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Rome Transport Passes

Looking to get the best value out of your publ i c transport tickets in Rome? We’ll talk you through the different passes available , looking at price, validity, and how to use them to help you find the right ticket for your trip.

Types of Rome Transport Passes

Atac weekly pass.

If you want unlimited use of the Eternal City’s public transport system – including the metro , buses , trams , and some urban trains – for a full week, this ATAC pass will give you exactly what you’re looking for.

Once validated, you can use the pass for a full seven days (until midnight on the final day). With this pass, you can use the metro and buses without having to worry about purchasing multiple tickets or rushing to buy one before you depart.

Please bear in mind that you would need to use public transport quite a bit for it to become a good value. With this single ticket and much of Rome’s historic centre very walkable, it’s unusual that the week-long pass earns its cost.

Rome’s best-value tourist pass has unlimited public transport use wrapped up in its ticket price. While you’re only able to choose between a two or three-day pass, you could pack a lot into those days. If you’re only in Rome for a weekend, it’s the perfect amount of time.

The Roma Pass grants you entry to two major sites, as well as reduced prices on many other attractions and museums . The best value is the 48-hour Roma Pass.

If you’re planning on visiting the attractions listed on the Roma Pass anyway, it’s really a no-brainer. You can purchase the pass online, but it’s easiest to pick one up from a tourist office in the city.

If the week pass is too long, but you still want the ease of unlimited use, a MetroBus pass may offer the perfect solution.

You can buy a one-day, two-day, or three-day Metrobus pass, all of which grant you unlimited use of buses , trams , and metro lines , as well as some urban train lines for the duration of the ticket.

Like the week pass, unless you’re using public transport a lot – if you’re staying out of the centre, for instance – these are often not good value for money.

A single-use, BIT ticket is enough to cover most journeys in Rome, as it lasts for 100 minutes after validation (and very few trips across the city will take longer than that). You can even swap bus lines with the same ticket as long as you stay within the 100-minute time frame.

If the journey required it, you could get the metro and then a bus – though it’s important to remember once you leave the metro system altogether, you can’t get back in through the gate, even if you’re still within the validity period.

The BIT ticket is great value for money. You can use it on buses, trams, the metro, and some urban trains. As the main tourist sites are very walkable, many visitors will find that they use the transport system only once or twice a day at most; for these people, the BIT ticket is easily the best value.

It is, however, slightly more inconvenient than having a multi-day pass, as you will have to purchase multiple tickets, which may mean going out of your way to finding a Tabacchi shop – inconvenient if you’re rushing to catch a bus!

General Information

Where to purchase.

As mentioned, metro stations, larger bus stops, and Tabacchi shops are good places to purchase tickets. Tabacchi shops are essentially newsagents marked with a ‘T’ sign. At metro stations, you can use a ticket machine or, if there’s one available, go to the ticket counter.

It’s important to remember that you can’t buy tickets onboard.

For the Roma Pass , look for any tourist information point. You can purchase a ticket online, but it makes getting your physical ticket a little more complicated.

What Means of Transport are Included?

Buses, trams, the metro, and some urban lines are included as part of the public transport network. Check the Atac website to confirm if you’re travelling outside the centre.

Can I ‘Tap and Go’ or Get Tickets On My Phone?

Contactless payments are increasingly common in major cities. Unfortunately, this trend hasn’t quite made it fully into Rome – it is an ancient city, after all! While you don’t have to pay in gold aureus, you can’t purchase tickets on buses and trams by tapping your card. It is an option on the metro, however; just don’t forget to tap out again on the gate as you leave. 

E-tickets are another option, as you can buy tickets and passes through a B+ app like myCicero . This saves you the worry of having to rush to buy a ticket, and is easier to keep track of than a paper version!

It’s not as simple as just tapping a card on the way in and out for most visitors in Rome – where there is ticket validity, there is room for confusion.

How to Activate and Validate Your Ticket?

We’ll focus first on the most commonly used ticket, BIT. Once validated, you can travel on public transport for 100 minutes. 

