Go City: Rome Explorer Pass

40+ attractions
Mobile pass
Concierge support
Free cancellation

Enjoy entry to 2 to 7 top attractions from a list of over 40 options.

Pick how many attractions you want to visit (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, or 7). Choose from highlights like the Colosseum, Vatican Museums, Pantheon, hop on hop off bus tours, food tours, and more. Visit them anytime within 30 days after activation

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Highlights

  • Pick 2 to 7 entries from a mix of attractions, landmarks, tours, and food experiences.
  • Concierge support for Colosseum and Vatican tickets pickup and help booking activities.
  • Potential savings vs buying separately, especially when you choose higher-value options.

Who This Pass Is Best For

Choose it if you:

  • Want to do 2 to 7 paid activities in Rome and prefer having them under one pass
  • Want a mix of major sights plus experiences, like museums, landmarks, guided tours, and food activities
  • Prefer flexibility, since you can use your entries across 30 days after activation
  • Want local concierge support in Rome, especially if it’s your first time and you want help with reservations and ticket pickup
  • Are happy to plan the big reservations early, especially Colosseum and Vatican

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How it Works

1. Buy your pass

Pick how many entries you want: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, or 7.

2. Download the Go City app

Sync your pass in the app so you can see what is included and what needs booking.

Syncing does not activate your pass.

3. Pre-book Colosseum and Vatican tickets

These are the hardest time slots to get. Book as soon as you know your dates.

You will pick up the physical tickets at the concierge office in Rome.

4. Visit the Concierge Service

Before your first visit, stop by one of the Concierge Service offices. They will:

  • Scan your pass to activate it
  • Hand you your Colosseum and Vatican tickets
  • Help you book other activities and answer questions

After activation, your pass is valid for 30 days. If you don’t activate right away, you have up to 1 year from purchase to start using the pass.

Concierge Locations & Hours

  • Touristation Navona office | Address: Piazza Navona, 25 | Opening hours: daily 9:00 – 17:00
  • Touristation Vaticano office | Address: Viale Vaticano 95, 97, and 101 | Opening hours: daily 9:00 – 17:00
  • Touristation d’Ara Coeli office | Address: Piazza d’Ara Coeli, 16 | Opening hours: daily 8:30 – 16:00

What’s Included

Major monuments & museums

Tours & Foodie activities

Views & landmarks

  • Altar of the Fatherland panoramic view with audio guide
  • Additional viewpoints and curated walks

Good to know

  • The full list is in the Go City app and can change.
  • Each attraction or experience can be used once per pass.
  • Transport is not included unless it is part of an included activity.
  • Food and drinks are not included unless stated in the specific experience.

Booking Reservations & Timed Entry

  • The Colosseum and Vatican Museums require advance reservations.
  • Reserve as early as possible; aim for at least 3 weeks ahead in busy months.
  • Collect the physical tickets for these two sites at the concierge office in Rome.
  • Other attractions vary; some require booking, others allow walk in entry.
  • The Go City app shows the booking rule for each attraction.
  • Once you know your travel dates, book popular time slots right away.

Is the Go City Rome Explorer Pass Worth it?

When It Is

  • You plan to use several paid entries, not just one or two.
  • Your picks include a few higher value items (for example Colosseum, Vatican Museums, guided tours, or classes).
  • You like having one pass + one app instead of buying separate tickets and tracking different booking rules.
  • You want to mix major sights and experiences (food tour, pasta class, hop on hop off) without booking everything separately.
  • The 30 day window fits your pace, so you can spread things out around reservations, weather, and energy.

When It Isn’t

  • You only want 1 to 2 paid attractions.
  • Your plan is mostly free Rome (squares, fountains, viewpoints, churches) with only one big ticket item.
  • You prefer hunting for the cheapest individual deals and do not care about bundling.
  • You do not want the concierge stop to activate the pass and collect tickets.
  • You want to visit the same attraction more than once (each entry is one time only).

Bottom line

The pass makes the most sense when you plan a small bundle of paid highlights plus one or two experiences, and you want flexible pacing with help on bookings.

