About this experience
Discover Rome with freedom thanks to a Hop‑on Hop‑off bus experience combined with a visit to the Basilica of Saint Mary Major, one of the city’s most important churches. Explore Rome at your own pace aboard an open‑top bus, creating your itinerary as you hop on and off at the sites that inspire you most. Your visit to Saint Mary Major depends on the option chosen.
The standard entrance ticket includes access to the basilica and its exclusive Upper Areas, usually closed to the public: the Loggia delle Benedizioni, the historic Sala dei Papi, Bernini’s staircase, and the Liberian Museum. These spaces reveal the basilica’s rich spiritual and artistic heritage, so be sure to allow enough time.
The audioguide option offers skip‑the‑line entry and detailed commentary at your own pace, but does not include the Upper Areas.
Inside, shimmering mosaics and ornate chapels await you.
This combined experience offers flexibility, culture, and convenience—the perfect way to discover Rome.
At a glance
- Duration: 10 min
Plan your experience
Set aside 10 min for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Compare the available options before choosing: their itinerary, inclusions and pickup arrangements can differ. Check the price for your date and whole group.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What is included
- Optional upgrade: Audio guide for Saint Mary Major available in 5 languages
- Daily Hop-on Hop-off Bus Ticket
- Multi-lingual audio guide for bus tour
- Pick up your voucher at our office on Via Solferino, 17.
- Complimentary onboard Wifi
Not included
- Tips & gratuities
- Items not listed as included
- Transport to/from the hotel.
Itinerary and highlights
1. Termini Station
Hop on our open bus from Stop 1 at Via Giovanni Giolitti 32 (near Termini Station)
2. Santa Maria Maggiore
4. Circus Maximus - Mouth of Truth
5. Piazza Venezia
6. Vatican City, Sistine Chapel and Castel Sant'Angelo
(Between via Panico and Via Mastro)
7. Spanish Steps
8. Piazza Barberini and Trevi Fountain
Languages and tickets
- German — Audio
- English — Audio
- Italian — Audio
- French — Audio
- Spanish — Audio
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Gray Line I Love Rome by Carrani Tours
Meeting points and locations
Accessibility and practical details
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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