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Roma Pass

Take your pick of top tourist attractions and travel the city thanks to the Roma Pass.

Benefits

  • Enjoy full access to Rome’s public transport system for 72 hours.
  • Skip the lines at the Colosseum and Castel Sant’Angelo.
  • Choose which two Rome museums and archaeological sites you visit from over 20 options.
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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

Pick Up

Bring your voucher & ID to any Tourist Info Point in Rome to collect your pass

Activate & Validate on First Use

Activation occurs at first sight or public transport and is valid for four days

Use It

  • On the metro: tap your card at the turnstile
  • On buses or trams: insert the card into the yellow ticket machine once to validate it, then keep it with you

Pro Tip: Download the Roma Pass app for a digital version with 2 QR codes (one for museums and archaeological sites, one for transport).

Reschedule and cancellation policy

Roma Pass cannot be rescheduled. However, select a refundable ticket during checkout, and you can get a full refund if you cancel before 23:59 the day before activation. Email or use their Support Service portal to cancel your pass.

What’s Included

Unlimited access to public transport for 72 hours

You get unlimited access to Rome’s public transport for 72 hours. Save your feet and traverse the city by bus, tram and metro.

Entry to two attractions of your choice

Roma Pass holders get entry into two museums or archaeological sites of their choice. Here are the options:

  • Colosseum (reserve timeslot online through the official website. Roma Pass recommends booking up to two weeks in advance to avoid disappointment).
  • Palatine Hill and Roman Forum
  • Imperial Fora
  • Borghese Gallery (last-minute availability might differ)
  • National Museum of Castel S. Angelo 
  • Museo Dell’Ara Pacis
  • National Gallery of Modern Art 
  • Galleria Nazionale d’Arte Antica – Palazzo Barberini/Palazzo Corsini
  • Mercati di Traiano
  • Parco Archeologico di Ostia Antica
  • Galleria Spada
  • Museums of Villa Torlonia
  • Museum of Casal de’ Pazzi
  • Palazzo Altemps
  • Palazzo Massimo
  • The Baths of Diocletian
  • Circo Maximo Experience
  • The Baths of Caracalla

Note that the Roma Pass doesn’t include the Vatican and St. Peter’s Basilica.

Discounts on exhibitions and attractions

The Roma Pass app includes a complete list of the museums, archaeological sites, attractions, and tourist services offering exclusive discounts to pass holders.

Should You Buy the Roma Pass?

When It’s Best

  • You have 2–3 full days in Rome and want to see the top attractions.
  • You want to save money with intensive sightseeing schedules.
  • You want to save time queueing at the Colosseum and other busy sites.
  • You’re staying outside the center or plan to hop between districts, so public transport matters.
  • You’re willing to reserve your time slots in advance.

When It’s Not

  • You won’t visit enough paid attractions to break even.
  • Your style is wandering piazzas, enjoying cafĂ©s, and only visiting one or two sites, the pass is overkill.
  • You stay centrally and mostly walk.
  • You want to visit Vatican attractions (not included in the pass).
  • You’re under 18 and can visit many Rome museums and attractions for free or at reduced entry.

Did you know? Most first-time visitors end up saving lots of money with the Roma Pass.

Check Availability

Pro Tip

Before buying, write down your planned attractions + transport. If the total exceeds €52/€32 (72h/48h), the Roma Pass is a smart pick. If not, book tickets individually and skip the pass.

Compare with the Rome Tourist Card

Roma PassRome Tourist Card
Unlimited public transport for 72 hours.Public transport pass not included.
Doesn’t include the Vatican or St. Peter’s Basilica.Includes the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica.
Take your pick of two attractions from 20+ options.Includes the Colosseum and you choose between the Vatican Museum and the Sistine Chapel, or Castel Sant’Angelo, and St. Peter’s Basilica or the Pantheon.
Discount codes available for exhibitions and attractions.Get 10% off up to five other Rome attractions.
Refundable if a refundable ticket is selected.Non-refundable.
Check AvailabilityCheck Availability

The Roma Pass is perfect if you want unlimited public transport and the freedom to pick which attractions to explore. 

The Rome Tourist Card is ideal if you prioritize skipping the lines at the big hitters like the Vatican, Sistine Chapel, Colosseum, St. Peter’s Basilica, and the Pantheon.

FAQs

Is the Roma Pass worth it?

The Roma Pass is often worth it, especially for first-time visitors with 2-3 days in Rome who want to hit major monuments, see some museums, and use transport. Its strength is in the combination of savings + saving time + reducing friction (tickets, lines, transport).
But: if you’re more laid-back, less focused on many paid sites, or you want Vatican access, or you’ll be walking a lot, then it might not deliver great value.

What’s included in the Roma Pass?

Unlimited public transport for 72 hours, entrance to two Rome museums or archaeological sites of your choice, and discounts on entry to other selected attractions.

How to book the Roma Pass?

Use the booking module on this page.

What happens if an attraction is sold out for my date?

You choose your date and time before booking, so if it’s sold out, simply pick another day that works for you.

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