How to Get the Best Value

If you buy this pass expecting huge savings no matter what you choose, it can feel underwhelming. It tends to work best when your picks include a few high-value entries and you actually use all the choices you paid for.

  • Before you book, compare the pass price with the total cost of the few things you most want to do. If it’s close, you’re mainly paying for convenience and simpler planning.
  • Larger pass sizes often save more, but only if you use them. Go City’s examples show higher potential savings as you add more choices. In real life, that only holds if you don’t leave entries unused.
  • Small pass sizes depend heavily on what you pick. With two choices, the difference between “great value” and “meh” usually comes down to whether your two picks are higher-priced experiences or cheaper entries.
  • The 30 day validity gives you breathing room. Most people still use the pass within a few days, but you are not forced to stack everything back to back if your reservation times are spread out.
  • Use the concierge to reduce friction. It’s most helpful for ticket pickup, booking help, and avoiding simple mistakes, especially if it’s your first time in Rome.

Plan Your Itinerary

Most people use this pass in a simple way: lock in the Vatican Museums and Colosseum first, then fill the remaining choices with easy add-ons that fit naturally into your route.

These sample itineraries follow that pattern. Swap the days based on the time slots you can actually book.

  • Day 1: Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel (reserved entry)
  • Day 3 or 4: Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill (reserved entry)
  • Day 1: Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel
  • Day 2: Big Bus Rome Hop-On Hop-Off (1-day Discover ticket)
  • Day 3 or 4: Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill

The bus day works well as a lighter day between the two major visits.

  • Day 1: Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel
  • Day 2: Big Bus Rome Hop-On Hop-Off
  • Day 3: Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
  • Day 4: Pantheon reserved entrance with audioguide

Pantheon is quick to fit into a historic center day and doesn’t take over your schedule.

  • Day 1: Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel
  • Day 2: Castel Sant’Angelo hosted entrance with audio guide
  • Day 3: Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
  • Day 4: Pantheon reserved entrance with audioguide
  • Day 5: Food Tour in Trastevere

This mix gives you the core sights plus one experience that feels different from monuments.

  • Day 1: Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel
  • Day 2: Castel Sant’Angelo
  • Day 3: Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
  • Day 4: Pasta Class (or 1-hour pizza cooking experience)
  • Day 5: Catacombs guided tour with transfer
  • Day 6: Altar of the Fatherland panoramic view

This is a good “one main thing per day” plan, with a mix of sights and activities.

  • Day 1: Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel
  • Day 2: Castel Sant’Angelo
  • Day 3: Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
  • Day 4: Catacombs guided tour with transfer
  • Day 5: Food Tour in Trastevere
  • Day 6: Pasta, Ravioli & Tiramisù cooking class near the Vatican
  • Day 7: Ostia archaeological area and golf cart tour (or keep it central with Trevi District Underground)

This plan keeps the icons, adds two food experiences, and includes one “different Rome” day.

If your visit ends early, our Rome itinerary guides give easy ideas for how to spend the rest of the day.

FAQs

What is the Go City Explorer Pass for Rome?

It’s a flexible attraction pass: you choose a set number of attractions and experiences from a list of Rome’s top sights and tours, and pay based on how many you pick rather than for unlimited entry. You can see the current choices and prices here.

How does the Go City Explorer Pass work?

You pick how many attractions you want, then choose which ones from the list when you visit. The pass is digital, delivered to your phone, and you activate it on your first visit, with a window of time to use the rest. It does not include public transport.

Is the Go City Rome pass worth it?

It works best if you want to choose your own mix of attractions and lock in a set number at a bundled rate. If your list is short, or you’d rather have the big sights pre-selected, compare it with the other options in our Rome city pass comparison before you buy.

Which Rome pass is best for me?

That depends on what you want: the Vatican and headline sights, free transport, or a flexible pick of attractions. The Go City Explorer Pass suits travelers who want to choose their own attractions. Our comparison guide lays out how it stacks up against the Roma Pass, Rome Tourist Card, and Omnia Card.

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