It’s easiest on the metro, where simply passing through one of the turnstiles will validate your ticket. On buses and trams, look for a small yellow machine onboard; insert your ticket, and it will be stamped with a time, which means your ticket is now validated. If you have an e-ticket, a single ticket for the bus should be validated by reading a QR Code.

For other multi-day passes, you will still need to stamp them (or put them through a metro gate) to activate the pass. Once a pass is validated, you don’t need to validate it again each time you get on; just keep the pass with you, ready to show any inspectors if they get on.

The Roma Pass is valid from its first use (this can be the first attraction if it happened before you used public transport) and should be kept with you at all times, like the multi-day passes. 

Tips for Using Rome Transport Passes

Here are a few tips on how to get the best out of the ticket you choose:

• Don’t overestimate the amount you will use it. Much of Rome is walkable, especially if you plan on staying in the historic centre. Don’t assume the week pass will be the best value if you only plan on seeing the major sights; you may use it a lot less than you expect! 
• Always remember to validate. Your ticket won’t be checked on every journey, but inspections happen regularly. Just having a ticket isn’t enough to avoid a hefty fine – you have to validate it as well.
• Keep your pass somewhere safe. It may sound obvious, but it’s easy to let a small paper ticket fall out of your bag or accidentally leave it at your hotel if you’re using a pass over multiple days! A small cross-body bag is always a good idea, as it’s safer from pickpockets.
• Buy multiple single tickets at once. If you’re only planning on using BIT tickets (which is the best value option for most visitors), buy a few at once. Having a few tickets ready to go will save you from searching for a Tabacchi shop if you’re rushing to the bus.
• Roma Pass for new visitors. If you’ve never been to Rome before and plan on visiting the major sites, consider the Roma Pass. It may not be worthwhile for some seasoned visitors but is great value if you’re planning on going to the attractions anyway.

Questions & Answers

How does the rome tourist card work, what attractions are included, can i use public transport, can i use the hop-on hop-off buses, do i save money with the rome tourist card, when should i buy the tourist card, is there a tourist card for children, can i buy the card for several travellers, how do i get the discount voucher, can i cancel the purchase free of charge, how do i reach customer service, are there alternatives to the rome tourist card.

The Rome Tourist Card is a simple product. When you book, you receive three tickets for three attractions. When you buy, you can choose your preferred date and time slot. You can then print out your tickets or save them on your phone. You will also receive a Rome audio guide.

One advantage of the Rome Tourist Card is its flexibility. If tickets are no longer available for the most important sights, you can choose another attraction instead.

With the Rome Tourist Card you can visit three attractions free of charge:

• Colosseum including Roman Forum
• Vatican Museums including the Sistine Chapel or St Peter's Basilica
• Castel Sant'Angelo or Pantheon

Admission to St Peter's Basilica is generally free of charge. With the Rome Tourist Card, you can take part in a guided tour or an audio tour and visit the dome of St Peter's Basilica.

No, you cannot use public transport with the Rome Tourist Card. The card only gives free entry to a few attractions.

No, you cannot use hop-on hop-off buses with the Rome Tourist Card. If you would like to take a city tour, you should buy a separate ticket. You can find more information here: Hop-on/Hop-off Rome .

Your Rome trip will be cheapest if you book all tickets on the official websites of the attractions. However, you have to book the tickets on different websites and the allotments sometimes sell out quickly. If you would buy your tickets anyway at Tiqets.com or Get Your Guide, you will save some money with the Rome Tourist Card. The card is cheaper than individual tickets.

Some of the tickets included in the Rome Tourist Card are only available four weeks before your visit. If you want to book your Tourist Card earlier, you may not have the full choice of attractions.

You should book the card at least a few days before your arrival. For trips in spring, summer and autumn, we recommend buying the Tourist Card two to four weeks before your arrival in Rome.

The availability of tickets for the Colosseum and the Vatican Museums is often limited.

