Overview of Rome passes: Which Rome pass is worth buying? To make your holidays in Rome smoother, you can buy a Rome pass for sightseeing and public transport. Nowadays there are several passes available. This article gives you an overview so that you can find the most suitable pass for you and your stay in Rome.

Rome pass: What does a Rome pass include?

As already mentioned, there are different Rome passes you can buy. However, all the passes listed here have one thing in common: They all include a multi-day ticket for the public transport in Rome (metro, buses and the tramway) as well as free entry to many museums and sights in Rome.

Just a little hint: All Rome passes offer the opportunity to visit the Colosseum, the Palatine Hill, and the Forum Romanum for free because these three sights belong together.

Another tip: If you want to see the Borghese Gallery in Rome, make an early booking! In order to use the free entry which is included in the Rome pass, you have to call directly and reserve the time of your visit in the Borghese Gallery in advance.

Rome pass: What passes are available?

1. Rome City Pass by Turbopass

The Rome City Pass is the most comprehensive pass. It offers free entry to many different museums and sights in Rome. Such as the Vatican Museum, the Sistine Chapel, the Colosseum, the Palatine Hill, the Forum Romanum or the attractions of the Via Appia Antica. 

The Rome City Pass offers great deals for some activities such as a 20% discount on the Leonardo da Vinci Experience or a 5% discount on bike rental. You can also choose whether you would like a ticket for public transport and airport transfers with your Rome City Pass.

In addition to the Rome highlights, a free tour with the Hop on hop off bus is included in the Rome City Pass.

The Rome City Pass is available for 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or 7 days and for different age groups. You can get a discount for children ages 6 to 9 and for adolescents ages 10 to 17. You can also choose to buy a ticket for public transport and airport transfer at the Rome City Pass.

Rome City Pass adults (+18)

	Adults (+18 years)	Adults ( +18 years) + public transport	Adults + airport transfer	Adults ( +18 years) + public transport & airport transfer
1 day	109,90€	116,90€	122,90€	129,90€
2 days	136,90€	149,90€	149,90€	162,90€
3 days	150,90€	168,90€	163,90€	181,90€
4 days	159,90€	183,90€	172,90€	196,90€
5 days	169,90€	193,90€	182,90€	206,90€
7 days	181,90€	205,90€	194,90€	218,90€

Prices Rome City Pass teens (10-17)

	Teens (10-17 years)	Pass + public transport	Pass + airport transfer	Pass + public transport & airport transfer
1 day	68,90 Euro	75,90 Euro	81,90 Euro	88,90 Euro
2 days	80,90 Euro	93,90 Euro	93,90 Euro	106,90 Euro
3 days	86,90 Euro	104,90 Euro	99,90 Euro	117,90 Euro
4 days	91,90 Euro	115,90 Euro	104,90 Euro	128,90 Euro
5 days	97,90 Euro	121,90 Euro	110,90 Euro	134,90 Euro
7 days	102,90 Euro	126,90 Euro	115,90 Euro	139,90 Euro

Prices Rome City Pass childrens (6-9)

	Children (6-9 years)	Children (6-9 years) + public transport	Children (6-9 years) + airport transfer	Children (6-9 years) + public transport & airport transfer
1 day	58,90 Euro	65,90 Euro	71,90 Euro	78,90 Euro
2 days	69,90 Euro	82,90 Euro	82,90 Euro	95,90 Euro
3 days	75,90 Euro	93,90 Euro	88,90 Euro	106,90 Euro
4 days	80,90 Euro	104,90 Euro	93,90 Euro	117,90 Euro
5 days	86,90 Euro	110,90 Euro	99,90 Euro	123,90 Euro
7 days	91,90 Euro	115,90 Euro	104,90 Euro	128,90 Euro

2. Rome Explorer Pass by Go City

The Rome Explorer Pass is particularly recommended if you have a clear idea of what you want to see in the city. This is because the Explorer Pass does not have a specific duration like the other passes, but includes a certain number of free visits.

The Rome Explorer Pass includes more than 40 attractions in Rome that you can visit for free. The pass is available for 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 or 7 activities. A very good option if you are on a relaxed trip and don’t fancy a full program of visits! In addition to the free admissions (for some even without queuing!), the Rome Explorer Pass offers other great activities in Rome such as city tours with the Hop on Hop off bus, a boat tour or a culinary city tour.

Advantages of the Rome Explorer Pass

• With this pass, you can choose only the places you really want to visit and enjoy a mixture of the highlights of Rome & lesser-known corners.

Disadvantages of the Rome Explorer Pass

• Not ideal if you can’t make up your mind.
• An additional reservation is required for some places and activities.
• The pass does not include a metro card.

3. Omnia Card: Vatican and Rom Pass

As the name suggests, the Omnia Card is particularly interesting if you want to focus on the smallest state in the world. The Omnia Card offers free entry to many famous places in the Vatican. You can visit the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel and get free entry to St. Peter’s Basilica. There you can get an audio guide for free.

The Omnia Card is available for 24 hours or 72 hours. The free Metrocard is only available for the Omnia Card 72 hours.

Advantages of the Omnia Card

• Access to the Vatican, the Vatican Museums including the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica (audio guide)/

Disadvantages of the Omnia Card

• Other famous sights of Rome are included in the Omnia Card, such as the dome of St. Peter’s Basilica.
• The 24h Omnia Card does not include a metro card.

4. Roma Pass

There are two versions of the Roma Pass: One is valid for 72 hours, the other one can be used for 48 hours. Most tourists who come to Rome choose the pass for 72 hours. That’s why the Roma Pass for 48 hours is not available everywhere in Rome.

The Roma Pass for 72 hours includes a metro card which is valid for all public transports for a duration of 72 hours. In addition, it offers free entry to the first two sights. For that reason it is best to use the Roma Pass for the most expensive attractions in Rome. At certain sights, the Roma Pass can be used to avoid long queues at the entrance. For all participating museums and monuments the Roma Pass offers a price reduction or free entry. It includes other discounts on selected exhibitions and events. The Roma Pass for 72 hours costs 38,50 euro.

The Roma Pass for 48 hours offers the same advantages like its bigger version. Only difference: the duration of validity. The metro card is valid for 48 hours and instead of two Roman sights or museums, you can only visit one sight for free. The price of the Roma Pass for 48 hours is 28 euro.

Please note: The visit in the Vatican, the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel is NOT included in the Roma Pass. Moreover, there are no discounts on the pass for children as most museums and sights are free of charge for children under 18 years!

The Roma Pass can be purchased at all participating tourist offices, museums and sights, in certain metro stations, and in advance on the internet.

5. Rome Tourist Card

The Rome Tourist Card is offered by Tiqets. The pass offers free entry to the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel as well as the Colosseum, the Roman Forum and the Palatine Hill. You can even visit the latter with the card without waiting!

The Rome Tourist Card also includes a free audio guide for the Pantheon and an app with interesting facts and commentaries about 130 places in Rome!

Advantages

• Visit the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill without queuing.*
• No limited validity (more freedom for you!) and great apps too!

Disadvantages

• No metro card or city tours included.

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