Rome Pass: choosing the best city pass for visiting Rome
There are so many things to do in Rome that choosing a tourist pass can save you a lot of money. But which Rome pass should you choose? Should you opt for a city pass for Rome including transport, or a Rome tourist pass with skip-the-line access to monuments? There are a multitude of possibilities, and to help you choose among all these city passes, we have prepared for you in this article the most comprehensive comparative study of tourist passes for Rome.
Comparison of tourist passes for Rome
Which city pass is best for visiting Rome? There are 4 interesting city passes: the Roma Pass, the Rome Tourist Card, the Omnia Card and the Go City Explorer Pass. Each tourist card has its own advantages and disadvantages, which need to be taken into account.
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Roma Pass: the cheapest tourist pass
This Roma city pass offers excellent value for money by targeting one or two attractions (48h or 72h), public transport is free for the duration of the pass (48h or 72h) and you can get a discount for other visits. However, you won’t have access to the Vatican Museums or St. Peter’s Basilica. If you choose this pass, and wish to visit the Colosseum, (Roman Forum and Palatine), or the Borghese Gallery, booking is compulsory even for holders of the Roma Pass 72/48 hours. We recommend that you book at least 10 days (20 days in high season) in advance.
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Read our detailed review of the Roma Pass on our dedicated page.
Rome Tourist Card: the all-digital tourist pass
The Rome Tourist Card is a great solution for those who want to visit both the Colosseum and the Vatican. What’s more, you can choose between skip-the-line tickets and guided tours. All reservations are made online, so you get your pass straight away. We recommend that you book well in advance.
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Where can I pick up my Rome Tourist Card?
Read our detailed review of the Rome Tourist Card on our dedicated page.
Go City Explorer Pass Rome: the modular, progressive tourist pass
Rome’s Go City Explorer Pass is a clever solution once you understand how it works. This tourist pass lets you choose from 2 to 7 high-quality tours of Rome at a progressive price. Among the 45 possible visits: Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine, Guided tour of St. Peter’s Basilica and dome with breakfast, Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, Castel Sant’Angelo, Capitoline Museum, Altar of the Fatherland, etc… We recommend that you book well in advance.
How much does the Go City Explorer Pass Rome cost?
How valid is the Go City Explorer Pass?
Where can I collect my Go City Explorer Pass?
Read our detailed review of the Go City Explorer Pass on our dedicated page.
Omnia Card Rome: the most complete tourist pass for visiting Rome
Rome’s Omnia Card is the most complete solution for visiting Rome. This tourist pass is very advantageous as it allows you to visit St. Peter’s Basilica with audio guide, the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel, St. John Lateran Basilica and its cloister with audio guide, Open Bus Vatican&Rome multi-stop bus, the Colosseum, the Roman Forum and Palatine, the Borghese Gallery, Castel Sant’Angelo, the Baths of Caracalla, and unlimited access to public transport for 72 hours. We recommend that you book well in advance. Once you’ve purchased your Omnia Card, you’ll need to make your reservation for each attraction on the official website, as indicated in the confirmation e-mail.
How much does Rome’s Omnia Card cost?
How valid is Rome’s Omnia Card?
Where can I pick up my Omnia Card?
Read our detailed review of the Omnia Card on our dedicated page.
April is the high tourist season in Rome, with Easter in particular. Here are the last tickets available
COLOSSEUM in April = high season, last tickets here
The only seats left for the Colosseum are here:
We recommend that you book your tickets to the Colosseum for the high season on this button, when all the last remaining seats are available.
VATICAN in April = High Season, last tickets here
The only places left for the VATICAN are here:
We advise you to book your tickets to the VATICAN for the high season at this button, when all the last remaining seats are available.