Yes, the Rome Tourist Card is also available for children and young people. The tickets are slightly cheaper for children. The exact purchase price depends on the age of the traveller. However, the Rome Tourist Card is not worthwhile for children, as they enjoy free admission to many attractions anyway.

Yes, you can buy up to 10 Rome Tourist Cards in one booking process. You can then forward the tickets to the other travellers.

After purchase, you will receive your personal discount voucher by email. Use this voucher to save 10% on your next Rome ticket booking.

No, cancellation or rebooking is not possible. Tickets for the attractions are reserved for you when you make your booking. These tickets cannot be rebooked.

You can reach customer service by e-mail ([email protected]), Chat or WhatsApp .

Yes, there are other Rome City Cards, but they work differently. Two good alternatives are the Rome Turbopass and the official Roma Pass .

For other Italian cities, for example, the official Verona Card .

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 the  public transport   for two or three days , depending on the card you purchase.

What does the Pass include?

Visitors can either buy a 2-day or a 3-day pass. Find out what each card includes to decide which one you prefer getting:

Roma Pass 72 hours

• Free entrance to the first two  museums or monuments 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 suburban trains ). This does not include transportation to and from the airport.
• Discounts to certain exhibitions and events.
• Skip the line at the Colosseum and Castel Sant’Angelo.

Roma Pass 48 hours

• Free access to one   museum  or monument .
• Concessionary tickets to the rest of museums and sites included in this card.
• Unlimited use of the buses , metro , trams and suburban trains . 
• Reduced price tickets to some exhibitions and events.

With both cards visitors will be given a map, and if you purchase the 72-hour pass you will also be given a guide of Rome.  

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 2 day Rome Pass costs € 32 ( US$ 34.40) and the 3 day pas is € 52 ( US$ 56) .

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 .

The Rome Pass is available at any tourist information point or any of the museums or monuments included in the card. If you would like to purchase the card as soon as you land, you’ll find tourist information offices at Fiumicino and 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 to the Capitoline Museums alone are worth the price of the card. Besides these attractions, you can use the public transport system and get discounts in the following visits that you make.

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Besides booking your flight and hotel in advance, there are many other ways of saving money in Rome. The main way to do this is to try to reduce the cost of the admissions tickets to the city’s museums and top attractions.

OMNIA Vatican & Rome Card

The OMNIA Vatican & Rome Card offers free skip-the-line access to the main attractions in Rome and the Vatican City (Colosseum, Roman Forum, St. Peter's Basilica, and the Sistine Chapel) as well as allowing you to use unlimited public transport.

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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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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.

• All the sites on the Roma Pass

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

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.

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• Castel Sant'Angelo - See Rome's history through its architecture
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Cards for visiting the eternal city, all the info to buy tourist cards to visit attractions and museums.

The Roma Pass is a convenient and inexpensive way to visit Rome’s attractions and move comfortably on the city’s public transportation network.

How does the Roma Pass work?

• You can choose between the 48- or 72-hour Roma Pass, depending on your needs.
• The pass can be activated for the first time at one of the attractions or means of transportation covered by the card (for example, a subway station).
• With the Roma Pass, you can visit two attractions of the more than 40 included in the card for free, including the Colosseum, the Roman Forum and the National Roman Museum. In addition, discounts are available for other attractions and tours.
• The Roma Pass offers unlimited access to Rome’s public transportation, including buses, streetcars and the subway.
• With the Roma Pass, you save time and avoid long lines at the entrance to attractions, while enjoying exclusive discounts on optional tours and activities.

The OMNIA Card is a convenient and economical tool for exploring the eternal city of Rome, visiting its main attractions and moving with ease through Rome’s capital city.

How does the OMNIA CARD work?

• You can choose between the 24-, 48- or 72-hour OMNIA Card, depending on your needs.
• The card can be activated for the first time at one of the designated pick-up points in Rome.
• With the OMNIA Card you can visit more than 30 attractions for free, including the Colosseum, the Roman Forum and the Vatican. The card also includes a 3-day tour of Rome, as well as a free city tour guide.
• The OMNIA Card offers unlimited access to Rome’s public transportation, including buses, streetcars and the subway.
• With the OMNIA Card, you save time and avoid long lines at the entrance to attractions, while enjoying exclusive discounts on optional tours and activities.

