips a day to fully explore Rome, you will also get much value out of your Roma Pass.

In addition to the monetary value you’ll save, there is also the amount of time and effort that the Roma Pass can save you. The convenience of skipping the lines, not having to buy individual museum tickets, and not having to worry about transport tickets is an intangible benefit worth more than money. You also get a free handy map when you pick the card up.

The card also gives discounts at some stores and events. Check the official Roma Pass events page to find out more.

The Roma Pass gives you free entrance, and skip the line access when available, to the first two participating museums/historical sites you visit, and a discount off tickets for subsequent visits.

What Attractions Are Included in the Roma Pass?

Some of the sites that are included in the Roma Pass that you won’t want to miss are:

• Colosseum and Forum (which are accessed with a single ticket)
• The Pantheon
• Castel Sant’Angelo
• Capitoline Museums
• The National Museum
• The Baths of Caracalla
• Catacombs of Santa Cecilia
• St Peter’s Basilica

To see the incredibly comprehensive list, see the official Roma Pass site. We recommend making the effort to go and see the Ara Pacis, which is the almost perfectly preserved marble mausoleum of Augustus in a stunning modern building on the banks of the Tiber.

Important note: even with a Roma Pass there are some museums, particularly the Villa Borghese Gallery and the Domus Romane, that are so popular that you need an appointment to visit. You will need to call and book ahead – sometimes several weeks in advance, so use the link above to find the contact details for each site, and call before your trip.

Does the Roma Pass also include the Vatican?

Since Vatican City is a separate county to Italy, cards created by the city of Rome do not apply there. You can’t use your Roma Pass to make savings at the Vatican Museums or St Peter’s Basilica. However, there are other cards that do cover the Vatican, such as the Vatican City Pass .

What Public Transport Does The Roma Pass Give Me Access To?

The Roma Pass gives you unlimited use of the Metro, buses and trams. You can also use some commuter train lines out of the city, such as Roma-Lido, which goes to the seaside, Roma-Viterbo and Roma-Giardinetti.

If you are unsure about if a certain train line, or form of public transport is covered by the Roma Pass, you can easily check online ahead of time.

Important note: The Roma Pass does not allow you to travel to either of Rome’s airports . You need to buy separate tickets for them.

Where to Buy a Roma Pass

Ordering a roma pass online.

One of the best ways to buy a Roma Pass is to order it online before the start of your vacation. Buying it online is quick and easy, and is certainly one of the most convenient methods for getting your Roma Pass.

Buying a Roma Pass in Person

Alternatively, you can buy a Roma Pass in person from most of the ticket offices of major train/Metro stations that you can find across the city . In addition to this, you will also be able to buy a Roma Pass at some Rome tourist attractions, and the many PIT (Punti Informativi Turistici – Tourist Information Points) throughout the city.

Here is a list of Roma Pass sales points that you can find throughout Rome:

Train and Metro Stations

You can buy a Roma Pass at most major train and metro stations throughout Rome. The stations are open 7am – 8pm every day, and from 8am on Sundays. The stations that you can buy a Roma Pass from are:

• Conca d’Oro
• Ponte Mammolo

Tourist Information Points

Throughout Rome, you find many tourist information points, locally called “Punti Informativi Turistici” or PIT” for short. Here you will be able to buy a Roma Pass, tickets to other attractions, as well as get information to help you explore Rome and make the most of your time. The PITs you can buy a Roma Pass from are:

• PIT Auditorium, c/o Auditorium della Conciliazione – Via della Conciliazione 4. 9.30am – 7.15pm
• PIT Ciampino, Aeroporto G.B.Pastine – International Arrivals, luggage claim area. 9.00am – 6.30pm
• PIT Cinque Lune, Piazza delle Cinque Lune (Piazza Navona). 9.30am – 7.15pm
• PIT Fiumicino, Aeroporto Leonardo Da Vinci- International Arrivals area (Terminal 3). 8.00am – 7.30 pm
• PIT Minghetti, Via Marco Minghetti (corner to Via del Corso). 9.30am – 7.15pm
• PIT Nazionale, Via Nazionale (Palazzo delle Esposizioni). 9.30am – 7.15pm
• PIT Termini, Stazione Termini – Via Giovanni Giolitti, 34. 8.00am – 7.45 pm
• PIT Fori, Visitor Center – Via dei Fori Imperiali. 9.30am – 7.15pm

Attractions

In addition to the PITs and metro stations, you can also buy a Roma Pass from some select attractions, which can be a convenient option if you’ve not bought one while visiting one of the places listed below:

• Complesso del Vittoriano (Altare della Patria) – Via di San Pietro in Carcere
• Scuderie del Quirinale, Via XXIV Maggio, 16
• Palazzo delle Esposizioni, Via Nazionale 194

Roma Pass: Frequently Asked Questions

What’s the difference between the roma pass and the omnia card.

