Roma Pass 2026 - The Official City Pass with Transportation

Q: How do I get the Roma Pass?

You buy online , download the Roma Pass app, and redeem via QR code; no physical collection required.

Benefits

Unlimited public transport for 48 or 72 hours: metro, tram, bus, and ATAC urban rail.
Skip the lines at the Colosseum or Castel Sant’Angelo and more.
Choose which two Rome museums and archaeological sites you visit from over 45 options.

Check Availability

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

Metro, tram, bus, and ATAC urban rail are all covered for the duration of your pass. The airport rail link is not included; ATAC urban services only.

The 72-hour pass covers 2 attractions; the 48-hour covers 1. Major options include:

Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill (reservation required, book at least 10 days ahead, 20 days during peak season)
Castel Sant’Angelo
Baths of Caracalla
Mausoleum of Augustus (reservation required)
Ostia Antica
Capitoline Museums
Borghese Gallery (reservation required, book at least 10 days ahead, 20 days during peak season)
National Roman Museum covers four sites: Palazzo Massimo, Palazzo Altemps, Crypta Balbi, and the Baths of Diocletian
Museo dell’Ara Pacis
Galleria Spada
Museums of Villa Torlonia
Mercati di Traiano
Parco Archeologico di Ostia Antica
Circo Massimo Experience
Galleria Nazionale d’Arte Antica (Palazzo Barberini / Palazzo Corsini)
Galleria Nazionale d’Arte Moderna

Check the Roma Pass app for the full list.

Note: The Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Basilica are not included.

The Roma Pass app includes a regularly updated list of partner venues offering reduced entry to pass holders.

The pass includes free access to P.Stop facilities across the city, useful when the tourist-area pay toilets start adding up.

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 cafés, 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.

Pro Tip: Before buying, add up the entry prices for every paid site you realistically plan to visit, plus what you’d spend on transport. If the total clears the pass price, it’s worth it. If not, book tickets individually.

Compare with the Rome Tourist Card

Feature	Roma Pass	Rome Tourist Card
Public transport	✓
Vatican access		✓ (Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, St. Peter’s Basilica)
Attraction entry	1 or 2 free, then discounts across 45+ sites	Colosseum included; choose Vatican Museum or Sistine Chapel, plus Castel Sant’Angelo or Pantheon
Additional discounts	Discounts across partner attractions, tours, and events	10% off up to 5 other Rome attractions
Cancellation	Non-refundable	Non-refundable
Delivery	Roma Pass app (smartphone required)	Fully digital: tickets by email, shown on phone

The Roma Pass suits visitors who want to move freely across the city and pick their own attraction mix.

The Rome Tourist Card is the better fit if Vatican access is a priority and you’d rather have transport handled separately.

FAQs

Is the Roma Pass worth it?

For visitors with 2–3 days who plan to see multiple paid sites and use public transport regularly, it usually pays off. If you’re only visiting one or two attractions or plan to walk most places, the math won’t work in your favor.

What’s included in the Roma Pass?

Unlimited public transport (72h or 48h), free entry to 1–2 attractions of your choice from 45+ options, discounted admission to other participating sites, and unlimited access to P.Stop public restrooms.

How do I get the Roma Pass?

You buy online, download the Roma Pass app, and redeem via QR code; no physical collection required.

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.

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

For sites that require a reservation (Colosseum, Borghese Gallery), check availability through the Roma Pass app before confirming. If your preferred date is full, please choose another. Once the pass is activated, changes aren’t guaranteed.