Hop-On Hop-Off Bus

he Hop-on Hop-off Bus is an easy and flexible way to explore the sights of Rome, without having to worry about travel or reservations. With the ability to get on and off the bus according to your needs, this service allows you to make the most of your vacation in the Eternal City

Frequently asked questions:

What is the address of the colosseum.

Colosseum Square, 1 – Rome

How many admissions does the Colosseum have?

The Colosseum has three entrances: the Stern entrance, the main entrance, and the group entrance.

What to bring with you to a visit?

In the summer months, we always recommend that you come supplied with water to refresh yourself during your visit.

How to get to the Colosseum?

• Metro: Line B – Colosseum Stop
• Streetcar: Line 3 or Line 8 – Colosseum Square stop
• Bus: Line 40/70/75 – Colosseum Square stop

How does the bus work?

• There are several Hop-on Hop-off tour bus companies in Rome that offer similar routes. First, choose the tour that best suits your needs.
• You can purchase tickets online or at a nearby point of sale. The ticket is valid for 24 or 48 hours (depending on the option chosen) from the time you board the first bus.
• During the journey, the bus will follow a predetermined route that will take you through the city’s main attractions. You can get off the bus and visit each place that interests you, then get back on the bus to move to the next attraction.
• On board the bus, you can listen to audio commentaries via headphones in several languages describing the sites you are passing by. This way you can learn about the history and details of the beauty of Rome you are visiting.
• Depending on your Hop-on Hop-off ticket, you can move freely between bus stops for as long as your ticket is valid. In addition, you can choose to use the bus as a practical and effective means of transportation, as you are free to get on and off anywhere during the bus route.
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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

Omnia Card Rome

• 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

Rome City Pass & Tourist cards Rome

Rome tourist card, roma city pass, tickets & omnia travel cards.

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:

Most visited attractions

Top 25 Things to do in Rome

Colosseum & Tickets

Sistine Chapel & Vatican Museums

St.Peter's Basilica & Tickets

Roma Pass 2024

On this website, we present the official Roma Pass in detail. We explain what the product offers, how it works and where you can buy the Roma Pass. For every Roma Pass sold, we receive a commission.

• Roma Pass: Quick overview

The official Roma Pass offers:

• Free entry to 1 - 2 attractions
• Discounts for many attractions & museums
• Public transport in Rome
• Valid for 48 or 72 hours
• Pick up in Rome required

Some top attractions: Colosseum incl. Roman Forum, Castel Sant'Angelo, Baths of Caracalla, Galleria Borghese etc.

Not included: Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel

Price:  from €33 to €53 - depending on the period of validity

Alternative: Roma Pass + Vatican Museums

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What attractions are included, attractions & museums, what the roma pass does not contain, reservations with the roma pass, public transport, how much does the roma pass cost, example: 72 hours in rome, purchase, collection & activation, what speaks against the roma pass, conclusion: who is the roma pass suitable for, questions & answers, how the roma pass works.

The Roma Pass is the official tourist card of the city of Rome. With this card you can visit many sights and museums for free or at reduced prices.

You can also use public transport without having to buy a ticket.

Key benefits include:

• 48 h Roma Pass: 1 attraction free of charge
• 72 h Roma Pass: 2 attractions free of charge
• incl. Colosseum, Castel Sant'Angelo, Galleria Borghese, Circus Maximus
• Discounts for other attractions & museums
• Public transport within Rome

Within 48 or 72 hours, you can use all ATAC public transport. In addition, the first one or two attractions you visit are free. For each subsequent visit to a museum or historical site, you will receive a discounted ticket.

After the purchase, you will receive all the information about the collection of the card by e-mail. Pick-up is possible at both Rome airports and in the city centre.