The Roma Pass is a card is a time-limited pass that gives you free public transport and free entrance to two of Rome’s attractions, as well as discounts off other attractions, for the card’s duration.

However, entrance to the Vatican Museums is not included in the Roma Pass because the Vatican is a separate country . The Omnia Card is almost exactly the same thing, but it also includes free entrance to the Vatican Museums and a hop-on-hop-off bus ticket too.

If I book a guided tour, can I use my Roma Pass to save money on entrance fees?

In theory, you could, but in our experience you can’t. Most guided tour operators buy entrance tickets for their guests in advance, and it is too complex to calculate who does or doesn’t have a Roma Pass when they are planning the visit.

Buy a Roma Pass Today

If you like the sound of free unlimited public transport use, free entry for your first 2 attractions, and saving money on any other attractions you visit, then the Roma Pass is probably for you. The Roma Pass is the ultimate convenience, which we recommend that most tourists visiting Rome consider buying.

Easily buy your Roma Pass ahead of time today, and rest easy knowing you can start your adventure in Rome being prepared!

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Enjoy your trip to Rome, without having to worry about tickets and transport. Avoid the waiting lines at the Colosseum's ticket office and use the Hop On Hop Off Bus to explore Rome on your own pace.

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Roman Colosseum

Free skip-the-line access to the famous Roman Colosseum.

St. Peter's Basilica

Free entrance to the stunning St. Peter's Basilica.

Hop On Hop-Off Bus

Free 24-hour ticket for the Hop On Hop Off Bus Rome.

Airport Transfer

Free return transfer from/to Rome's international airports (Ciampino and Fiumicino).

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You'll receive all your tickets via email, no need to pick them up in Rome.

20% Discount

20% Discount on many other attractions, museums and tours*.

* Once you have made your booking, you will be provided with a discount code. With this code you can get a 20% discount on your bookings for Rome’s other top museums and attractions. This discount is only available for bookings made on rome.ticketbar.eu

The Roma City Pass is a new travel concept aimed at visitors who want to enjoy their stay in Rome to the fullest without having to worry about tickets and transport.

Unlike other city cards, the Roma City Pass only includes tickets for Rome's must-see tours and attractions, including the Roman Colosseum, St. Peter's Basilica and the Vatican Museum (optional).

Free airport transfer to and from Rome's international airports (Ciampino and Fiumicino Airport) is also included, as well as tickets for the Hop-On Hop-Off Rome Bus.

Enjoy the convenience of this sightseeing bus tour that can take you to all the best sights in the city, with the ability to jump on or off the bus when you want.

The pass also gives you 20% discount on many museums, tours and attractions in Rome, such as The Vatical Museum and Sistine Chapel, the Borghese Gallery and the National Roman Museum. You can even delight in the sights of the city by bicycle, with 20% off bike tours. (conditions apply*).

The Roma City Pass doesn’t limit you to just staying in Rome. You can enjoy 20% off excursions to nearby cities, like Venice, Florence, and Capri Island. You can even visit the ruins of Pompeii during your trip to Rome, with the Roma City Pass in your pocket.

You can buy the Roma City Pass today on this website with a simple 3-step process:

• Make your booking. Please select your arrival date and specify which airport you are flying to (optional).
• After the payment you will be asked about your flight details and preferred visit times for the attractions, so we can make reservations for you.
• As soon as we've processed your payment, you'll receive your tickets and discount code via e-mail.

You'll receive all your tickets via email. With these e-tickets you can go directly to the attraction of your choice, without having to pick up your pass first.

Skip the long waiting lines at the Roman Colosseum and hgead directly to the entrance. (Note: to avoid waiting at the security control we recommend visiting the Colosseum early in the morning.)

The Roma City Pass is not a physical card; it's a set of tickets for Rome's most popular must-see attractions and must-do tours.