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

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£26.00
Free cancellation
Language: English
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: Flexible
Why you’ll love this…
  • You'll explore Rome at your own pace with the flexibility to hop on and off at multiple attractions
  • There's audio commentary providing interesting facts about Rome's landmarks
  • You'll have guaranteed entrance to Saint Mary Major Basilica, one of Rome's four papal basilicas
  • The combination ticket offers excellent value compared to purchasing separate tickets for each attraction
What to expect

Discover Rome with complete freedom thanks to a Hop‑on Hop‑off bus experience combined with a visit to the magnificent Basilica of Saint Mary Major. You may start your day aboard the panoramic bus, the ideal way to admire Rome’s iconic monuments in comfort. With unlimited hop‑on hop‑off access, you can create your own itinerary, stop at the sites that inspire you most, or enjoy the ride as the Eternal City unfolds around you.

Your visit to Saint Mary Major will vary depending on the option selected. The standard entrance ticket includes access to the basilica and its exclusive Upper Areas, usually closed to the public. Explore the Loggia delle Benedizioni overlooking the square, the historic Sala dei Papi, Bernini’s elegant staircase, and the fascinating Liberian Museum. These spaces reveal the basilica’s deep spiritual and artistic heritage, so be sure to dedicate enough time to enjoy them fully.

The audioguide option is ideal for visitors seeking independence and insight. It includes skip‑the‑line entry and detailed audio commentary at your own pace, but does not grant access to the Upper Areas.

Inside the basilica, you’ll be immersed in centuries of history, from glittering early Christian mosaics to richly decorated chapels. Whichever option you choose, the beauty and atmosphere of Saint Mary Major will leave a lasting impression.

This combined experience offers flexibility, culture, and convenience, an ideal way to discover the essence of Rome.

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What's included
  • check Hop-on hop-off tour
  • check Skip-the-line tickets
Where
Meeting point:
Get on board the pink buses from any of the stops available and have your entrance voucher for Saint Mary Major handled by the staff onboard.
What to remember

Not allowed:

  • Eating and drinking on the bus is not permitted

Know in advance:

  • You may start the experience however you prefer. Board any pink Hop On Hop Off bus at any of the 8 stops; onboard staff will provide your entrance voucher for the Basilica of Saint Mary Major
  • If you wish to visit the basilica first, request your voucher in advance from the Booking Team and go directly to the entrance at Piazza di Santa Maria Maggiore
  • If you selected the audioguide option, collect the audio device at the basilica entrance
  • Hop On Hop Off Operating Hours: 15 Mar – Oct: 08:30–18:40; 4 Nov – 14 Mar: 08:30–17:40 (Last bus from Termini Station)
  • I Love Rome – Pink Route Stops:
  • Termini Station
  • Santa Maria Maggiore
  • Colosseum / Archaeological Area (temporarily closed)
  • Circus Maximus – Mouth of Truth
  • Piazza Venezia
  • Vatican City – Castel Sant’Angelo
  • Spanish Steps
  • Piazza Barberini – Trevi Fountain
  • Important: The Colosseum stop is currently closed indefinitely, and buses will not stop there. Please use the nearest available stops along the route

Remember to bring:

  • A valid ID/passport is required for entry
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Provider
Gray Line - I Love Rome
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

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