Unfortunately, you cannot skip queues with the Roma Pass. However, some sights and museums require a reservation to shorten the waiting time.

The Roma Pass includes around 30 sights. You can visit one or two of them for free:

The order of the visits is crucial. Only the first one or two visits are free! We recommend visiting the more expensive attractions first and only then the museums with the high discounts.

The Roma Pass includes many museums and historical sites, including famous landmarks:

• Colosseum incl. Roman Forum & Palatine Hill
• Caracalla Baths
• Galleria Borghese
• Capitoline Museums
• Circus Maximus
• Circus Maximus VR Experience
• … ( See all attractions )

With the Roma Pass, the first two attractions you visit are free. For each additional attraction you pay the reduced price. Please refer to this list for the amount of the discount: Roma Pass Museums .

The Roma Pass includes many museums and historical sites. However, there are some services that are not included in the Roma Pass. These include city tours and the Vatican sights:

• Vatican Museums
• Hop-on/hop-off bus
• City tours with guide
• Airport transfer
• Guided tour of St Peter's Basilica

In addition to the Colosseum and Castel Sant'Angelo, most visitors to Rome also want to visit the Vatican Museums, including the Sistine Chapel. For this we recommend the following combined ticket: Roma Pass + Vatican Museums .

In principle, you can visit many sights at any time with the Roma Pass. However, some museums and attractions require a reservation. Some popular attractions for which a reservation is required:

• Mausoleo di Augusto
• Palazzo Barberini & Galleria Corsini (at weekends)
• Capitoline Museums (reservation recommended)
• Engelsburg (reservation recommended)
• Circus Maximus (reservation recommended)
• Palazzo Valentini / Domus Romane (reservation recommended)
• Galleria Spada (reservation recommended)

Reservations can already be made if you have bought the Roma Pass but have not yet collected it in Rome. The names of the Roma Pass holders are important for the reservation.

Reservations are made via various websites:

• Colosseo.it (Colosseum)
• Ticketone.it (Castel Sant'Angelo, Domus Romane, Galleria Borghese, Galleria Spada etc.)
• Vivaticket.it (Capitoline Museums, Circus Maximus, Mausoleo di Augusto, etc.).

A small fee may be charged when reserving a time slot.

Detailed information on reservations can be found on the official website RomaPass.it - FAQ .

The Roma Pass allows free use of public transport in Rome for 48 or 72 hours.

The pass is valid on all ATAC public transport:

• Metro (lines A, B, B1 and C)
• Suburban trains: Roma-Lido, Roma Flaminio Piazza del Popolo-Viterbo, Roma-Giardinetti

Your Roma Pass is valid for 48 or 72 hours from the first use. You can activate your Roma Pass either by using it for the first time at a tourist attraction or by using public transport.

In any case, you must validate your Roma Pass before your first journey, even if you have already activated it at a tourist attraction.

To do so, hold your Roma Pass up to the yellow readers in trams, buses and metro stations. At a ticket control, you only have to show your Roma Pass and the Roma Pass cover, on which the date and time of the first use are noted.

Airport transfer: The ATAC buses nos. 520 and 720 take you from Ciampino Airport to the nearby metro stations. The Roma Pass can be used as a ticket. Fiumicino Airport is not connected to the public transport network.

Is the Roma Pass worth it?

If you want to visit several museums and historical sites and use public transport, there are good reasons for the Roma Pass. But is it also worth it financially?

This question is answered in this section.

The price of the Roma Pass depends on the period of validity. The 3-day pass is more expensive, but you can use public transport for one day longer and visit an additional attraction for free.

• 48 hours:33 €
• 72 hours: 53 €

The prices are for adults. There is no reduction for children. The Roma Pass is not worthwhile for them. However, most attractions are free or reduced for children anyway.

With the Roma Pass valid for 72 hours, the first two attractions visited are free. For each additional attraction, the Roma Pass grants a discount. Using the following example for a three-day trip to Rome, we would like to show you whether you can save money with this product.

