Roma Pass: The Easiest Way to See Rome’s Top Attractions

Enjoy the best of Rome with this nifty pass.

The Roma Pass gives you three things: unlimited use of public transport, free skip-the-line entry to one or two major sites of your choice, and discounted admission at many other attractions. Choose a 48 or 72-hour pass to visit sites like the Colosseum and travel around the city without buying separate tickets.

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Highlights

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.

How it Works

72-hour pass includes free entry to 2 attractions
48-hour pass includes free entry to 1 attraction
After free entries: You receive a discounted price on admission to all other participating sites for the duration of your pass

Choose Your Pass

Pick between a 72-hour or 48-hour pass

Download & Redeem

Download Roma Pass app, then scan the QR code from the confirmation email to redeem your pass.

Activate & Validate on First Use

Pass activates the first time you tap your card at a metro turnstile or scan at a museum entrance.

Use It

Metro: show your QR code at the gate or tap via NFC.
Buses and trams: show the transport QR code to the driver or validator.
Museums: show the museum QR code at the entrance.

Pro Tip: The app includes two separate QR codes: one for transport and one for museums. Check which one you need before you queue.

Reschedule and cancellation policy

The Roma Pass is non-refundable.

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. Reservations are required and subject to availability; early booking is preferred.

Planning to Visit the Colosseum?

The Colosseum is Rome’s most popular attraction and sells out weeks in advance. Even with the Roma Pass, you’ll need to book a specific time slot.

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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. Reservation is required and subject to availability; early booking is preferred.
Capitoline Museums – It’s the most ancient public collection in the world, with impressive archeological displays.
Baths of Caracalla, Ostia Antica, and Mausoleum of Augustus, three major archaeological sites included in the pass. The Mausoleum requires advance reservation.
National Roman Museum has four sites under one ticket: Palazzo Massimo, Palazzo Altemps, Crypta Balbi, and the Baths of Diocletian.
Museum of Rome (Palazzo Braschi) and Ara Pacis Museum are both within easy walking distance of the historic center.

Visitors explore the ancient ruins of the Colosseum, its underground chambers and tiered seating. — Explore inside the Colosseum and walk through the ancient arena.

View of Castel Sant'Angelo from the bridge leading to the entrance of the castle. — Look how beautiful the bridge is leading to Castel Sant’Angelo.

Visitors at the entrance of the Villa Borghese Gallery in Rome — See world-famous artworks at the Borghese Gallery.

Front-view of the Capitoline Museums in Rome — Enter the Capitoline Museums and explore Roman statues and ruins.

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.

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.
Besides the digital version, you can purchase the Roma Pass on physical support at the Bookshops and one of the Tourist Info Points listed on the official Roma Pass website.
No refunds are available for this pass, even if it hasn’t been used.
The pass lives in the Roma Pass app. Keep your phone charged.
Check access, booking requirements, opening days, and hours for each museum on the individual museum’s website before planning your trip.

FAQs

Is the Roma Pass worth it?

It is strongest when you use Rome’s public transport and visit at least one paid attraction, such as the Colosseum, Castel Sant’Angelo or the Capitoline Museums.

Roma Pass 48 or 72 hours, which should I choose?

Choose 48 hours if you only need one included attraction and a short burst of transport. Choose 72 hours if you want two included attractions and more time on the metro, buses and trams.

Does Roma Pass include public transport?

Yes, it covers Rome’s metro, trams, buses and ATAC urban railway services during the pass validity. Keep your phone charged and the Roma Pass App downloaded before you start using it.

Does Roma Pass let you skip the line?

It can give you ticket-line access to selected included attractions. Security checks and timed-entry rules still apply; some of the attractions, like the Colosseum and Borghese Gallery both require advance reservations.

Is the Colosseum free with a Roma Pass?

The Colosseum can count as one of your included sites, depending on whether you use the 48-hour or 72-hour pass for it. You still need a reservation through the Roma Pass App or website, with at least 10 days’ notice recommended, or 20 days in peak season.

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