Conclusion: With the Roma Pass, you can save some money by first visiting two expensive attractions that are free with the Roma Pass. After that, you should choose other museums with great discounts. In addition, the Roma Pass is only worthwhile if you use the public transport in Rome extensively.

The Roma Pass is the official product of the City of Rome and is available at tourist information points and on the official website ( RomaPass.it ).

You can also buy the Roma Pass through independent ticket platforms such as GetYourGuide or Tiqets.com.

After your purchase, you will receive an email with a voucher that you can use to pick up your Roma Pass. You can print the voucher or save it on your mobile phone.

Pick up your Roma Pass at one of the following locations:

• Fiumicino Airport, International Arrivals, Terminal T3
• Ciampino Airport, International Arrivals
• PIT Fori Imperiali, Visitor Center
• PIT Castel Sant'Angelo

You will receive pick-up instructions in the confirmation email. If you buy the Roma Pass from GetYourGuide, you can cancel the booking free of charge up to 24 hours before departure.

Activation takes place when the Roma Pass is used for the first time.

The official Roma Pass is a very good product, but it has some disadvantages:

No fast track: With the Roma Pass, you do not have fast-track access. You have to queue at the ticket office to get your free ticket. Some museums require a reservation. This shortens the waiting time.

Missing attractions: Although the Roma Pass covers around 30 sights and museums, some popular attractions are missing: Hop-on/hop-off buses, Vatican museums and city tours.

Maximum 2 attractions free of charge: Only one or two attractions are free. For each additional attraction, you only get one discount with the Roma Pass.

Collection required: Unfortunately, the Roma Pass is not a digital product, but a physical card. You will need to collect the card when you arrive in Rome. Pick-up is possible at the airport or in the city centre.

Reservation required: Reservations are required for some museums and sights. It is not possible to visit without a reservation. Unfortunately, there is no uniform procedure, so reservations are relatively cumbersome.

In the following circumstances, the Roma Pass may be suitable for your trip to Rome:

• They are especially interested in historical sites and museums.
• You would like to visit the Colosseum and another attraction free of charge.
• You would like to use public transport for up to 72 hours.
• You have a small travel budget for your sightseeing programme in Rome.

Does the Roma Pass grant fast entry?

No, the Roma Pass does not generally entitle you to priority entry. At most sights and museums, you must go to the box office to get your ticket. In some cases, a reservation is required to reduce the waiting time. This applies, for example, to the Colosseum and the Galleria Borghese. For Castel Sant'Angelo, a reservation is recommended.

Can the purchase be cancelled free of charge?

Cancellation conditions depend on the website where you purchased the Roma Pass. On the GetYourGuide ticket platform, you can cancel your purchase free of charge up to 24 hours before departure.

Is the Roma Pass suitable for families?

In our view, the Roma Pass is not suitable for families with children, as there is no reduced ticket for children. Admission to most museums is free or greatly reduced for young visitors anyway.

Please note that Roma Pass holders must make a reservation for some attractions. In this case, free tickets for children must also be reserved. This is somewhat inconvenient.

Are there also good City Cards for other cities?

Yes, for example for Barcelona, Amsterdam, Copenhagen or Verona:

• Barcelona Card
• Amsterdam Card
• Copenhagen Card
• Verona Card

About the author

Patrick has been involved with city breaks in Europe since 2018. Here he writes about the Roma Pass, a popular product for the Italian capital. His goal is to always keep the information up to date.

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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)

Travelling to Rome? You want to visit all the highlights at your own speed? this Rome public transportation tickets is

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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How long is a two way ticket (or return ticket you can say )for the Leonardo Express valid?

It is valid the all day

Is the Airport pass only from the Airport or can you use it to go to the airport?

The 72 hour metro card does it start the time when you first use it? ie: can we buy it on a Tuesday and not use it until Saturday as our first trip?

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

Can the MetroBus 72 hr card be used also on the train from or to FCO Airport?

No , you should buy a train ticket for leonardo-express.com

How much does a metro card for 2 days cost? Where do you buy them?

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Rome becomes the first European city to offer open loop transit payments to JCB Cardmembers

TOKYO & LONDON, May 8, 2024 - (JCN Newswire) -  Boarding public transport and pay the fare by simply tapping with a contactless payment card on turnstiles or authorized readers: Rome is the first city in Europe to offer this contactless payment service to JCB Cardmembers.

The service, commonly known as open loop transit, is now available through Nexi , the leading Italian PayTech in Europe, which has entered into a strategic agreement with JCB to allow the holders of their contactless cards to access Rome’s public transportation by paying the fare in this extremely simple, fast, and secure way, thanks to the contactless sales channel developed by ATAC across the entire transportation network of Rome.  

Millions of tourists and citizens, especially from Asian countries, will be able to benefit from the service on all public transportation vehicles in Rome: the service is active on all surface lines, buses, trams, and trolleybuses, as well as on the entire metro network (metro A, metro B/B1, metro C), in addition to some urban railway lines equipped with entrance turnstiles.

There are several advantages, both for passengers and for urban mobility as a whole: no need to purchase a ticket in advance, maximum convenience, and security of purchase, guarantee of the best fare calculated on the basis of the last 24 hours of travel, and greater accessibility to public transportation.

“The agreement with JCB once again demonstrates how Nexi has the technology, scale, and expertise to operate successfully at a global level. In particular, we are proud that an Italian city, Rome, will be the first city in Europe to offer this contactless payments service to a potential pool of millions of Asian citizens, thus accelerating the process of digitalizing travel tickets in Rome,” said Filippo Maria Signoretti, Merchant Solutions Director Italy.

Ray Shinzawa, Managing Director, JCB International (Europe) Ltd., said: “JCB offers a unique proposition to European transit operators looking for a reliable partner for their next phase of growth. This exciting partnership reaffirms our commitment to delivering the best solutions for our cardmembers and business partners across Europe, opening the doors to new projects within the transit industry.”

JCB is a major global payment brand and a leading credit card issuer and acquirer in Japan. JCB launched its card business in Japan in 1961 and began expanding worldwide in 1981. Its acceptance network includes about 46 million merchants around the world. JCB issues cards across various countries and regions internationally with more than 156 million cardmembers. As part of its international growth strategy, JCB has formed alliances with hundreds of leading banks and financial institutions globally to increase its merchant coverage and cardmember base. As a comprehensive payment solution provider, JCB commits to providing responsive and high-quality service and products to all customers worldwide. For more information, please visit:  www.global.jcb/en/

Nexi is the European PayTech, present in high-growth, attractive European markets and technologically advanced countries. Listed on the Euronext Milan, Nexi has the scale, geographical reach, and capabilities to drive the transition towards a cashless Europe. With its portfolio of innovative products, e-commerce expertise, and specific solutions for the industry, Nexi can provide flexible support for the digital economy and the entire payment ecosystem globally through a wide range of channels and different payment methods. Nexi’s technological platform and best-in-class professional skills in the sector allow the company to operate at its best in three market segments: Merchant Solutions, Issuing Solutions, and Digital Solutions. Nexi continuously invests in technology and innovation, focusing on two fundamental principles: meeting the needs of its customers together with its partner banks and creating new business opportunities for them. Nexi is committed to supporting people and businesses of all sizes, transforming the way people pay and businesses accept payments, offering customers the most innovative and reliable solutions to better serve their customers and grow. This is the way how Nexi promotes progress for the benefit of all: simplifying payments and enabling people and businesses to build closer relationships and grow together. www.nexi.it www.nexigroup.com

MEDIA CONTACTS:

JCB Contacts JCB International (Europe) Ltd. Diana Lee: [email protected]  

JCB (Head Office in Japan) Ayaka Nakajima: [email protected]  

Nexi - External Communication & Media Relations Daniele de Sanctis [email protected]   Mobile: +39 346/015.1000

Matteo Abbondanza [email protected]   Mobile: +39.348/406.8858

Danja Giacomin [email protected]   Mobile: +39.334/2256777

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